Episode 4 is about one of the most important on-going developments in international arbitration, it focuses on the rules amendment of the Convention on the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Larry Shore and I talk about some of the proposals in the ICSID Rules Amendment, particularly those that I found to be relevant for the African context. Larry shares from his wealth of experience from representing clients before ICSID tribunals.

Guest: Laurence Shore, Partner in the International Arbitration department, BonelliErede

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Leyou Tameru; Host: Leyou Tameru

Episode 3 is double the fun as we have a double interview episode with discussions delving into the world of technology and law.

In Addis Ababa, I talked to Rashida Abdulai about the potential of technology in the legal field, Artificial Intelligence etc… In Arusha, I talked to Madeline Kimei about Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and the impact of technology on how and where arbitration disputes will be held in the future.

Guests:

Rasheeda Abdullai, Chief Executive Officer, Strand Sahara. She previously practiced International Arbitration at Hogan Lovells.

Madeline Kimei, Founder, iResolve. She is a practicing lawyer in Tanzania and represents clients on different matters including arbitration.

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Tinsae Teferi; Host: Leyou Tameru

In Episode 2 of this season we are talking African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which came into force on the 30th of May! I speak with Dr. Joy Kategekwa  as she provides a bird’s eye view of the intricacies of trade, commerce, disputes and arbitration in relation to the AfCFTA and the existing Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa. It’s a complicated space but her invaluable insight helps! 

Guest: Dr. Joy Kategekwa, Head of UNCTAD Regional Office for Africa in Ethiopia

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Leyou Tameru, Tinsae Teferi; Host: Leyou Tameru

We're back with Season 2 and taking you to Mozambique! My guest, Pedro Couto, gives us a lot of great insight on the on-going amendment of Mozambique’s arbitration act, challenges facing arbitration in the country, capacity, legal infrastructure and recent developments towards the harmonization of the different legal instruments and shift of government attitude on arbitration. It’s so good it’s almost like a crash course!

Guest: Pedro Couto, Chairman of Couto, Graça & Associados (CGA) in Mozambique

Music: Ellias Fullmore; Editing: Tinsae Teferi; Host: Leyou Tameru

It’s World Cup time which means it is the best time to explore world of sports arbitration! My guest, John Ohaga, gives us the rundown about sports arbitration, how it works, what it looks like in Kenya and other countries and the challenges in the field for the users as well as the service providers.

Guest: John Ohaga, Managing Partner at TRIPLEOKLAW Advocates in Kenya & Chairman of the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal

Host: Leyou Tameru; Editing: Beruk Mengestu, Leyou Tameru; Music: Ellias Fullmore

This is a shared episode with the Citizens and Diaspora Directorate at the African Union and their podcast “AU on the Go”, Enjoy!

Guest: Prudence Sebahizi, Chief Technical Adviser on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, African Union

Host: Leyou Tameru; co-host: Loic Samuel Youth

Editing: Beruk Mengestu, Leyou Tameru; Music: Ellias Fullmore

Guest: Amb. Dr. Namira Negm, Legal Counsel, African Union

Host: Leyou Tameru; Editing: Beruk Mengestu, Leyou Tameru; Music: Ellias Fullmore

For this episode we have an enlightening dialogue of leading African arbitrators. Hailing from Nigeria and Kenya, the panel of arbitrators discuss issues related to setting fees, meddling by parties and courts, how to get appointments, being an arbitrator in the age of social media, corruption and bribery and so many intriguing topics.

Did I mention that it is an ALL WOMEN panel?

Here is more information about my guests: Wairimu Karanja is the founding partner at Envantage Law in Kenya. Njeri Kariuki is an arbitrator based in Kenya. Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour is an arbitrator and the managing partner at Doyin Rhodes-Vivour & Co. in Nigeria. Eunice Lumallas is an arbitrator and a partner at Lumallas, Achieng & Kavere in Kenya. 

Hosted by Leyou Tameru; Music by Ellias Fullmore; Editing by Beruk Mengestu

More information about my guests: Jurriaan Braat is Managing Director at Omni Bridgeway based in Switzerland and Hannah Van Roessel is Director and Senior Legal Counsel at Omni Bridgeway based in Netherlands.

Hosted by Leyou Tameru; Music by Ellias Fullmore; Editing by Beruk Mengestu

Episode 2 is a riveting interview with Professor Won Kidane about culture in international. arbitration. We discuss the impact of the nationality of parties, counsel, arbitrators and laws on the proceedings and outcome of the case. We also discuss practical issues concerning diversity, especially in investment arbitration cases, and how to make international arbitration more inclusive, and so much more.

More information about Prof Kidane:

Prof Won Kidane is an associated professor as the Seattle University School of Law and a Principal Addis Law Group LLP, a boutique international arbitration firm. He is the author of the book “The Culture of International Arbitration”.

Production:

Hosted by Leyou Tameru; Music by Ellias Fullmore; Editing by Beruk Mengestu

More information about Tunde and Isaiah:

Isaiah Bozimo, Partner, Broderick Bozimo & Company; Tunde Fagbohunlu, SAN. Partner, Aluko & Oyebode. Chairman, Board of Directors, Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC)