New York University School of Law’s Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law
23 – September – 2021 —
New York University School of Law’s Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law hosted a webinar entitled “Introduction to International Arbitration in Africa.” The event was moderated by GST LLP Partner Domenico Di Pietro. The lecture included an overview of the historical development of arbitration law in Africa and of the legal framework applicable in various African countries. The speakers also addressed practical issues, such as the implications of choosing to seat an arbitration in an African jurisdiction, the importance of African arbitrators and counsel in international arbitrations with seats in Africa and outside Africa, and the attitudes of domestic courts vis-à-vis arbitration at both the pre-award and post-award stages.
