CIArb’s New Branch in Sri Lanka
A new branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (“CIArb) was launched in Sri Lanka on the 31st July 2019. The inauguration ceremony took place at Galle Face Hotel in Colombo and was organized by John Wilson who is the Hon. Secretary and Director of CIArb (Sri Lanka).
The event was attended by the Hon. Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms, Ms. Thalatha Atukorala, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Mr. James Dauris, the Director General of CIArb, Mr. Antony Abrahams and Patron of the Sri Lankan branch, Mr. Yuvanjan Wijayatilake PC.
Addressing the gathering, the Patron of CIArb, Sri Lanka Branch and Former Attorney General, Mr. Yuvanjan Wijayatilake stated that the inauguration of the Sri Lanka Branch marks an important milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey to become an international commercial arbitration center. He emphasized that international arbitration attracts attention because of its historic, contemporary and future practical importance, particularly in business affairs. To read more : https://www.ciarb.org/news/ciarbs-new-branch-in-sri-lanka.
Training
CIArb offers world class face-to-face and online virtual classroom training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to anyone who wants to learn about avoiding, managing and resolving disputes.
CIArb is currently delivering its face-to-face membership courses, including its introduction and Pathway courses, plus its Accelerated courses (which all lead to membership with CIArb) through its virtual classroom environment and hopes to resume face-to-face courses in the near future.
CIArb also offers a range of Professional Development e-learning courses available for its members and non-members.
Training with CIArb offers:
• The highest quality, virtual and face-to-face teaching and assessment standards
• A highly experienced in-house support team, who are happy to help every step of the way
• State of the art virtual classroom environment, incorporating remote video and other dynamic classroom tools
• Tiered membership programs to support career progression
• Leading practitioners and academics in the field of ADR as expert tutors
• High-quality training materials designed directly by experts
• Membership & non-membership courses for all levels of experience
• Residential and accelerated membership (‘ARM’) and fellowship (‘ARF’) assessment for experienced professionals
• A global network of branches delivering CIArb’s training
• Accommodating program of online study and face-to-face tutorials and support across CIArb’s membership & non-membership courses.
For further information on these courses, go to : https://www.ciarb.org/training/development-courses Or contact John Wilson on advice@srilankalaw.com.
