As part of our ongoing efforts to support African legal communities and Africa-based alternative dispute resolution centers, ISLP partnered with the Nairobi Center for International Arbitration and the Lusaka International Arbitration Centre to deliver a two-day webinar training series. The topic of the series, the role of arbitral secretaries, is an often overlooked area of increasing efficiency and efficacy within domestic alternative dispute resolution systems and international arbitration centers. It also represents an additional avenue for professional advancement and skills-building for legal professionals and arbitral secretariats.
As demand for ADR and international arbitration skills and services surge across Africa, this series engaged both experienced practitioners and those interested in learning practical insights into the role of arbitral secretaries. The distinguished international panel of presenters brought the perspectives of seasoned arbitrators, arbitration lawyers, and arbitral center secretariat. Over 300 participants registered for the series, reflecting widespread interest in the topic. Thanks to our distinguished presenters: Paulman Chungu of Chungu Associates, arbitrator Ndanga Kamau, Joy Maina of NCIA, Lucy Martinez of Martinez Arbitration, and Angelina Petti of von Segesser Law Offices.
This event received financial and technical support from Advocates for International Development’s ROLE UK Programme and UKAid.