CIArb News

CIArb signs Memorandum of Understanding with QICDRC

12 Jan 2018

CIArb is set to expand its reach to the State of Qatar with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the opening of a new branch.

In the MoU with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) on 13 December 2017, CIArb committed to work together with QICDRC in developing training programmes in arbitration, mediation and adjudication as well as other events to promote alternative dispute resolution in Qatar. 

In signing the MoU, CIArb Director General, Anthony Abrahams, said: 

We are delighted to have signed an agreement with QICDRC to jointly develop and deliver key education programmes, courses and events to promote the ADR landscape in Qatar.  Following the new Qatar Arbitration Law, Qatar is an exciting place to be.  We look forward to working with QICDRC to this end and are pleased to have established a CIArb branch in Qatar.”

15 Sep 2023

Women in Construction Adjudication

Kim Franklin KC C.Arb FCIArb shares her thoughts on diversity in construction adjudication in the UK and recommendations on how we can work to achieve greater diversity in the sector.

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15 Sep 2023

Ciarb reports strong performance in 2022

Ciarb’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 were approved by members at the Annual General Meeting on 14 September 2023.

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14 Sep 2023

The use of AI in international arbitration – thoughts from the coalface

Claire Morel de Westgaver, partner at BCLP and chair of Ciarb’s Technology and ADR Thought Leadership Group, and Siobhan Abraham, associate at BCLP share insights on the use of AI in international arbitration.

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