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Stories from a Mediator: Two moments when mediation taught me to slow down

Mediation is often praised in legal literature for its flexibility, its creativity, and its ability to transform even the most entrenched disputes. But what academic articles rarely mention is that…

Brussels Bar & IBJ Seminar : Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of the Legal Professions – 20 March 2026

On 20 March 2026, the Institute for Company Lawyers (IBJ/IJE) together with the French and Dutch Brussels Bars will host the third edition of their joint seminar, dedicated to a topic that is rapidly…

Kluwer Arbitration - Empowering your arbitration practice with trusted insights and global expertise, enhanced by Expert AI.

Welcome to a new era of legal research with Expert AI on Kluwer Arbitration . Designed with your productivity in mind, Expert AI combines trusted editorial expertise with cutting-edge AI technology…

b-Arbitra 2025/2

b-Arbitra is the Belgian Review of Arbitration, issued biannually, with publication of judgments, notes and commentaries on arbitration related topics. In the second edition of 2025, readers will…

Managing advances on costs pending jurisdictional objections

As arbitrators, we are occasionally confronted with a procedural standoff that is often mostly strategic. The respondent challenges jurisdiction and, on that basis, refuses to pay its share of the…

The CEPANI statistical survey 2025 is published !

This yearly report provides a statistical overview of CEPANI arbitration proceedings in 2025 and its evolution in comparison with past years.

Managing Expedited Arbitration Beyond the Simple Case: Some Practical Considerations

The expedited arbitration procedure is designed to resolve straightforward, lower-value disputes swiftly. Yet not all expedited cases are straightforward.

Speech by Ms. Ank Santens Shortlisted for GAR Award

CEPANI is pleased to announce that the speech delivered by Ms. Ank Santens on : “The Dual Challenge Facing International Arbitration in a Shifting Global Landscape: Increasingly Vital, yet under…

Report on the CEPANI Colloquium: “Res Judicata in International Arbitration: A Comparative Analysis"

As the Star Wars universe teaches us, “the saga continues”; in arbitration, the doctrine of res judicata exists to ask whether, legally, it should.

Wolters Kluwer offers CEPANI members an exclusive discount on ALL Kluwer Law International book publications

Report on CEPANI40’s event: White & Case and Queen Mary University of London International Arbitration Survey

Without good faith, there is no mediation

Mediation is, above all, a forum for dialogue, designed to help parties transcend their conflict and build a mutually acceptable solution. It rests on a simple yet demanding principle: the genuine…

Interacting with the AI Assistant on Kluwer Arbitration: A Guide to Effective Prompting

The AI Assistant on Kluwer Arbitration empowers you to work with greater clarity and confidence, streamlining your workflow and enhancing strategic thinking.

Report on 82nd session of Working Group II of UNCITRAL in Vienna (13 to 17 October 2025)

At the occasion of the 82nd session of Working Group II of UNCITRAL in Vienna, held from 13 to 17 October, CEPANI participated in its role as observer, to discuss key issues surrounding the…

La Communication NonViolente

La Communication NonViolente (CNV), élaborée par Marshall Rosenberg, est à la fois une méthode et une posture relationnelle visant à créer ou restaurer la qualité du lien entre personnes

Report on the 52nd Session of UNCITRAL WG III in Vienna (22-26 September 2025)

UNCITRAL’s Working Group III (“WG III”) on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) Reform met in Vienna from 22 to 26 September 2025.

In Memoriam Professor. Em. dr. Johan Erauw

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AI Assistant is now available on Kluwer Arbitration , bringing a powerful new way to elevate your legal research and strategy.

CEPANI40's 5th edition of its traditional summer drinks

Around 100 current and past CEPANI40 members gathered at Loyens & Loeff Brussels to celebrate summer, catch up with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and raise a glass to another exciting year of…

Compte-rendu du déjeuner causerie du 9 septembre 2025 sur « L’amitié arbitrale » :

Plaidoyer de Marc Henry pour une relecture de l’arrêt Douala International Terminal c. Port Autonome de Douala