NICArb Journal of Arbitration and ADR 2021
Description
The NICArb Journal of Arbitration and ADR 2021 is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the discourse on alternative dispute resolution in Nigeria and beyond. This annual edition features scholarly articles, case commentaries, and practical insights from leading practitioners and academics in the field of arbitration, mediation, and ADR. Published annually, this journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, examining emerging trends, and fostering intellectual exchange within the arbitration community. It addresses contemporary issues in dispute resolution, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications relevant to Nigerian and international contexts. This edition includes contributions covering diverse topics such as: investment arbitration, commercial arbitration, sports arbitration, construction disputes, maritime arbitration, intellectual property disputes, technology and ADR, comparative ADR systems, and ADR policy development. The journal welcomes submissions from academics, practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, judges, and other stakeholders in the dispute resolution ecosystem. Each article undergoes rigorous peer review to ensure scholarly excellence and practical relevance.
Abstract
The 2021 edition of the NICArb Journal of Arbitration and ADR presents a collection of scholarly articles and commentaries addressing critical issues in alternative dispute resolution. This publication showcases research and analysis on arbitration practice, mediation techniques, ADR policy frameworks, and emerging trends in dispute resolution both within Nigeria and internationally. Featured topics include recent developments in arbitration law, enforcement of arbitral awards, arbitrator ethics and conduct, technology in ADR, cross-border disputes, investor-state arbitration, sports arbitration, construction arbitration, and mediation best practices. The journal also includes case law analysis, legislative updates, and book reviews relevant to the ADR community. This edition aims to contribute meaningfully to the growing body of knowledge in alternative dispute resolution, providing insights that bridge theory and practice while addressing the unique needs and challenges of the Nigerian and African ADR landscape.