The partnership between Ciarb and Jus Mundi aims to increase opportunities for dispute resolution practitioners worldwide of all levels of experience by raising the profile of Ciarb members through the interconnection of the Jus Connect platform with the Ciarb Member Directory. We will work together, hand-in-hand, to boost equality and diversity in arbitration.

Through the partnership, Ciarb members who have a profile on the Jus Connect platform will be able to have their Ciarb qualification and postnominals recognised on their Jus Connect profile and update their profile with relevant expertise and publicly available data.  Ciarb’s Member Directory will soon be interconnected with the Jus Connect platform, boosting benefits to Ciarb members.

Speaking about the partnership, Catherine Dixon, CEO of Ciarb, stated that:

“We are delighted to be working with Jus Mundi, who has pioneered open access to legal knowledge. This partnership brings exciting new opportunities for our global membership to highlight their Ciarb postnominals and qualifications to potential clients through their Jus Connect platform. In time, members will be able to link back to their Jus Connect profiles through our recently revised Ciarb Member Directory. There is synergy in our organisations’ commitments to equity, fair access to justice, and diversity. We look forward to working with our partners to uphold and deliver on these commitments.” 

Jean-Rémi de Maistre, CEO & Co-Founder of Jus Mundi & Jus Connect, stated that:

“We are immensely proud to join forces with Ciarb to boost its members’ profiles in the field of arbitration in the name of improving equality and diversity in arbitration. Ciarb is a major actor in the international arbitration space, serving not only as a key educational provider in arbitration but also supporting its 18,000 members across 150 jurisdictions worldwide. Through our Jus Connect platform, we aim to further boost worldwide support for Ciarb’s membership, underscoring our commitment to diversity in arbitration and improved access to arbitration for practitioners around the globe.”

About Jus Connect

Originating from the extensive Jus Mundi arbitration and international law database and empowered by Conflict Checker, Jus Connect epitomizes informed decision-making. We provide legal teams with unparalleled data-backed profiles and analytics, enabling them to strategically choose external counsel, experts, or arbitrators while avoiding conflicts of interest. But it’s not just about selection; law and expert firms find in us a partner that amplifies their reach and revenue. With our tailored business development solution, arbitration teams can showcase their practice, setting them apart in a competitive market. Jus Connect is not just a platform; it represents the intersection of data-driven insights and professional growth in the arbitration domain.

About Jus Mundi

Founded in 2019, Jus Mundi is a legal tech and “mission-led company” powering global justice through artificial intelligence. With offices in Paris, New York, London, Addis Abeba, Mexico and soon Singapore, it serves 150,000 users from law firms, companies, governments, and universities in more than 100 countries.  Through its advanced AI technology, Jus Mundi offers global legal intelligence, data-driven arbitration professional selection, and business development services. 

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) is confirmed as a supporting organisation of the Asia MENA ADR Cooperative Group (AMACG).

Ciarb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the TCC ADR Centre, the founding organisation behind AMACG. Under the agreement, the two organisations will work collaboratively in support of AMACG’s aim, which is to support the growth of and collaboration between member organisations across the Asia and MENA regions.

AMACG’s broad aims include: 

• Capacity building 
• Knowledge sharing 
• Resource optimisation 
• Enhanced cross-border business opportunities 
• Global marketing 
• Networking 
• International collaboration 
• Research and innovation 

Catherine Dixon, CEO of Ciarb, said, “We have seen extraordinary interest and growth in private dispute resolution in the MENA and Asia regions. This has led to the recent establishment of Ciarb Branches in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Ciarb is pleased to be a supporting organisation of AMACG. By working collaboratively, organisations across these regions can improve and enhance the promotion and adoption of effective dispute resolution more effectively.” 

Mian Sheraz Javaid, Ciarb Pakistan Branch Chair and Chair of the TCC ADR Centre, the organisation behind AMACG, said, “I am delighted that Ciarb is a supporting organisation of AMACG. We aim to improve access to justice, as well as training and work opportunities for dispute resolution professionals across the regions. I am heartened by the level of interest in the Group from member organisations and the willingness to work together.” 

To join the AMACG, organisations should contact TCC ADR Group at 

info@tccadr.org. 

TCC ADR Centre Limited is a non-for-profit Section 42 Registered ADR Centre in Pakistan. TCC is Pakistan’s first specialised ADR Centre, catering to technology, construction, and commercial disputes.

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) and the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) have signed a memorandum of understanding, formalising their intention to collaborate with each other.

Under the agreement, the two organisations will endeavour to work closely with each other to: 

• Enable members to network and learn across the professions. 
• Promote their respective organisations and professions. 
• Co-operate on issues of shared concern to better represent members’ interests.

Catherine Dixon, CEO of Ciarb, said, “As Royal Chartered institutions and global professional membership bodies, there are clear synergies between Ciarb and CICES. By working together, we can provide greater opportunities for our respective memberships to further their knowledge and understanding of private dispute resolution and civil engineering. By collaborating, we aim to better support our members who may work across or move between the professions.” 

Simon Hamlyn, CEO of CICES, said, “I am delighted that we are renewing our MoU with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as it reinforces our joint commitment to each other’s organisations and will help us to ensure a positive environment for further collaboration in our areas of common interest.” 

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. CICES membership demonstrates that individuals are competent in their field and committed to continuing professional development.

Within the two fields of geospatial engineering and commercial management, members can specialise in land and engineering surveying; hydrographic surveying; photogrammetry and remote sensing; GIS; utilities and subsurface mapping; quantity surveying; estimating; planning; cost engineering; procurement engineering; project management; and construction law.

CICES has expert panels to liaise and collaborate with industry, academia, government and other professional bodies. It has members worldwide, with active regions including in the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, UAE, Americas, Australia and Macau.

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) is working in partnership with the Law Society of Scotland (LSS) to help promote the use of arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). With recent disruption to court services, ADR is an attractive option for many clients.

We believe that one of the best ways in which we can promote the use of private dispute resolution is to provide high quality training to enable aspiring ADR professionals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge in this field.

Between us, we provide a range of training, qualifications and accreditations ranging from entry level learning opportunities through to Ciarb Diplomas and on to specialist accreditation by the LSS.

Ciarb training and development opportunities 

We provide a range of training courses leading to qualifications in arbitration, mediation and construction adjudication, and to support career development: 

• Qualifications – supporting delegates to build their knowledge and skills in particular private dispute resolution disciplines. These courses lead to Associate (ACIArb), Member (MCIArb) or Fellow (FCIArb) status.
• Diplomas – in-depth training from highly experienced tutors. These prestigious Diplomas lead to Fellow status (FCIArb). 
• On-demand courses – ready when you are! Ranging from mediation to award writing. 
• Ongoing Learning – designed to help practitioners deepen their knowledge and skills.

Law Society of Scotland training and development opportunities 

As well as CPD seminars and training sessions in dispute resolution, the Law Society accredits those working in arbitration and mediation providing recognition for practitioners with greater experience and expertise. 

• Accredited Mediator – providing accreditation for family mediators and commercial mediators 
• Accredited Specialist in Arbitration Law – recognising solicitors who have a high level of expertise in arbitration law 
• Approved Solicitor Arbitrator – recognising those who have achieved accreditation as an accredited specialist in arbitration law and have undertaken additional formal training such as Fellowship of the Ciarb or equivalent experience.

Find out more about the Law Society of Scotland’s training and accreditations.

As a global organisation, Ciarb is acutely aware of the need for sustainability and the increasing impact of climate change. As well as looking critically at its own operations Ciarb has sought to raise awareness in the wider sector of these issues, particularly as they are a factor in an increasing number of disputes.  

Ciarb is working with CAFA who help organisations like ours to measure and reduce their carbon footprint and support them to become Certified Net Zero Associations.