Webinar: Arbitration In Ghana: Keeping Up With Key International Best Practices & Developments

Arbitration has gained traction in Ghana. The enactment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798) over a decade ago marked a watershed in the practice of Arbitration in Ghana. The Act to a large extent was fashioned around the UNCITRAL Model Law and included key provisions promoting party autonomy, separability and the finality of arbitral awards. Arbitration continues to evolve significantly after the passage of Act 798. In recent times, issues of third-party funding, multiple parties in arbitration, emergency arbitrators, extension of arbitration agreements to non-signatory parties have taken the centre stage in various discussion about international arbitration. The evolution of international arbitration has seen some countries undergoing legislative reforms to ensure that their arbitration laws are in tune with modern best practices. This webinar seeks to trace the major and recent developments on arbitration in Ghana since the passage of Act 798. It shall highlight the significant progress in arbitration practice in Ghana and also consider key areas which calls for improvement to bring arbitration practice in Ghana up to speed with international developments. To view this webinar and read other content from the panel please visit: https://www.mondaq.com/litigation-med... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To view our other upcoming webinars please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yy3bra2y For advice and how we can showcase your content, reach engaged global audiences and create new relationships by building your firm and advisors’ brands please contact: [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Arbitration Landscape Prior To ADR Act 6:52 - Challenges With Legal Framework For Arbitration 10:54 - Key Features Of The Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 16:05 - Current Landscape Of Arbitration In Ghana Under Act 798 18:01 - Balance Between Arbitration & Intrusion By the Courts 21:10 - Need For Improvement 27:27 - Unwarranted Preliminary Point Of Law Application 35:38 - Third Party Funding 42:19 - Emergency Arbitrators 48:35 - Arbitration Of Environmental Disputes 50:08 - Future Of Arbitration In Ghana 55:03 - Q&A And Outro