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Daily Tribune
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
The Future of Institutional Arbitration
Professor Marike Paulsson, the Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, participated in a session at London Disputes Week 2025, entitled 'The Future of Institutional Arbitration,' alongside Kevin Nash, the Director of the London Court of International Arbitration and a panel of representatives from Dubai, Qatar, Finland, Madrid, and Sweden. Professor Paulsson addressed key issues at the intersection between autonomy and international law, reflecting on the evolving relationship between institutions and users and strategies for managing new challenges. On the sideslines of the participation, the Secretary General discussed future cooperation with the Director of the London Court of International Arbitration, reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to contribute to the global dialogue on the future of arbitration.
Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BCDR and Russian Arbitration Center Forge Strategic Partnership at RIAC Moscow
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) and the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC) at the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the resolution of international disputes. The agreement was formalized during the Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC) held in Moscow, with the MoU signed by Professor Marike Paulsson, Vice Chairperson of the BCDR Board of Trustees, and Yulia Mullina, CEO of the Russian Arbitration Center, at the RAC headquarters. This strategic partnership focuses on promoting cross-border collaboration in arbitration through joint initiatives such as conferences, seminars, and workshops to be held both in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation. The MoU also emphasizes the mutual exchange of expertise, encouraging the active participation of arbitration professionals from both countries in each other's flagship events. Professor Paulsson highlighted that this partnership reinforces BCDR's dedication to shaping the future of international arbitration. 'By combining knowledge and resources, we aim to deliver greater value to the global business and legal communities,' she noted. Echoing this sentiment, Yulia Mullina described the MoU as a significant step for the Russian arbitration sector. She expressed optimism about the collaboration, underscoring its potential to facilitate the sharing of best practices and to enhance arbitration capabilities across jurisdictions. The MoU marks a new chapter in strengthening legal cooperation between Bahrain and Russia, and underscores both institutions' commitment to promoting efficient and effective dispute resolution worldwide.
Daily Tribune
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Global talks on investment dispute resolution
Professor Marike Paulsson, Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution of Bahrain, took part in a high-level reception in New York co-hosted by France and Thailand at the Thai Permanent Mission to the United Nations. The event focused on reforming investment dispute resolution mechanisms. Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations and Mr. Jérôme Bonnafont, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of France delivered opening remarks, emphasising the importance of multilateral cooperation in modernising dispute resolution frameworks. Key speakers included Jovana Crncevic, Special Counsel at Withers, and Songchai Chaipatiyut, Deputy Director-General of Thailand's Department of Treaties, who discussed legal reform and Thailand's global leadership in the field. Professor Paulsson reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to promoting fair, transparent, and effective mechanisms for resolving investment disputes, and expressed the Kingdom's willingness to work closely with international partners to strengthen global legal infrastructure.
