TOOLS OF THE TRADE – JUNE 2021 ‘UNCONSCIONABILITY’: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES IT, OR CAN IT, CONSTITUTE A DEFENCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN LAW TO A PARTY’S ABILITY TO MAKE A CALL FOR PAYMENT UNDER AN ON-DEMAND GUARANTEE? On-demand performance bonds are inst... read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – JUNE 2021 THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL AND THE ADMISSIBILITY OF A CLAIM IN THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND SINGAPORE – IS SUCH A DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY IN SOUTH AFRICAN ARBITRATION LAW? Introduction ... read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – JUNE 2021 CODE OF ETHICS PRACTICAL APPLICATION: INTRODUCTION (PART 1 OF 4)[1] Background During our previous series on Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning[2] we examined and maintained that awards must be accurate, relevant,... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – JUNE 2021 JURISDICTIONAL CHALLENGE Dear Uncle Oswald As arbitrator I recently had to rule on a challenge to my jurisdiction. I have published my ruling. As a matter of interest, and for the benefit of my fell... read more
ARBITRATION EDUCATION STATION – JUNE 2021 AN EYE-OPENING ADVENTURE WITH THE SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS (LONDON) Towards the end of March this year, for a period of five days from 22 to 26 March 2021, I – together with sixteen (16) other fellow stude... read more
ARBITRATION EDUCATION STATION – JUNE 2021 ASSESSMENT OF LECTURES HOSTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ARBITRATORS (SOUTHERN AFRICA) Introduction 1. The Association recently, on 18 March 2021, 22 April 2021 and 6 May 2021, respectively, hosted lectures remot... read more
FROM THE EDITOR’S PEN – JUNE 2021 Advocate Eric Dunn SC is the editor of this e-periodical. Eric is a member of the Maisels Group of Advocates and a senior member of the Johannesburg Bar. He is a director and Fellow of the Association of A... read more
Our Experienced Practitioners, Adv Pierre Rossouw SC (Chairman) and Adv Kiki Bailey SC FAArb (Director), will present this important workshop as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone with an ... read more
Our Experienced Practitioner, Adv Tjaart van der Walt SC (Vice Chairman), will present this worthwhile workshop as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone with an interest in Alternative Disput... read more
Our Experienced Practitioners, Adv Pierre Rossouw SC (Chairman) and Adv Tjaart van der Walt SC (Vice Chairman), will present this vital CPD workshop as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone w... read more
