iSettle Management Consultants

07/07/2026

HAPPY UNITY DAY!

May we all continue to work together towards creating a better world.

06/07/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗗𝗥 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮.
Today as we celebrate 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀’𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆, we spotlight some of Zambia’s ADR Trailblazers who have paved the way for many Zambians to become Arbitrators and Mediators but most importantly, have sharped the ADR legal and institutional framework that is still standing today. Their vision has created the career paths in arbitration, mediation and adjudication for many Zambians.

Today we honor Justice William Mweemba, Dr. Justice Patrick Matibini, Lady Justice Abha Patel, Justice charles kajimanga and many others who are still living and others who have passed on, we honor your dedication to growing the industry leaders and standard setting.

Thank you for building the practice that keeps growing and helping business and communities.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

01/07/2026

🚨𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹!

iSettle launches monthly Arbitration Counsel mentorship series. This initiative is designed to help lawyers level up their skills as arbitration counsel and access more arbitration counsel opportunities.

Are you an Advocate or Law Student (ZIALE or University), looking to pivot or elevate your career in arbitration? Don’t miss this high-impact session hosted by iSettle MC.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
- Gain practical insights on building a career in arbitration from an experienced practitioner.

- Learn how to position yourself as a credible arbitration counsel.

- Understand key steps to branding in the arbitration field.

- Network with fellow lawyers and potential mentors or collaborators.

- Access actionable takeaways you can apply immediately to your legal practice.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
1. Lawyers exploring arbitration as a specialty

2. Legal professionals seeking practical guidance on career development in arbitration

3. ZIALE and University students are strongly encouraged to attend.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Virtual
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 8th July, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
𝗙𝗲𝗲: Free! Free!

🚨𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲.

Attendance is by registration.

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10/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀!

Joint venture disputes are quite common. Promoting dispute avoidance as a business strategy and managing disputes through alternative dispute mechanisms can help protect Joint Venture businesses.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗝𝗩)?
A Joint Venture (JV) is a business which is managed jointly by two or more companies. It involves parties putting together assets, financial resources with shared responsibilities, and shared profits among others. Joint Ventures have specified and defined goals and a time duration for existence.

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Despite the benefits that Joint Ventures bring, these can be a source of very complex disputes. Some of the sources of Joint Venture disputes include:
- Profit sharing and revenue calculation.
- Lack of or poorly defined terms of agreement.
- Misaligned objectives and expectations of the partners.
- Differences in management styles.
- Imbalanced obligatory rights among others.

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
There are several examples of JV disputes that result from this kind of partnership. These are:
- Breach of contractual obligations:
- Ownership rights such as trademarks and patents, ownership of jointly developed innovations;
- Allocations of patent rights such as who retains the license rights, etc.
- Revenue calculation methods
- Profit sharing (equity distribution)
- Management conflict resulting from differences in objectives
- Gaps in communication protocols
- Operational disagreements

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
There are several ways in which JV disputes can be avoided, some of these strategies include:
- Adopting dispute avoidance as a business practice
- Putting in place clear and effective pre-protocols prior to signing a JV partnership agreement
- Practicing effective communication
- Designing clear dispute protocols, dispute audits, etc., and implementing a monitoring system
- Joint Venture disputes can be managed through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms which are binding, flexible, efficient, quick, confidential, private, cost-effective, and expert-led such as arbitration among others.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Joint venture disputes are quite common. Promoting dispute avoidance as a business practice and managing disputes through alternative dispute mechanisms can help Joint Ventures succeed. Designing both dispute avoidance and effective management strategies is key to the success of Joint Ventures. Defining clear terms of engagement, managing expectations such as profit distribution, regulatory compliance, goal and objectives alignment; leadership styles; and managing IP ownership rights among others is key to achieving successful Joint Venture partnerships.

Do you want to learn how you can avoid disputes and protect your business. Get in touch on 👉🏾[email protected]

03/06/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆!

The ICC Arbitration Rules introduces Tribunal Secretary. The rules have provided a clear and structured guide for incorporating tribunal secretaries into arbitral proceedings. Article 44 provides that:

“𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀?
Tribunal secretaries are administrative and logistical support personnel who assist the arbitral tribunal. These operate under the tribunal’s direction and control but do not participate in the tribunal’s decision-making. The goal is to enhance efficiency in case management, document handling, hearing logistics and communications, allowing arbitrators to focus on substantive issues.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
The appointment of tribunal secretaries requires consultation with the parties. This promotes transparency and party involvement in the overall decisions. This is provision is very important for a tribunal wishing to incorporate tribunal secretary under ICC arbitration. The Tribunal secretary taking on this role must equally consider the requirements and responsibilities placed on it by the rules.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆.
- 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦.
- 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴
- 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴.

There is no doubt that the use of tribunal secretaries enhances the tribunal’s case management, adding to its efficiency and reduces the administrative burden on arbitrators without compromising independence.

This and more interesting provisions. Read the rules here 👉🏾https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-mutupa-mciarb-09395725_icc-arbitration-rules-in-force-as-of-1st-activity-7467936049495924737-DZMrutm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAVNQK8Bb0- YNT9mCi7neTNjFHYM8oYyGM



Mary Yolanda Mwale

27/05/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮!

Zambia has growing mix of public and private Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service providers. The intersection between public and private service providers is one that needs appreciation by anyone making a decision to resolve disputes through either channel. This article explores the expansion of arbitration and mediation services and private service providers.

Take a read and share your experience and recommendations.
Mary Yolanda Mwale

𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮! Zambia has growing mix of public and private Alternative Dispute Resolution...

25/05/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀!

Today we celebrate our African journeys which has not been without any 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 and 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀. We recognize the role that dispute resolution mechanisms play in fostering peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes. This day underscores the importance of unity and peace among our African communities, additionally, today we celebrate resilience and solidarity of African nations in achieving self governance.

Happy African Freedom Day!

Mary Yolanda Mwale

22/05/2026

🚨𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Join our skills training on 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗖, 𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 scheduled for 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆. Gain confidence in managing cases in arbitration through practical arbitration mastery. Transform your approach to managing cases in arbitration. The July training will cover:

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻:
- Understanding arbitration rules.
- Initiating arbitration.
- Appointment of arbitrators.
- Managing jurisdictional challenge.
- Evidence, disclosure and Discovery.
- Strategies on managing procedural traps.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲:
- Drafting pleadings in arbitration
- Case management.
- Managing Preliminary Meeting.

We are delighted to have a team of experts Madeline Kimei - FCIArb Sydney Chisenga FCIArb Mary Mutupa MCIArb who will unpack strategies for successful arbitration.

Event details:
📅 14-15 July, 2026
📍 Southern Sun Hotel, Lusaka
💻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

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For more details:
📞 Contact us at 0977-745-164 or email [email protected]

01/05/2026

HAPPY LABOUR DAY!

iSettle wishes to recognize its team of trainers, volunteers, staff and all the partners for their dedication to work. To each and everyone of you, always remember that, you are valued.

Happy Labour Day!

28/04/2026

HAPPY KENNETH KAUNDA DAY!

Today, we honor a legacy of Unity, Peace, and Leadership. we celebrate the life of a visionary leader who championed the spirit of togetherness.

Dr. Kaunda once said:

“We must remember that we are all brothers and sisters, and that we must learn to live together in peace and harmony.

“The moment you have protected an individual, you have protected society.”

At iSettle, these words deeply resonate with our mission to promote peaceful dispute resolution solutions for businesses, communities and individuals.

Let us all be reminded that Peace is not just an idea, it is a practice one that starts with each of us.

Happy KK Day!