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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 concluded with a discussion on the evolving scope of CIPAA adjudication, examining key rulings in View Esteem and Anas Construction and their implications for jurisdiction, natural justice and procedural fairness.
At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, panellists examined the challenges arising from athlete selection, eligibility requirements, disciplinary decisions and the need for effective remedies before sporting competitions take place.
Two houses at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 debated whether repeat appointments of arbitrators undermine perceptions of bias and diversity or reflect party confidence in proven expertise.
Experts examined the intersection of trademark rights, domain-name disputes and procedural fairness, drawing on the Cinderella example and the Del Monte and Coach disputes at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, to explore how competing claims are assessed under evolving internet governance rules.
Professor Robert G. Volterra is a Partner at Volterra Fietta and Visiting Professor of International Law at University College London. A Canadian barrister and English solicitor-advocate, he specialises in international law and dispute resolution, representing governments and private clients before international courts and tribunals.
Running until 16 October 2026, the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 brings together government leaders, members of the judiciary, arbitration practitioners, institutional representatives from across Asia and beyond to discuss the future of alternative dispute resolution, as AIAC approaches its Golden Jubilee in 2028.
The official opening brought together senior Government leaders, policymakers, members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, international experts, business representatives and industry stakeholders, reflecting the growing importance of effective dispute resolution in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
The opening session featured welcome remarks by Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, followed by addresses by Dr. Bahari Yeow Tien Hong and Mr. John Mathew, focusing on integrity, responsible AI, commercial confidence, and the future of alternative dispute resolution
Hosted under the theme “Kainos: Where Vision Transforms Future”, the Asia ADR Week 2026 promises to bring together practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, academics, businesses and stakeholders from Malaysia, Asia and beyond to exchange perspectives on the developments shaping the future of dispute resolution.