Arbitral institutions and hearing centres

A US court has refused to enforce a DIFC-LCIA arbitration agreement, ruling that it could not compel a subsidiary of Baker Hughes to submit a dispute to the Dubai International Arbitration Centre as it is “not the same forum”.

13 November 2023

CMS UK disputes head Guy Pendell and Iain Quirk KC of Essex Court Chambers have launched a new online dispute resolution service, which promises a binding award within two months and to resolve arbitration challenges within three days.

08 November 2023

The London Court of International Arbitration is set to raise its cap on arbitrator fees and other arbitration costs, and is also revising its terms and conditions for cases at the institution.

07 November 2023

Chilean academic and arbitrator María Agnes Salah has taken over as president of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce, replacing Manuel José Vial.

02 November 2023

A UN report has severely criticised the impact of investment arbitration on climate action and human rights – calling it “not fit for purpose in the twenty-first century” and recommending states withdraw their consent to arbitration under investment treaties.

02 November 2023

GAR has launched its latest Guide to Regional Arbitration, including new additions to its list of institutions worth considering and news on plans to relaunch a centre in the Middle East.

01 November 2023

A new facility for hosting international arbitration hearings is set to open next year in Paris, following efforts by Delos Dispute Resolution and an international design committee, ending the current dearth of space in the city.

26 October 2023

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre is seeking a new secretary general after it confirmed that Mariel Dimsey is stepping down from the role she took on less than 18 months ago.

11 October 2023

The Russian Arbitration Center of the Institute of Modern Arbitration has opened an office in Dubai’s financial freezone – its first office outside Russia.

10 October 2023

The inaugural Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival, or ArbFest, took place on 21 and 22 September, featuring discussion of emerging technologies and ESG, the advantages of smaller institutions and ISDS. Lilit Nagapetyan, PhD candidate at the Queen Mary School of International Arbitration, reports.

26 September 2023