28 Apr 2022
Promoting alternative dispute resolution in ScotlandThe Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is working in partnership with the Law Society of Scotland to help promote the use of arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
13 Apr 2022
CIArb reaffirms its condemnation of the illegal invasion of UkraineCIArb continues to stand with all those who oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine and condemns the invasion in the strongest possible terms as a breach of international law.
13 Apr 2022
Coronavirus Commercial Rent Debt Arbitration SchemeThe Commercial Rent Act introduced a new statutory arbitration process for disputes relating to commercial rent arrears accrued when businesses in the UK were forced to close due to government-mandated Covid-19 lockdowns. As an approved arbitration body, CIArb is accepting applications from parties covered by the Act.
31 Mar 2022
Mediation: UK Ministry of Justice releases summary of consultation responsesFollowing last year’s Call for Evidence on Dispute Resolution in England & Wales, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a summary of the responses they received. Overall, the results demonstrate a high level of support for making greater use of mediation within the justice system, and common themes regarding what may be preventing widespread engagement.
30 Mar 2022
Report on Manchester LectureThe Second Manchester Lecture, was held at the Emirates Old Trafford. It is jointly run by The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and attracts a full house and top class speakers from around the country.
29 Mar 2022
CIArb confirmed as approved arbitration body for commercial rent disputesCIArb made an approved body for pandemic-related commercial rent arbitrations in England and Wales