08 Jan 2021
New President takes the reins at CIArb
As elected back in 2018 at the CIArb Congress in Atlanta, Ann Ryan Robertson C.Arb FCIArb is the new CIArb President starting on 1 January 2021.
Jane Gunn FCIArb is Deputy President and John Bassie C.Arb FCIArb is Vice President for 2021.
Virtual Congress elections results
CIArb’s Presidential Elections for 2022 were held at CIArb’s Congress on 10 November 2020, which took place online. The first Virtual Congress election brings in new Presidents for 2022 - Jane Gunn FCIArb, from the Thames Valley Branch, and 2023 – John Bassie C.Arb FCIArb, from the Caribbean Branch.
New members of the Board of Trustees announced
CIArb has announced newly appointed members to its Board of Trustees. The term of office runs from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2024 (4 years).
The new Trustees starting in 2021 are: Caroline Kenny QC C.Arb FCIArb - Australasia, Theophile Margellos MCIArb - Europe, Arran Dowling-Hussey FCIArb - Ireland, Richard Barnes FCIArb - Great Britain, Marion Smith QC FCIArb - Great Britain and Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner C.Arb FCIarb – Americas.
Farewell and thanks to Anthony Marks FCIArb, Dr Axel Reeg MCIArb and John Wakefield FCIArb.
04 Dec 2023
Scam AlertWe have become aware that a third party has emailed some members requesting payment for membership.
29 Nov 2023
Joint intervention success as Churchill judgment allows the courts to order parties to mediateIn 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.
16 Nov 2023
Ciarb intervenes twice during UNCITRAL WG III’s latest sessionIn 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.