The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution ("BCDR") is releasing draft amendments to its current Rules of Arbitration, which entered into force in October 2017. Published today on its website, the draft amendments are open to public review, and BCDR welcomes
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Note for Tribunals and Parties on the use of electronic means of communication in BCDR-administered arbitrations
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR or the Chamber) is committed to minimizing delays and interruptions to arbitral proceedings as a consequence of the restrictions on working, movement and contacts imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end, BCDR
BCDR co-hosts Phase One of the 11th Middle East Vis Pre-Moot online
The Middle East Vis Pre-Moot, which seeks to bolster the inclusion and competitiveness of MENA teams in the annual Willem C. Vis Vienna and Hong Kong Moots, consists of two main phases. Phase One provides training in legal research and
Just released: BCDR 2019 Annual Report
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) announces the publication of its 2019 Annual Report. Available in Arabic, English, and French, the report covers all areas of BCDR's activity: casework, conferences, collaborative ventures, publications, participation in the work of UNCITRAL,
BCDR co-hosts the first-ever virtual Middle East Vis Pre-Moot
From 10 to 14 March 2020, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) co-hosted an online adaptation of the much-anticipated 10th Vis International Commercial Arbitration Middle East Pre-Moot competition, which seeks to bolster the inclusion and competitiveness of MENA teams
BCDR’s week of training events postponed
Due to the growing concerns associated with the widespread outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the MENA region and worldwide, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution has, with regret, decided that it must postpone all the programs and activities scheduled to
BCDR organizes a full week of training in dispute resolution from 9 to 14 March 2020
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), with the support of various institutional, academic and professional partners, will be hosting a comprehensive week of training in international dispute resolution from 9 to 14 March 2020 in Bahrain. Interactive seminars and
BCDR partners fifth annual EFILA conference
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) was a supporter of the fifth annual conference of the European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA) held on 30 January 2020 in the London office of Herbert Smith Freehills. Entitled Investment
BCDR prepares Bahrain’s official submissions to UNCITRAL Working Group II
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has been tasked with drafting the Kingdom of Bahrain's official submissions to Working Group II of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on issues relating to expedited arbitration. BCDR's CEO,
BCDR International Arbitration Review continues coverage of 2017 arbitration rules
The BCDR International Arbitration Review returns to BCDR-AAA's 2017 arbitration rules in its latest issue, just released. This is the second issue devoted to the Chamber's current arbitration rules. In his Foreword to the new issue, Professor Nassib G. Ziadé, General