Article on the challenges of arbitrating in Africa | Practical Law

Article on the challenges of arbitrating in Africa | Practical Law

PLC Arbitration has published a new Article, The challenges of arbitrating in Africa, authored by the Chairman of Africa Legal Network and Stephenson Harwood. The article sets out the challenges faced when arbitrating in Africa.

Article on the challenges of arbitrating in Africa

Practical Law UK Legal Update 8-506-5049 (Approx. 3 pages)

Article on the challenges of arbitrating in Africa

by PLC Arbitration
Published on 15 Jun 2011 • Africa, International
PLC Arbitration has published a new Article, The challenges of arbitrating in Africa, authored by the Chairman of Africa Legal Network and Stephenson Harwood. The article sets out the challenges faced when arbitrating in Africa.
PLC Arbitration has published an Article, The challenges of arbitrating in Africa, authored by John Miles, Chairman of Africa Legal Network, and Kamal Shah (Partner) and Leonie Parkin (Associate) of Stephenson Harwood.
The article covers the following key challenges of arbitrating in Africa:
  • The lack of institutions and appointing authorities.
  • The lack of arbitrators.
  • The lack of expertise.
  • The local courts and politics (including recent case studies).
  • The local law.
The article also explains that, despite these challenges, there will be an inevitable rise in disputes with an international dimension. This will compel general counsel and legal officers of corporations in Africa to pay more attention to arbitration as a method of resolving disputes between domestic and foreign investors.