Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Ghana Chapter

Abena Safoa Nyarko-Opoku is a dedicated legal professional who specializes in Commercial Law and Litigation, focusing on Corporate Governance, Conveyancing, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Debt Recovery. She has obtained a Professional Mediation Training Certificate from the Marian Conflict Resolution Centre, equipping her with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) skills. To know more about Abena, kindly read her profile. #featuredmemberoftheweek #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

VIRTUAL ASSOCIATE TRAINING COURSE The first set of trainings for Ciarb Ghana Chapter will be on 1. 29th & 30th April 2025 2. ?1st & 2nd September 2025 The course to be taken will be the Virtual Associate Training Course. Here are 5 Reasons why you should take the course. 1. Gain foundational knowledge: Understand the principles, procedures, and practices of arbitration. 2. Enhance career prospects: Demonstrate your commitment to ADR and arbitration, enhancing your career opportunities. 3. Develop practical skills : Learn how to prepare for and participate in arbitration proceedings. 4. Networking opportunities: Connect with professionals from various industries and backgrounds who have taken the course. 5. Ciarb Associate membership eligibility: Completing the course makes you eligible for Ciarb membership as an Associate; providing access to exclusive resources and events. DEADLINES The Deadline for Payment for the April training is 24th April, 2025. The Deadline for the September Training is 28th August, 2025. If you have any questions, kindly send an email to [email protected]. #trainings #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

VIRTUAL ASSOCIATE TRAINING COURSE The first set of trainings for Ciarb Ghana Chapter will be on: 1. 29th & 30th April 2025 2. ?1st & 2nd September 2025 The course to be taken will be the Virtual Associate Training Course. We encourage all who have not yet taken this course to do so. It is a great opportunity to learn about the practice and procedure of International Arbitration and qualify to apply to be an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK. This is an important step to take towards a career in arbitration. DEADLINES The Deadline for Payment for the April training is 24th April, 2025. The Deadline for the September Training is 28th August, 2025. If you have any questions, kindly send an email to [email protected]. #trainings #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

FEATURED MEMBER OF THE WEEK David Orleans Kweku Oduro is an accomplished lawyer with over three years of experience in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Corporate Practice, Labour Law, Property Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). To know more about David, kindly read his profile below. #featuredmemberoftheweek #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” - John C. Crosby. This quote was brought alive during the mentorship session between Mr. Kizito Beyuo and his assigned mentees from the Mentorship Programme organized last two years by the Chapter. These mentees and their mentor, met to have a session over lunch. It definitely was a fun-filled learning experience for all who attended the session. Kizito Beyuo Naa Angerley A. Abena Addo, MGhIS, ACIArb Efua Ohenmaa Amewudah, MCIArb Irene Ali Dery Jirephine Appiah Kwabena Frimpong Mensah. MCIArb Maame Sekyere Boateng #mentorship #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

The doctrine of abuse of rights serves as a critical safeguard in investment arbitration, ensuring that the arbitration process is not triggered for inappropriate purposes. More particularly, it protects against the use of tactics in Investment Arbitrations that could lead to undue delays in the arbitration process, as such delays could frustrate the timely enforcement of rights of the parties involved. Further, the doctrine of abuse of rights promotes an environment of equity and justice, ensuring that arbitration serves its intended purpose of resolving disputes efficiently and fairly. It also ensures that arbitration is not misused for purposes such as harassment, undue delay or obtaining unjust advantages. To establish that an abuse of rights has occurred, it is required that an investor exercise a right under a treaty. Then, that right that was exercised must have been exercised in bad faith or for an improper purpose. It must also be established that the right exercised under the treaty has caused harm to the state. In all cases, the timing of the investment and the reasonableness of the investor’s actions are critical factors that an arbitral tribunal considers in making a determination that there has been an abuse of rights. #wat #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

?????? Happy International Women's Day to all of the amazing women of our Institute and every amazing woman in the world. Keep breaking barriers, chasing your dreams and proving that nothing is impossible! When women rise, society shines, for women empowerment is world empowerment. ??? Olusola Adegbonmire Chief Gbola Akinola, SAN Prof Paul Idornigie, SAN, PhD, C.Arb Obosa Akpata Miannaya Essien Dr Adeyemi Agbelusi FICMC, FCIArb Dr. Kolawole Mayomi Seyilayo Ojo, SAN, M.CIoD Laura Alakija FCIArb Chioma S. Jack - LLM Aberdeen, FICMC, MCIArb (UK), IMI Mediator Chinenye Onyemaizu Olushola Adeniran(ACIArb,ACIS,MIoD,MNIM) Emeka Nwadioke Funke Agbor Yejide Osunkeye Esosa Omo-Usoh Ikenna Okoli Audu Mela Nunghe Agba Eimunjeze Roseline Obiageli Nwosu Emeka Onyeka kazeem gbadamos? Nania Owusu-Ankomah, FCIArb Emuobonuvie A. Majemite Chinelo Agbala Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Ghana Chapter CIArb Rwanda Branch CIArb India Branch ciarb South Africa (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - South Africa Branch) Ciarb Qatar and QFC branch Ciarb Scottish Branch CIArb UAE Branch CIArb Egypt Branch CIArb Young Members Group (YMG) CIArb UK (Nigeria) YMG African Arbitration Association International Centre for Arbitration & Mediation Abuja (ICAMA) SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)

FEATURED MEMBER OF THE WEEK Piesie Agyemang-Nkansah is an aspiring legal professional with a strong focus on arbitration and legal technology. He is currently pursuing a Qualifying Certificate in Law at the Ghana School of Law and is a student member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Ghana Chapter. Sam Okudzeto & Associates #featuredmemberoftheweek #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

This doctrine ensures the finality and certainty of arbitration awards, preventing tribunals from reopening cases unless specific legal exceptions apply. Once an arbitral tribunal has rendered a final award, its jurisdiction over the dispute comes to an end. However, there are exceptions where a tribunal may retain limited authority: 1. Correction of Clerical or Typographical Errors – Many arbitration rules (e.g., Article 36 of the UNCITRAL Model Law) allow tribunals to correct minor errors in an award. 2. Interpretation of an Award – If the language of the award is unclear, some rules permit a tribunal to clarify its meaning. 3. Additional Awards – A tribunal may issue an additional award if a claim presented in the arbitration was not addressed in the original decision. The functus officio doctrine is crucial in arbitration, ensuring that awards remain final and binding while allowing limited exceptions for necessary corrections. By understanding its implications, parties and arbitrators can navigate arbitration proceedings with greater confidence in the certainty and enforceability of final awards. #wat #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

FEATURED MEMBER OF THE WEEK Yorm Ama Abledu is an award-winning energy and infrastructure lawyer with significant expertise in international arbitration and dispute resolution. She has successfully represented corporate clients in high-stakes commercial negotiations, international arbitration proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution. To know more about Yorm, kindly read her profile below. #featuredmemberoftheweek #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter