Tag: alternative dispute resolution

Specialist practice Detail Dispute Lawyers launched by Isaiah Bozimo SAN and Laura Alakija

Two leading Nigerian disputes practitioners have joined forces, with Isaiah Bozimo SAN and Laura Alakija FCIArb announcing yesterday the creation of Detail Dispute Lawyers, a specialist practice focusing on arbitration, litigation, and dispute strategy

Mediation can speed up justice in South Africa: a legal scholar makes the case

Mediation paved the way for South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy in 1994 and is deeply rooted in the country’s approach to conflict resolution and social dialogue. Debbie Collier of the University of the Western Cape argues for greater integration of mediation into judicial proceedings, and how to optimise mediation

Excitement builds for ICC Arbitration and ADR Days as key stakeholders and industry leaders set to gather for GC Forum and Mining Indaba

Over 5-11 February in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the third edition of ICC South Africa Arbitration and ADR Days will take place, bringing together dispute resolution stakeholders at a timely moment for advancing South Africa’s role in complex cross-border dispute resolution.

Chief Justice Martha Koome calls for a shared East African commitment to multi-door justice

Judges, magistrates, and senior judicial officers from across East Africa have gathered in Nairobi this week for the 22nd East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference, themed “Justice Beyond Brick and Mortar: Unlocking Multi-Door Pathways for People-Centred Justice in East Africa”

The case that could change AI forever – and why South African tech companies should pay attention

The Bartz v Anthropic case has clarified some copyright issues around training AI models, and allows for timely comparative insight as South Africa considers introducing a US-style ‘fair use’ defence. Kate Beretta and Ashleigh Brink of Bowmans’ Cape Town office examine the implications and the steps businesses using AI should take

New South African AI in Arbitration Guidelines balance innovation with ethics and risk management

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin and Rachel Potter of Bowmans’ Johannesburg office take a closer look at new AI Guidelines recently issued by the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) that aim to balance responsible AI use with protecting the integrity of proceedings.

Kenyan A-G and NCIA call for feedback on proposed ADR law reforms

Stakeholders, members of the public, and interested parties have until 30 June to provide feedback on three bills drafted under Kenya’s National Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

A roadmap to TaxADR in Nigeria roundtable to be held in person and online next week

Building off recent National Policy on ADR and tax harmonisation in Nigeria, next week a TaxADR Roundtable event of panel discussions and practical workshops will be held in Abuja on 25-26 June.

CIArb Kenya unveils new leadership: Prof Kenneth Wyne Mutuma as Chair and Evelyne W Kimani as Acting CEO

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch has entered a new season with the announcement of a new Chair and new Acting CEO to guide the organisation into an exciting future

Africa’s growing role in the future of global dispute resolution

The 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration takes place in Nairobi this week. Neil Gore and Amaechi Nsofor discuss key challenges and trends as Africa’s role in global ADR evolves

Finding win-wins in a fast-changing market

As Ethiopia opens up to the world, the number of commercial disputes is bound to increase. Addisu Hailegebriel and Arega Fentahun spoke to Craig Sisterson about finding the best ways to resolve these.

Taxing times

From tribunals to the digital economy, ongoing tax reforms create challenges for businesses and investors. Kenvine Odhiambo and Kivindyo Munyao explained to Craig Sisterson how they help clients navigate changing tax landscapes.

Quick dispute resolutions favour all parties

South Africa’s multi-billion-dollar construction industry plays a critical role in the economy, job creation and enabling business. Tamlynn Caelers-Avis spoke to Craig Sisterson about the industry’s use of ADR to keep things moving.

Resolving Africa’s energy disputes through international collaboration

Last year Africa Legal attended the International Bar Association Conference, the largest legal event in the world. In addition to hearing updates on the latest trends in the global legal sector, we helped host a productive and insightful African Energy Disputes Roundtable with the UK Ministry of Justice GREAT Legal Services campaign at the British Embassy in Paris.

ADR settlement replaces life imprisonment

The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) recently led to a Kenyan Member of Parliament being acquitted of charges of misuse of firearm and attempted murder, reports Paul Ogemba.