AfricArbitration

Episode 4 is about one of the most important on-going developments in international arbitration, it focuses on the rules amendment of the Convention on the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Larry Shore and I talk about some of the proposals in the ICSID Rules Amendment, particularly those that I found to be relevant for the African context. Larry shares from his wealth of experience from representing clients before ICSID tribunals.

Guest: Laurence Shore, Partner in the International Arbitration department, BonelliErede

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Leyou Tameru; Host: Leyou Tameru

In Episode 2 of this season we are talking African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which came into force on the 30th of May! I speak with Dr. Joy Kategekwa  as she provides a bird’s eye view of the intricacies of trade, commerce, disputes and arbitration in relation to the AfCFTA and the existing Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa. It’s a complicated space but her invaluable insight helps! 

Guest: Dr. Joy Kategekwa, Head of UNCTAD Regional Office for Africa in Ethiopia

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Leyou Tameru, Tinsae Teferi; Host: Leyou Tameru

Episode 3 explores a topic that is relevant to absolutely everyone in international arbitration, and it's all about MONEY! Yes, money is necessary to conduct an arbitration case and it is also very important in the end as parties look to enforce the award. My guests, Hannah Van Roessel and Juriaan Braat discuss their experiences in working on arbitration cases as third party funders as well as enforcing awards with a focus on African parties.

More information about my guests: Jurriaan Braat is Managing Director at Omni Bridgeway based in Switzerland and Hannah Van Roessel is Director and Senior Legal Counsel at Omni Bridgeway based in Netherlands.

Hosted by Leyou Tameru; Music by Ellias Fullmore; Editing by Beruk Mengestu