Ciarb publishes its peer-reviewed, academic digital journal quarterly. The journal contains practice relevant, scholarly research on all forms of dispute resolution. Articles focus on different areas of practice across the disciplines of Arbitration, Mediation, Adjudication, Dispute Boards, Expert Determination and Expert Witnesses.

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All submissions are peer-reviewed and editorial decisions are made exclusively on the merits of the submitted article and are within the full discretion of the Editor and Editorial Board. Articles are usually about 8,000 words, though shorter contributions may be accepted if they are of a high standard and are making a significant contribution to the field. The cut-off dates for submissions are:

• Issue 1: 24 September
• Issue 2: 1 January
• Issue 3: 6 April
• Issue 4: 5 July

The Resolver, a quarterly digital magazine exclusively for Ciarb members, provides news, views and insights from our global community of dispute resolvers. Log into MyCiarb to access the latest issue.

Expert witness evidence is a critical component of contemporary international arbitration. Tribunals routinely depend on expert input to address complex technical, financial and scientific matters, and the quality of this evidence frequently influences the outcome of proceedings.

As arbitration grows in scale and complexity, it has become increasingly important to ensure that expert evidence is prepared, presented and tested in a manner that supports the efficient, fair and informed resolution of disputes. At the same time, practitioners continue to observe recurring challenges—including late expert engagement, insufficient communication, and a lack of clarity in the presentation of expert analysis— that can diminish the usefulness of such evidence.

This report has been developed in response to these concerns. It forms part of Ciarb’s initiative Maximising the Effectiveness of Party‑Appointed Expert Witness Evidence in ADR, launched in 2024, and builds on Ciarb's longstanding commitment to thought leadership in this field.

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