Mandatory adjudication for disputes arising out of construction contracts was introduced in 1996 by statute [1] (‘The Act’). The Act was backed by regulations in the Scheme [2] which contained adjudication (and payment) provisions that would be incorporated into construction contracts that did not comply with the Act.

Ciarb Young Members Group (YMG) launches two new educational series for its members entitled “YMG Mentorship Programme” and “YMG Regional Series: Spotlight On”.

Leading dispute resolution bodies have joined forces to intervene in the case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil before the Court of Appeal of England and Wales.

Ciarb North America Branch (NAB) held its first Annual Ciarb NAB Members’ Retreat from Friday, 14 April to Sunday, 16 April 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

On Tuesday 6 June 2023, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR APPG) held a session on the role of ombudsman services in the UK and internationally. The session was attended by representatives from various ombudsman services, including the Housing Ombudsman, the UNCHR Ombudsman and the Ombudsman Association.

Ciarb’s Young Members Group (YMG) Global Steering Committee’s Chair and Vice-Chair, Baptiste Rigaudeau MCIArb and Cam Tu Vo Nguyen MCIArb, discuss their vision for the YMG and its global expansion.