MIAC concludes a memorandum of understanding with Middlesex University Mauritius in relations to the Mauritius Arbitration Academy

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The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) is pleased to announce that it has concluded, on 5 July 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding with Middlesex University Mauritius in relation to the Mauritius Arbitration Academy. The agreement was signed by Professor Mari Jansen Van Rensburg, Campus Director of Middlesex University Mauritius and by Mr. Yvan Jean-Louis, Director […]

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MIAC concludes a cooperation agreement with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC)

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The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) is pleased to announce that it has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC). The agreement was signed on behalf of LACIAC by Babatunde Fagbohunlu SAN, and on behalf of MIAC by Mr. Yvan Jean-Louis, Director of MIAC. It was doubled by […]

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MIAC joins the International Arbitration Centre Alliance

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The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) has joined the International Arbitration Centre Alliance (IACA) along with the Arbitration Place, the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), the Maxwell Chambers, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the International Arbitration Centre Chambers. The six partners are recognized leaders and innovators in dispute resolution support worldwide offering modern, […]

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New Year Message

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As the new year dawns, we reflect on the activities of MIAC over the last twelve months. With the easing of restrictions in Mauritius, we had the pleasure of hosting in-person hearings in domestic and international cases as well as in-person and hybrid events at the state-of-the-art Mauritius Arbitration Suite in Port Louis. This includes: […]

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MAA & MIAC – In conversation with Charles Nairac

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On 31 October 2022, MIAC and the Mauritius Arbitration Academy co-hosted an ‘In conversation with’ event at Middlesex University Mauritius, featuring Charles Nairac, Partner at White & Case LLP. Charles Nairac is a prominent Paris-based counsel and is exclusively involved in international commercial and investment arbitrations. He regularly acts as arbitrator in various disputes, with […]

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MIAC HOSTS HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE ARBITRAL PROCESS

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On 30 June 2022, MIAC hosted a hybrid seminar on the topic “the Arbitral Process Step-by-Step” at the Mauritius Arbitration Suite and on Zoom. During the seminar, Emilie Gonin (Barrister, Brick Court Chambers), Louise Elmes (Partner, Keystone Law) and Shrivan Dabee (Executive, ENSafrica) under the moderation of Anne-Sophie Jullienne (Barrister, Afralaw Chambers & Officer of […]

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MIAC CONCLUDES COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH ICSID

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The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Agreement on General Arrangements with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The agreement was signed on behalf of ICSID by Aurélia Antonietti, ICSID Senior Legal Adviser, and on behalf of MIAC by Salim Moollan QC, Chairman of […]

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HYBRID CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN MAURITIUS HELD ON 7 AND 8 JUNE 2022

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The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) hosted a two-day hybrid conference on 7 and 8 June 2022 on the topic “International Arbitration in Mauritius – Comparative perspectives between Civil and Common Law”, alongside the Permanent Court of Arbitration – Mauritius Office, Université Panthéon-Assas, and Université Paris Saclay. Practitioners and academics shared their perspectives on key […]

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INTERVIEW OF HON. BERNARD YEUNG KAM JOHN YEUNG SIK YUEN, G.O.S.K.

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MIAC recently hosted a 9-day in-person hearing, in an international arbitration case involving Parties from Mauritius and South Africa in relation to a construction dispute. The Sole Arbitrator, Honourable Bernard Yeung Kam John Yeung Sik Yuen, G.O.S.K., was assisted by the Tribunal Secretary, Mr. Jag K. Narrainasamy, Barrister.  Prior to developing his practice as arbitrator, […]

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MIAC HOSTS NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS AND THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

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It has been an honour and a privilege for MIAC to host the negotiations between the Republic of Mauritius and the French Republic on the Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters treaties this week. The sessions were attended by the Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, the Honorable Mr. Maneesh Gobin, […]

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