The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution ("BCDR") has completed the English translation of Resolution No. 28 of 2023 issued by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf on 6 March 2023, published in the official gazette on 9 March Read More ...
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Extending the use of English in BCDR Court cases
On 6 March 2023, the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf issued Resolution No. 28 of 2023 (the "Resolution"), published in the official gazette on 9 March and entering into effect on 10 March 2023, specifying that, other than Read More ...
English translation of the new procedural rules governing disputes before the BCDR Court now available
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has completed the English translation of the 2021 procedural rules governing the resolution of disputes falling under the jurisdiction of the BCDR Court (also known as Section 1 cases), promulgated by Resolution No. Read More ...
The 13th Annual Middle East Pre-Moot just concluded
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) and its partners at the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the US Department of Commerce, and the Center for International Legal Education (CILE) of the University of Pittsburgh have just concluded another Read More ...
BCDR’s roster of neutrals for Section One cases
As previously reported, in order to expand the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution ("BCDR") roster of neutrals in Section One cases, Resolution 134 of 2021 of the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf established a selection committee tasked with Read More ...
BCDR CEO Speaks at “GAR Live” Abu Dhabi
On 25 January 2023, the influential and widely read arbitration journal Global Arbitration Review ("GAR") held its "GAR Live" conference in Abu Dhabi on the theme "Forecasting future disputes." The conference was co-chaired by Alec Emmerson, independent arbitrator, and Lara Read More ...
BCDR launches 2022 arbitration rules
On 1 October 2022, the new Rules of Arbitration of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution ("BCDR") came into effect. The rules are available in Arabic, English and French, all three version being equally authoritative. As prescribed by Article 1.1 Read More ...
BCDR hosts a roundtable discussion on “Bahrain – A Seat for International Commercial Arbitration”
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) hosted today a roundtable discussion on the topic of "Bahrain - A Seat for International Commercial Arbitration," at its offices in Diplomatic Area. Attended by more than 30 representatives of both the public Read More ...
BCDR now offering appointing authority services in ad hoc proceedings
In addition to routinely acting as appointing authority in all disputes administered under the BCDR Arbitration Rules, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR or the Chamber) may also act as appointing authority in ad hoc arbitration or mediation proceedings. Read More ...
BCDR is now accepting applications for its roster for Section One Tribunals
Tribunals in cases falling within the jurisdiction of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution ("BCDR") under section one of chapter II of Legislative Decree No. 30 of 2009 ("Section One" or "BCDR Court" cases) are composed of three members: two Read More ...