Introduction to international arbitration

Join the CIArb Scottish Branch for an immersive course on international arbitration, where you’ll explore the core principles of cross-border dispute resolution and how it connects to other global legal processes.

What is the aim of the course?

To provide an understanding of the general principles of International (i.e. non-domestic) Arbitration and its relationship to other dispute resolution processes.  The course will provide candidates with an introduction to the legal framework of, and good practice and procedure in, International Arbitration in their jurisdiction.

What are the learning outcomes?

On successful completion of this course candidates will be able to:

• understand the background to International Arbitration,
• describe the process and procedure of International Arbitration,
• understand International Arbitration in the context of other forms of dispute resolution.

 What is covered within the syllabus?

• Comparison of dispute resolution procedures
• Fundamental principles of the International Arbitration process
• The UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules
• Arbitration rules: time-limited, institutional, industry standards, industry schemes and ad hoc agreements
• Arbitration procedures: documents only and oral hearings
• The legal framework: the importance of the seat, the New York Convention, procedural laws, and procedural rules
• The Arbitration agreement
• Commencement of the Arbitration
• An Arbitrator’s jurisdiction and powers
• The Arbitration process: obligations of the tribunal, responsibilities and obligations of the parties
• Managing the Arbitration process: communications, preliminary meeting, interlocutory matters, dealing with factual and opinion evidence and disclosure of documents including introduction to the IBA Guidelines
• Presenting the claim and the defence: alternative methods
• Procedure at a typical hearing, including contrasting common and civil law jurisdictions
• Costs and interest: alternative approaches in different jurisdictions
• Essentials of an enforceable Award

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered online or in-person at CMS LLP, Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EN, over 1 day. The day starts at 09:00am to 17:00pm (UK time). For those attending in-person the event will be followed by networking drinks.

The lecturers are: Mary Thomson (International Arbitrator, Mediator and Barrister), Dr Ian Trushell (Lecturer and Chartered QS) and Edward McLuskey (Chartered Arbitrator).

For more information on the course and how to book, please click here for the full brochure.