Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators

25/11/2025

21/11/2025

Meet your next global speaker - Mohammed Talib FCIArb, FCIMArb, Partner, Pinsent Masons (Hong Kong) and Construction Arbitration Expert.

Mohammed is a Partner at Pinsent Masons, a dual-Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (England & Wales). He has led cross-border arbitration matters spanning Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, bringing a unique comparative perspective across civil and common law systems.
His practice spans infrastructure, energy, and complex commercial disputes, and he is frequently engaged in high-value international arbitration under ICC, HKIAC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL rules. Mohammed’s global reach and practical insight make him an invaluable faculty member for training programs seeking real-world arbitration depth with cross-cultural nuance.
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21/11/2025

Meet your next Global Speaker - Thomas King FCIMArb (South Africa)

Thomas is a
Partner at Pinsent Masons (South Africa) and a Fellow of the Center. He has over 15 years’ experience advising developer and contractor clients across major projects in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors globally. He regularly advises in relation to issues arising under FIDIC, NEC, and other bespoke forms of contract, on day-to-day contract management issues, and the resolution of multi-million Dollar claims through arbitration, adjudication (and subsequent enforcement) and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. His recent experience includes advising EPC Contractors in relation Africa’s largest coal power stations, developers and EPC / O&M Contractors in relation to solar PV and CSP plants on the African continent, and the EPC Contractor on a biomass plant in South Africa.

Thomas is the South African board representative of Africa Construction Law, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and sits on the Arbitral Foundation of South Africa’s (AFSA) International Arbitration committee. He is ranked as a Future Leader (Partner) – Arbitration by Lexology (2025), is a frequent publisher in the domestic and international legal press, and regularly performs lecturing, speaking and training engagements on construction law, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution topics.

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14/11/2025

If you're interested in arbitration and mediation, you're invited to our 2nd CIMA Open House Program on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at CIMA House, Haatso.

The Open House helps you meet other participants, interact with CIMA, receive a Zoom orientation, familiarise yourself with our arbitration and mediation courses and training areas. Win a Free CIMA Gift

We entreat all to attend. For enquiries call: 0244671330 or 0506069343

12/11/2025

CIMA INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ARBITRATORS FORUM (CIYAF)

The CIMA International Young Arbitrators Forum (CIYAF) is a dynamic professional network established under the auspices of the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), England & Wales, to nurture, connect, and empower young arbitration and ADR practitioners across Africa and the wider world.

CIYAF brings together law students, emerging practitioners, researchers, and early-career professionals who share a passion for international arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution policy. The Forum provides a platform for intellectual exchange, mentorship, and professional development—bridging the gap between academic learning and practical arbitration experience.

09/11/2025

Congratulations to the Champions! 🎉

The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) proudly congratulates the winning team from the National Law University, Delhi, for their remarkable achievement and exceptional performance at MIMAC 2025.

Your dedication, intellect, and advocacy skills have set a new benchmark for excellence in international arbitration and maritime law. 🌍

Congratulations once again to National Law University Delhi, India [T2535], comprising of Lavanya Singh, Priya Sonkar, Aanya Singh, and Darsh*t Agarwal, for emerging as the winning team of the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2025 (MIMAC 2025), organised by the Maldives Moot Court Society (MMCS) and sponsored by the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (England & Wales). 🌊

🏆 The team was awarded USD 1,000 in prize money.
📚 Dr. Ajar Rab has also generously offered four signed hard copies of his book “Drafting Contracts: Advanced Principles” to the winners.
💻 Additionally, the team will receive a one-year free academic subscription to ISLG, valued at USD 1,550.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winning team for their remarkable achievement and outstanding performance in this year’s competition! 🔥

We look forward to continuing this journey of excellence in maritime arbitration at the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2026 (MIMAC 2026)! ⚖️

06/11/2025

Meet your next global speaker - David Greene FCIArb

This Autumn, at "Law, Practice and Procedure in Domestic and International Arbitration we present a steller line-up of distinguished global speakers including
David Greene FCIArb. David is the immediate past President of the Law Society of England & Wales and Chair of Council of which he was a member for International Practice for 15 years. He has headed up the Law Society International Committee, the Law and Policy Board and the Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee and was a member of the Law Society Board. He is a claimants’ practitioner and has specialized in Group claims of all natures for over 30 years in the UK and other jurisdictions. David heads Edwin Coe’s Group Action Litigation department and is co-President of the newly formed Collective Law and Redress Association (CLAR). His session explores the evolving global landscape of arbitration, the opportunies, complex challenges and ethical dilemmas facing emerging practitioners, and how to establish and sustain a successful cross-border arbitral practice.

01/11/2025

Commercial Mediation Training & Accreditation

The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators is proud to offer its flagship Commercial Mediation Training & Accreditation Programme. This intensive, practical
5-day course is followed by a formal accreditation assessment and is designed for individuals seeking internationally recognized mediator training and professional accreditation

30/10/2025

MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2025

Today is the Grand Finale of the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2025 in the Maldives sponsored by the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators.

We are delighted to share our 2025 CIMA Global Video. Please take a moment to watch.