2018 EDITION RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ARBITRATIONS The Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC constantly strives to maintain the highest standards of international arbitral best practice. We therefore implemented a new set of Standard Procedure ... read more
FROM THE EDITOR’S PEN – JANUARY 2020 Advocate Eric Dunn SC was appointed by the Association as the editor of this e-periodical. Eric is a member of the Rivonia Group of Advocates and a senior member of the Johannesburg Bar. He is a Fellow (F... read more
The publication of this March edition of Arbitrarily Speaking coincides with the hosting of a major event in Sandton, namely Johannesburg Arbitration Week. This event is scheduled to be held from 17 to 19 March 2020 at the Maslow Convention Centre on Rivo... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – MARCH 2020 HE SAID, SHE SAID …HOPING TO HEAR ABOUT ‘HEARSAY’ EVIDENCE Dear Uncle Oswald, I am a retired magistrate, now enjoying my golden years accepting the odd appointment as arbitrator. At p... read more
The publication of this edition of Arbitrarily Speaking in May 2020 takes place in an unprecedented global setting caused by the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – JULY 2020 It may be mid-winter, yet our learned retired arbitrator remains high-spirited and warm as he keeps abreast of ADR case law in his suntrap of a study. Uncle Oswald, content as only the wise are, is dr... read more
ARBITRATION EDUCATION STATION – SEPTEMBER 2020 Since its inception the Association has promoted the greater use of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes. It is able to appoint competent and experienced arbitrators, as well as other speciali... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM– SEPTEMBER 2020 In this edition, our retired resident arbitrator graciously accepts an admonitory remark from a pre-eminent jurist and respected arbitrator that the simplest solution is often the best. Also, not be... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – NOVEMBER 2020 Having dispensed invaluable advice over the course of the past year, Uncle Oswald was reminded that an overview of the topics he discussed would be of great value to the readers of his Q&A forum... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – FEBRUARY 2021 Following a restful December holiday, our retired arbitrator shares his priceless insights on the consequences of defective arbitration clauses, as well as the minimum requirements for a properly dr... read more