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CIArb is proudly supporting Best Arbitration and Mediation Paralegal of the Year

05 Dec 2019

CIArb is proudly supporting Best Arbitration and Mediation Paralegal of the Year at The National Paralegal Awards. These awards are an exciting opportunity for the legal sector to reward and recognise the outstanding Paralegals in the UK.

The Best Arbitration and Mediation Paralegal is awarded to an individual who can clearly demonstrate exceptional commitment to their work, clients and to the profession. The successful individual will have gained a high level of experience, knowledge and skills to provide an exceptional service to their clients or employers.

Entries are open for the 2020 awards and close on the 3 January 2020 at 5pm. The Awards Gala will take place on Friday 27 March 2020 in the iconic Grand Hall, Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London.

You can enter yourself and do not need to be nominated, or you can nominate an individual or a business for  the category. To download the entry pack, template and tips visit the website

Following on from the success of the inaugural awards in 2019, The National Paralegal Awards focuses solely on the work and achievements of Paralegals, whether they are employed, self-employed, a volunteer or a business, as well as companies that support the profession. The categories chosen reflect the diversity of a Paralegal's role within the legal sector, and the services they provide. 

More information available here

04 Dec 2023

Scam Alert

We have become aware that a third party has emailed some members requesting payment for membership.

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29 Nov 2023

Joint intervention success as Churchill judgment allows the courts to order parties to mediate

In a significant moment for mediation, the highly anticipated Churchill judgment overturns the decision in Halsey, confirming it is not a breach of human rights to integrate mediation into the court process and, where appropriate, to order parties to mediate. CMC, Ciarb and CEDR joined forces to intervene in the case, arguing strongly for this outcome.

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16 Nov 2023

Ciarb intervenes twice during UNCITRAL WG III’s latest session

In a lively session focusing on the establishment of an advisory centre in international law and cross-cutting issues, Ciarb intervened twice on behalf of members.

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