19 Dec 2018
On 12 & 13 October, CIArb Singapore Branch held an Introduction to International Arbitration Course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in conjunction with the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). A record 95 candidates attended and a waiting list was operated. The Course Director was Mr Richard Tan, supported by tutors Amanda Lees, Paul Sandosham and Camilla Godman. Thanks to Mr Tony Nguyen (Managing Director EP Legal, Vietnam), Mr Dat Phan Trong (Deputy Secretary General of VIAC) and Mr Richard Tan for all their hard work in making this course a success.
At the same time, CIArb and VIAC entered into an Memorandum of Understanding for future co-operation in training courses in Vietnam. Mr Vu Ang Duong, Secretary General of VIAC commented: "The MOU between VIAC and CIArb is really a remarkable one and as the Secretary General of VIAC, I myself will support with my best for its effective implementation to bring more quality and qualified CIArb training courses to Vietnam for the sake of Vietnam’s lawyer communities in the near future."
14 Sep 2018
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02 Oct 2018
International Construction DisputesThe international arbitration community has made great efforts in recent years to address diversity issues in arbitration, but anecdotal observations suggest that construction disputes – in arbitration, before dispute boards and in adjudication – are still decided by panels who do not reflect the diversity of those practising in this area.
11 Oct 2018
2018 Product Development Survey Yields Positive ResponseCongratulations to Nancy Okademi who was the beneficiary of our £100 Amazon voucher prize draw for her participation in the recent product development survey, for which CIArb is also delighted to announce was a resounding success.