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The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), England & Wales, is a global leader in online ADR training and certification. With members in more than 33 countries, CIMA is dedicated to empowering lawyers, ADR practitioners, and students through internationally benchmarked training and certification, AI-driven simulations, thought-leadership events, and practical mock proceedings.
We are the 2025 Title Sponsor and Official Training Partner of the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition (MIMAC 2025) in the Asia and the Official ADR Partner of the 2025 REACO Conference in Africa. If your ambition is to build a distinguished and rewarding career in international mediation and arbitration, CIMA is your ideal partner. Our Global Programs in arbitration and mediation offer a trusted pathway. Upon successful completion of Parts I, II and III, participants earn Fellowship; the FCIMArb designation—one of the most respected credentials in the ADR field.
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The Role of the Arbitral Tribunal in Facilitating Settlement: Doctrinal Foundations, Comparative International Practice, and the Architecture of the Accra Arbitration Rules
Abstract Modern arbitration has evolved beyond a purely adjudicative process into a sophisticated dispute management mechanism in which consensual settlement plays a central role. Contemporary arbitral frameworks increasingly recognise that tribunals may, consistent with party autonomy and due process, facilitate settlement without compromising neutrality. This article examines the evolving role of the arbitral tribunal in encouraging settlement, situates that role within international practice, and analyses the distinctive framework created by the Accra Arbitration Rules, particularly through their provisions on mediation, suspension of proceedings, and consent awards. 1. Arbitration and the Normative Legitimacy of Settlement Facilitation Historically, arbitral orthodoxy conceived the tribunal as a passive adjudicator. Contemporary theory, however, increasingly recognises arbitration as a process of dispute resolution rather than dispute determination alone. Leading commentators such as Gary Born, Julian Lew, and Emmanuel Gaillard have argued that a well-managed arbitral process should promote efficiency, proportionality, and commercial reasonableness — all of
Commercial Mediation – How do you Bill?
Mediation is pitched as an easy and the most cost-effective route to resolution of high-value disputes. It makes complete business sense when you think of it – a self-determined resolution with a facilitated dialogue and completed within a short span of time. Mediation is an absolute no-brainer to the client when compared to months of arbitration and years of litigation, for disputes where mediation would be suitable. However, for lawyers, unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation calls for flexible fee arrangements that reward efficiency. So, the million-dollar question that make most lawyers blush is – Will this cost-effective, self-designed and party autonomous process puncture my purse? Following on from their conversation at the Mission Mediation Conclave hosted by The PACT in Delhi recently, the authors will delve into what it would take to encourage lawyers to be proactively involved in commercial mediation in India. The aspects covered in this write-up primarily
Book Launch at the British Council, Accra, GHANA – 17 January, 2026
A new scholarly work by Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, in a ceremony bringing together leading figures from the legal, academic, policy, and dispute-resolution communities. The launch forms part of the broader CIMA Graduation and Investiture Week 2026, underscoring the book’s relevance to contemporary debates in international arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution practice. The publication reflects Dr. Dickson’s extensive professional experience as a lawyer, arbitrator, academic, and policy adviser, and contributes rigorously to the growing body of African-centred scholarship in international dispute resolution. The event will feature a formal unveiling of the book, selected remarks on its intellectual contribution and practical significance, and an interactive engagement with invited guests. The British Council setting provides a fitting platform for the work that speaks to global standards while remaining firmly grounded in African legal realities. The book launch is
Accra Arbitration Rules to be Unveiled at the British Council, Accra
The Accra International Arbitration and Mediation Rules will be formally launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the British Council, Accra, marking a defining moment in Africa’s arbitration and dispute-resolution trajectory. The launch, convened by the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), positions Accra decisively on the global arbitration map. The Rules are designed to reflect international best practice while responding deliberately to African commercial realities, regulatory environments, and cross-border dispute dynamics. Developed through rigorous comparative analysis and practitioner insight, the Accra Arbitration Rules introduce a modern, efficient, and flexible framework for both international and domestic disputes. They emphasise procedural efficiency, party autonomy, enforceability, and the integration of mediation alongside arbitration—responding to the evolving needs of businesses, states, investors, and institutions operating across Africa and beyond. The unveiling will take place as part of CIMA Graduation and Investiture Week 2026, drawing together judges, senior practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, policymakers, diplomats,
