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Ciarb announces its 2025 presidential election results

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) has announced the results of its 2025 Presidential election, appointing Cesar Pereira C.Arb FCIArb as deputy president for 2025 with a view to assuming the presidency in 2026, and Michael Tonkin C.Arb FCIArb as vice-president for 2025, with plans to serve as deputy president in 2026 and president in 2027. In their respective addresses, the candidates emphasised their commitment to strengthening collaboration among the Institute’s global branches, enhancing international exposure and professional development for members, and advancing alternative dispute resolution through improved networking and training. Interim chief executive Don McIntyre expressed confidence in the ability of the new appointees to further the Institute’s mission through strategic leadership, public advocacy and sustained professional excellence. Source: Congratulations to the new President and Vice President for 2026

Law Society welcomes UK signing of Council of Europe lawyer protection treaty

The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the UK's signing of the Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, adopted by the Council of Europe. The Convention, signed on 14 May 2025, represents the first binding international treaty focused specifically on lawyer safety and protection. The treaty establishes protections against harassment, threats and interference with lawyers' professional duties. It has been designed to allow countries beyond Europe to sign and ratify it, with the UK becoming one of the first signatories.

Westerberg & Partners publishes 2025 survey report on Nordic arbitral institutions

Westerberg & Partners has published a comprehensive survey report analysing the Nordic arbitration landscape in 2025. The report, authored by Natalia Petrik, examines governance structures, caseloads, costs and procedural durations across Nordic arbitral institutions. It includes comparative analysis of arbitrator demographics, digitalisation levels and benchmarking against International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration practices. The report aims to provide practical insights for arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel, and businesses operating in Nordic jurisdictions.

SCC Arbitration Institute reports record M&A dispute filings in 2024 update

The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Arbitration Institute has reported that M&A disputes became its most frequent type of arbitration in 2024, with 57 new cases filed. The data shows international cases rose from nine in 2019 to 19 in 2024, with total disputed amounts exceeding €5bn. Average case duration decreased to 209 days from 267 days in 2019. Retail, construction and finance sectors each represented about 25% of the 259 M&A disputes administered between 2019-2024. The average disputed amount reached €112m in 2024.

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