Lagos Arbitration

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14/11/2023

We are excited to inform you about an upcoming debate webinar titled “The Battle for the Top Arbitral Seat in Africa: Who Will Win?” which promises to be a noteworthy event in the field of international arbitration.

The questions for the debate will focus on legal frameworks, infrastructure, political neutrality, the efficiency of institutions, and the presence of qualified arbitration practitioners.

This debate will feature speakers representing various African jurisdictions, including:
Funke Adekoya SAN (Nigeria, West Africa)
Adama Soro (Ohada, Ohada Region)
Victoria Kigen, Esq. (Kenya, East Africa)
Girgis Abd El-Shahid (Egypt, North Africa)
Zelda Hunter (South Africa, Southern Africa)

Professor EMILIA ONYEMA - Moderator

Event Details
Date - 19 December 2023
Time - 17:00 WAT

Hosts - SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)) and the Arbitration Fund for African Students (AFAS)

Format - Zoom webinar with interactive elements and audience engagement

Duration: 90 minutes, including a 20-minute Q & A segment

Link for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85606576097....

Thank you.

06/11/2023

INVITATION TO PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE LCA JOURNAL OF ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

The LA Journal of Arbitration and Dispute Settlement is a publication of the Lagos Court of Arbitration that publishes peer reviewed articles, case reviews and practice notes in the area of Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution generally. The publication was created to enhance knowledge, research, teaching and practice in this area of law in Africa.

You are hereby invited to the public presentation of the Journal on Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 11am at the LCA Building No. 1A, Remi Olowude Street, Lekki Phase I, Lagos State. This presentation is a hybrid event under the distinguished chairmanship of Honorable Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, Honourable Justice of the Court of Appeal, Yola Division, Adamawa State.

Professor Robert Merkin, KC is the Journal Reviewer. Professor Merkin has written a number of books and articles on arbitration and other subject areas and his works are regularly cited as authoritative in courts worldwide. He edits Lloyd’s Arbitration Law Series, Lloyd’s Law Reports, the Journal of Business Law, Arbitration Law Monthly, and is on the editorial board of a number of journals in Britain and other countries.

We look forward to your joining us at this event.

31/10/2023

INVITATION TO PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE LCA JOURNAL OF ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

The LA Journal of Arbitration and Dispute Settlement is a publication of the Lagos Court of Arbitration that publishes peer reviewed articles, case reviews and practice notes in the area of Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution generally. The publication was created to enhance knowledge, research, teaching and practice in this area of law in Africa.

You are hereby invited to the public presentation of the Journal on Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 11am at the LCA Building No. 1A, Remi Olowude Street, Lekki Phase I, Lagos State. This presentation is a hybrid event under the distinguished chairmanship of Honorable Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, Honourable Justice of the Court of Appeal, Yola Division, Adamawa State.

Professor Robert Merkin, KC is the Journal Reviewer. Professor Merkin has written a number of books and articles on arbitration and other subject areas and his works are regularly cited as authoritative in courts worldwide. He edits Lloyd's Arbitration Law Series, Lloyd's Law Reports, the Journal of Business Law, Arbitration Law Monthly, and is on the editorial board of a number of journals in Britain and other countries.

We look forward to your joining us at this event.

27/10/2023

THE LAGOS COURT OF ARBITRATION NEWSLETTER - CALL FOR ARTICLES

The Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA) is Africa’s premier dispute resolution institution, delivering world-class and effective dispute resolution services. LCA invites all distinguished members to submit Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) related articles, for publication in the 2023 edition of its Newsletter.

The LCA Newsletter is a peer-reviewed journal with a broad and diverse readership of ADR practitioners, tutors, scholars, and advocates from around the world. The LCA Newsletter is committed to bringing together insightful articles, in-depth interviews, and multi-media digital presentations that inform and engage variety of readers. This provides an excellent opportunity for members to publish their articles and contribute to knowledge exchange in the ADR community.

Article Requirements

Articles for publication in the LCA Newsletter should meet the following guidelines for selection;

Any article for publication must be the original work of the author submitting the article.
The article should address contemporary or topical issues in the field of ADR.
Articles should contain between 1,000 words to 1,500 words.
Articles must be written in the English language.
Articles must be written in Font 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing.
References in the body of the article should be contained as hyperlinks. Footnotes or endnotes are not allowed in the articles.
Submission Guidelines

All articles for publication should be submitted by 1 December 2023 in .doc or .docx format, to the Editor-in-Chief, Oluwaseun Oloruntimehin: [email protected] or the In-House Counsel: Ogechukwu Beluonwu-ogbo: [email protected].
All submissions will be acknowledged by return email within 48 hours.
Selection

All articles submitted for publication will be reviewed by the Newsletter Review Committee of the LCA. Authors of selected articles will be notified by email.

Thank you.

13/10/2023