Internationalisation Conference: helping local lawyers with the internationalisation of legal practice

8 Dec 2025

Session information

Arbitration of international commercial disputes – how to keep international arbitration local

Description

International commercial arbitration is a preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes because it offers neutrality, flexibility, enforceability, and confidentiality. However, many jurisdictions aim to keep arbitration proceedings local to benefit their domestic legal industry, economy, and arbitral institutions.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Ladipo Soetan Siji Soetan & Co, Lagos, Nigeria

Speakers

Jean Chiazor Anishere SAN Jean Chiazor and Partners, Lagos, Nigeria; Webinar Officer, Mediation Committee
Miannaya Aja Essien SAN Principles Law Partnership, Other City, Nigeria
Yahaya Isah ACIArb, (UK); APD Dikko and Mahmoud, Solicitors & Advocates, Kano, Kano, Nigeria
Priscilla Ogwemoh KEVIN MARTIN OGWEMOH LEGAL, Lagos, Nigeria
Steven Richman American Bar Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chair, Bar Issues Commission