Dubai Arbitration Week 2026: Experts discuss integrated pathways through arbitration, mediation and the courts
Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 examined how arbitration, mediation and courts can work together to resolve complex commercial disputes.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
GNLU SRDC ADR Magazine invites submissions for Volume VII, Issue I; deadline 30-11-2026
Gujarat National Law University’s SRDC ADR Magazine has invited submissions from academicians, practitioners and law students for Volume VII, Issue I. Contributions in the form of articles, case comments, legislative comments and book reviews on Alternative Dispute Resolution are welcome. Submissions received by 30-11-2026 will be given preference for publication in the upcoming issue.
Dubai Arbitration Week 2026: Global Arbitration community to convene in Dubai from 9—13 November
Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 will bring together the global arbitration community for a week of panel discussions, workshops and networking, highlighting Dubai’s growing role as an international dispute resolution hub and providing a platform to exchange perspectives on emerging trends, innovations and the future of arbitration.
Indian Mediation Federation: Sanjeev Ahuja on Making Mediation Mainstream in India
In this exclusive interview with SCC Times, Sanjeev Ahuja discusses the vision behind the Indian Mediation Federation (IMF), the evolving mediation landscape
Can AI be a co-mediator? Experts at IMF’s ‘An evening with mediators’ discuss future of mediation in India
Experts at IMF’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ discuss the future of mediation in India, highlighting institutional reforms, AI integration, professionalisation and the need to build a trusted mediation ecosystem.
What will make India choose mediation? Indian Mediation Federation’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ maps the road ahead
Bringing the power of dialogue to the forefront, the Indian Mediation Federation’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ highlighted the need to move beyond legislative recognition towards building a credible, trusted and accessible mediation ecosystem, where public confidence, institutional strength and professional competence shape the future of dispute resolution in India.
What if the next landmark resolution begins with a conversation? IMF to host ‘An Evening with Mediators’ in New Delhi on October 31
Can a conversation change the course of a dispute? The Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) will explore mediation’s potential to transform dispute resolution at ‘An Evening with Mediators’ taking place on Saturday, 31 October, in New Delhi.
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 concludes with CIPAA debate and closing ceremony emphasising collaboration and future growth
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.
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts call for strategic use of mediation in Investor-State disputes
The discussion examined how mediation can complement arbitration, overcome barriers to settlement and facilitate earlier resolution of investment disputes while balancing investor protection, State sovereignty and public policy considerations.
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts examine collaborative contracting as a tool for construction dispute avoidance
The panellists examined how shared risk allocation, early-warning mechanisms, transparency and joint decision-making can help prevent construction disputes, improve project delivery and manage disagreements before they escalate into formal proceedings.
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Justice Mimmie Chan Highlights Speed, Enforceability and Technology in Construction Dispute Resolution
The discussions examined statutory adjudication, enforcement of payment determinations, judicial intervention in construction disputes, and the use of building information modelling (BIM), online dispute resolution, and AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs and facilitate early settlement.
AIAC Jubilee Pledge: Eight pillars and a new tagline unveiled at the official launch of Asia ADR Week 2026
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.
What will shape the future of dispute resolution? Andrea Carlevaris outlines six principles at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026
At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, Mr. Andrea Carlevaris explored six principles for the future of dispute resolution: lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, multiplicity and consistency, emphasising efficient proceedings, precise legal reasoning, institutional transparency and consistent decision-making without compromising fairness.
Malaysia strengthens its position as a trusted jurisdiction for dispute resolution as AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 opens
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.
Asia ADR Week 2026 panel stresses clarity, credibility and responsiveness in oral advocacy in International Arbitration
At Asia ADR Week 2026, practitioners discussed how effective oral advocacy in international arbitration depends on presenting a coherent case theory, confronting adverse evidence, responding directly to tribunal questions and prioritising decisive arguments.
Kainos in Action: AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 opens with a call for innovation, integrity and the future of dispute resolution
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
MNLU-CS | Call for Papers: Volume IV Issue II of Journal for Dispute Resolution
The Journal welcomes submissions on the theme of “Pluralism in Dispute Resolution: Bridging Individual Rights, Community Interests, and Corporate Governance.”
Malaysia strengthens ADR Ecosystem ahead of AIAC’s Asia ADR Week 2026
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.
What two decades of Queen Mary surveys reveal about arbitration’s rise: Prof. Loukas Mistelis on AI and Asia at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
At Session 2 of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026, Professor Loukas Mistelis traced two decades of Queen Mary International Arbitration Surveys, examining the continuing preference for arbitration, cost and efficiency concerns, institutional arbitration, preferred seats, due process paranoia, confidentiality, artificial intelligence and the growing importance of Asia in global dispute resolution.
Mastering the art of the Arbitration Clause: Matthew Drossos on drafting arbitration agreements at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
The CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 organized a session on “Drafting Arbitration Agreements and Choice of Law”, delivered by Matthew Drossos, wherein he explored designing enforceable and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, common drafting pitfalls, and the implications of the choice of law on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings.