AfAA 2nd Annual International Arbitration Conference

On April 16, join Winston & Strawn Partner Daniel Meagher for a discussion on “Belt and Road Initiative: What it means for Dispute Resolution in Africa” during the African Arbitration Association’s 2021 International Arbitration Conference.

China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” spans more than 60 countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia and involves numerous investors, contractors and developers as well as states. It is inevitable that commercial disputes will arise. China has not only opened courts in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shenzhen for this purpose, but it has also spearheaded the China Africa Joint Arbitration Centre in Johannesburg. While this shows China’s preparedness for such disputes, what—if anything—has Africa done to prepare for them? This panel will discuss the opportunities presented to Africa by the BRI and how arbitration institutions in African countries can ensure that they are better placed to resolve such disputes.

Register here.