Join the Corporate & In-House Counsel Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Nigeria Branch for a thought-provoking webinar titled:
“Appointing and Being Appointed as an Arbitrator: Rules, Realities, and the Road Between”
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 Noon (WAT I GMT+1); 2:00 PM (EAT)
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7ZZqKgteQHCgz1q0VGALOg#/registration
Arbitrator appointments are central to the success of arbitration—impacting fairness, efficiency, and credibility. Yet, the rules and realities that govern how arbitrators are appointed, and how practitioners transition into that role, remain opaque to many. This session is designed to pull back the curtain.
Expect a multi-dimensional dialogue featuring seasoned professionals who bring unique and complementary insights:
• Mr. Manish Aggarwal – A partner at Three Crowns LLP, he will draw from his dual roles as arbitration counsel and arbitrator to unpack the interplay between institutional rules and real-world nomination strategies.
•Prof. ‘Wale Olawoyin, SAN FCIArb , SAN – President of the Lagos Court of Arbitration, academic and arbitrator, will speak to the institutional appointment framework and the balancing act between neutrality and stakeholder trust.
• Mr. Gbenga Bello – Associate Director, Dispute Resolution at IHS (Nigeria) Ltd, he offers the in-house counsel’s lens on arbitrator selection—prioritizing commercial sensibilities, neutrality, and sectoral expertise.
The session will be moderated by Mrs. Oyinlola Adebayo LL.M, FCIS, FCIArb(UK), Company Secretary at AMCON, and coordinated by Mrs. Eunice Iretioluwa Banjo, Company Secretary of Superflux.
Whether you’re a corporate counsel, aspiring arbitrator, or seasoned practitioner, this webinar will offer rare behind-the-scenes perspectives on:
✅ How arbitrators are selected (and why)
✅ How to position yourself for appointments
✅ What institutions and parties really value
✅ The growing emphasis on diversity, independence, and subject-matter expertise
This is not just another arbitration webinar—it’s a reality check and roadmap for those who make and influence appointment decisions.
🖱️ Secure your spot today
