INTRODUCTION This paper attempts to discuss the arbitral institutions and the considerations parties and counsel must contemplate in selecting an arbitral institution, which is a crucial process and can indicate from the on-set, the seat of arbitration, which is primary in initiating, deliberating, and enforcing an arbitral award. This discourse provides a comparative analysis of […]
INTRODUCTION Who does not like the easy way out? SCENARIO 1 Mr. A hits Mr. B’s car in traffic, Mr. B sues Mr. A for the repair of his damaged car. Mr. A’s Counsel did not appear for the court hearing; hence the court adjourns the matter. At the next hearing, Mr. A’s Counsel raised […]
I sat in court waiting for my case to be called; unfortunately my case was the last on the cause list. However as a new wig, I knew the best I could do in the circumstance was to learn from the masters (older counsel) in the profession. So I did. About sixteen cases on the […]
Happy New Month everyone. This week, we got to feature Muyiwa Odubela, a law student whose leadership qualities stand out among many other virtues. Legal Pages’ interview with Muyiwa spans through his experience coordinating student organizations, his membership of an ADR association and the importance of personal branding for students. Hello, can we get to […]
Recently, there seems to be an increased interest in the study and practice of arbitration. The surge for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, amongst young wigs and law students alike, can be attributed to several distinguishing features. One of the advantages of arbitration over litigation is the flexibility of process. More importantly, arbitration is preferred […]
The surge of attention to bitcoin has recently brought to limelight the tech revolution which has been underway for some time now. The progress and growth of technology has given the revolution an access into the domain of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). There is now online mediation, online arbitration, as well as arbitration utilizing the […]
