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Several dignitaries delivered erudite addresses at the opening ceremony of the GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, a 3-day programme dedicated to strengthening Gujarat’s institutional arbitration ecosystem, organized by the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (Domestic & International) and the Gujarat High Court.
At the inaugural ceremony of GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, Justices V.M. Pancholi and N.V. Anjaria focused on strengthening India’s arbitration ecosystem by building institutional confidence and returning the process to its core values of independence, efficiency, accessibility, party autonomy and settlement.
The opening session of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Gary Born and Kristina Bittner for an introduction to international arbitration, covering cross-border practice, legal cultures, the New York Convention, UNCITRAL Model Law, institutional arbitration, arbitration agreements and career opportunities for young practitioners.
The signing ceremony was presided over by Dato’ Mary Lim, President of the AIAC Court of Arbitration, along with Aparna Panicker and Nikshita Niranjan from IAMC, Hyderabad.
In a partner event conducted by the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) and Drew & Napier LLC at the Singapore Convention Week 2026, the esteemed panellists explored India-Singapore relationship, regulatory bottlenecks, multi-tier dispute clauses, and the cautious adoption of AI in legal practice.
Contributors are invited to submit chapters for an upcoming e-book on The Mediation Act, 2023. The e-book will carry an ISBN, with no publication fee, and submissions are invited until 15 September 2026.
Delivering the keynote at SIAC’s Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi, CJI Surya Kant identifies four “stress tests” facing modern arbitration, from AI-generated evidence to arbitration’s growing resemblance to litigation, and argues that discipline, not new rules, is the answer.
The Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference closed as it opened: with a call to choose dialogue over confrontation. Justice Vikram Nath’s valedictory address and The Bahamas’ offer to host next year capped three days spanning climate disputes, family conflict, and peace-building.
Judges from across the Commonwealth, India’s top law officers, and a newly launched memoir on justice, the three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference opened in Jaipur with a shared message: mediation isn’t an alternative to justice, it’s one of its truest expressions.
From ancient village panchayats and the Mahabharata to the Mediation Act, 2023 and modern commercial disputes, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant outlined why mediation must become a central pillar of India’s justice delivery system and the Rule of Law.
In the case at hand, pursuant to the Court’s referral to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre, the parties arrived at an amicable settlement.
At IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, renowned international arbitrator and mediator Joe Tirado explains why negotiated settlements often deliver faster, more practical,
At IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, legal professionals reflected on diverse career paths in the legal profession, emphasising the importance of networking, mentorship, practical experience and continuous learning in building an international legal career.
Thomas Krümmel concluded the second day of IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 by reflecting on the conference’s progress and looking ahead to IAC EAW27, while Zmarak Khan brought the three-day programme to a close by highlighting the importance of ADR education, experiential learning and international collaboration.
Experts at Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026 discussed international arbitration, dispute resolution, arbitration reforms, legal certainty, and regional cooperation to strengthen cross-border dispute resolution along the Middle Corridor.
The future of international arbitration is evolving rapidly. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Sudeep Malik, Director, EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd., speaks with
At IAC Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, renowned international arbitrator and mediator Joe Tirado shares why negotiated settlements often provide more practical, efficient,
At the International Arbitration Centre Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, speakers examined the role of courts and arbitral institutions, the interaction between different legal traditions, settlement and mediation in arbitration, and the future development of arbitration in Eurasia.
Zeina Obeid shares her insights on international arbitration, legal leadership, emerging trends, and the future of cross-border dispute resolution in an exclusive conversation with SCC Times.