Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre attends IBA Maritime and Transport

The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre, EMAC, has participated in the International Bar Association, IBA, Maritime and Transport Law Conference in Rio de Janeiro.

Presented by the IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee, supported by the ICA Latin American Regional Forum, the 2017 Conference focused on topics related to changes in the maritime sector, including legal challenges supporting the said updates.

As part of the centre’s participation, EMAC Executive Committee Member, Richard Briggs took part in the conference’s 'Key issues in arbitration – a comparative study' panel. The panel discussions examined key issues in maritime arbitration and how these are addressed in three major arbitration jurisdictions, Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as other maritime markets, including Latin America and the Middle East.

According to Majid Obaid bin Bashir, Vice Chairman and Secretary General at EMAC, the Conference helped EMAC continue to raise awareness of the services offered by the centre, specifically those tailored to meet the needs of regional and global clients.

"2017 has seen the EMAC team work tirelessly to introduce the centre to the international maritime market, with successful introductions to the Asian and European hubs. We are now looking forward to connecting with the American and Latin American maritime communities and introducing them to EMAC and the benefits it brings to the wider maritime sector," he continued.

Bin Bashir added, "These conferences go further than introducing a new centre to the maritime market. They ensure the global maritime industry knows they have access to a panel of regional and international arbitrators, mediators and experts committed to the delivery of services which are current and trusted."

source: WAM