Arbitration is a well-established and widely used mechanism for resolving commercial disputes in South Africa. Arbitration in the country received a significant boost through the enactment of the International Arbitration Act, 2017 ("IAA"), which incorporated the UNCITRAL Model Law into South African law.

This paper is the result of the Ciarb event that took place on 19 October 2022, organised by Ciarb Iberian Chapter, representing Spain, Portugal and Andorra, and by Ciarb UAE Branch, comprising the seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Both manmade (cyber, oil and waste spills, explosions) and natural disasters (fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes) are happening at an increasing pace in the US and around the world. These events have a direct impact on the bottom line of businesses and the ability of courts to resolve the resulting flood of litigation.

Singapore’s commercial dispute resolution and ADR landscape: a vibrant and constantly adapting outlook.