The 10th edition of the Brussels Pre-Moot to the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vis Moot)
The 10th edition of the Brussels Pre-Moot to the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vis Moot), was kindly hosted on 31 March and 1 April 2025 by White & Case LLP and…
Non-participating respondents
Cases in which one or more respondents do not appear in the proceedings raise specific procedural challenges for arbitrators. Early in my arbitrator career, I had a large number of cases in which…
Full online access to b-Arbitra for CEPANI Members
We are delighted to announce the continued and expanded collaboration between CEPANI and Wolters Kluwer International. As part of this partnership, since 1st January 2026, all CEPANI members have…
Wolters Kluwer and the Kluwer Arbitration Blog invite you to the Kluwer Arbitration Quiz Live - Madrid
You are invited to the 3rd edition of the Kluwer Arbitration Quiz Live , taking place during the ICCA Congress. You do not need to be a registered ICCA delegate to join us in Madrid.
CEPANI’s New Mediation Rules: Reinforcing Mediation at the Core of ADR
CEPANI is currently preparing a new set of Mediation Rules, drafted by a working group and intended to be submitted shortly for adoption by the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. This is an…
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…
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…
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.
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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…