by Kaira Pinheiro Introduction Disputes Boards (‘DBs’) are permanent panels set up to accompany the performance of a contract, and assist in avoiding or overcoming disagreements and disputes throughout the contractual process.[1] DBs establish a process not only to avoid disputes before they arise, but also a further process for the resolution of those disputes after they arise.[2] DBs functions range from identifying disagreements and informally assisting parties to resolve such matters, as well as determining disputes through formal [...]

By Ayushi Thakur* As a carpenter uses all tools in their toolkit to complete a project successfully, a negotiator has a suite of skills and processes available to them for advancing negotiations to a successful conclusion. When COP26 formed in Glasgow to negotiate further climate action we watched the range of tools used. Would the organisers use the Indaba negotiation process, as they had done to reach the 2015 Paris Agreement, or would they try something else? COP26 did [...]

By Stephano Salani* A notable highlight of Arbitration Week was the final panel discussion: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the Space Sector. Panellists from Lipman Karas delved into the exciting topic of Australia’s emerging space industry, the unique nature of space sector disputes, and arbitration’s growing role in dispute resolution in this sector. The panel covered an array of issues such as industry developments, the frequency and types of disputes that arise, the range of issues space-related contracts should [...]

By Stephano Salani* Australian Arbitration Week 2021 flew by - beginning on Monday, 18 October with the International Arbitration Conference and finished with Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the Space Sector on Friday, 22 October after covering numerous cutting-edge issues along the week. Some of the major themes that resonated throughout the week included issues arising from the obviously relevant COVID-19 pandemic as well as developing topics such as arbitration in environmental sectors, energy and renewable sectors, and changes [...]