The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Signs Flagship Agreement with the University CEU of San Pablo

07 November 2012

An agreement setting out the terms for the development of a research plan in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has been signed by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the University CEU of San Pablo in Madrid.

The agreement, which outlines a number of major initiatives, was signed by Anthony Abrahams, Director General of CIArb, and Juan Carlos Dominguez Nafria, Chancellor of the university. Mr Abrahams said: “We are delighted to be working with the University CEU of San Pablo to promote the use of ADR mechanisms in Spanish-speaking countries.”

Two of the main initiatives are the design and delivery of a series of courses in the area of ADR, and the development of a joint publication entitled Introducción a los Mecanismos no jurisdiccionales de Prevención, Manejo, Resolución y Solución de Conflictos (ADR). Both projects are expected to be carried out in 2013.

The courses, aimed at judges, practising lawyers, legal academics and law students primarily based in Europe and Latin America, will be delivered in collaboration with the International Centre for Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation (CIAMEN), and the book will be written by the most prominent authors in the field of ADR.

Dr Mª Inmaculada Rodríguez Roblero, Coordinator of CIAMEN said: “This agreement is part of a professional alliance guaranteeing our students high-quality teaching on alternative dispute resolution methods both in Spain and Latin America. This gives us a considerable advantage over other institutions”.

Julio Cesar Betancourt, Head of Research and Academic Affairs at CIArb said: “The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is committed to the promotion of ADR mechanisms worldwide, and this agreement is absolutely crucial to achieve our objectives within the Spanish-speaking community”.

For further information, please contact:

Lucy Chakaodza
Communications and PR Executive
E: LChakaodza@ciarb.org
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The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
CIArb is the world’s leading professional membership body for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. A not-for-profit organisation, CIArb promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution internationally through a membership of 12,500 professionally qualified members in more than 110 countries. In addition to providing education and training for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, CIArb acts as an international resource centre for practitioners, policy makers, academics and those in business concerned with the cost-effective and early settlement of disputes. CIArb was originally granted a Royal Charter in 1979. Significant changes to the Institute’s governing structure have resulted from the new Charter and Bye-laws granted in 2005, which reflect the need to represent the Institute’s worldwide membership. www.ciarb.org

University CEU of San Pablo
A private, Catholic university located in Madrid, Spain. The university ranks 2nd in Spain’s best schools of law. It is involved in a number of academic exchange programmes, work practice schemes and international projects with over 200 higher education institutions in Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia. It is run by the CEU Foundation.

International Centre for Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation
The International Centre for Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation (CIAMEN) of the Institute for European Studies is an academic centre for research, teaching and dissemination of all matters relating to arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
The CIAMEN is part of the Centres of the University Institute of European Studies of the University CEU San Pablo, which has been recognised by the European Union as a Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence, and works closely with other universities and research centres, Chambers of Trade, International Tribunals as well as agencies and organisations specialising in these matters. Its working languages are Spanish and English.