Young Arbitrators Network Holds Inaugural Moot Competition July 28
The Lagos Court of Arbitration Young Arbitrators Network (LCA-YAN) is set to hold its inaugural edition of its International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition.
The Moot Competition, which is aimed at boosting practitioners’ interest in arbitration and also to improve arbitration skills and proficiency amongst young practitioners, is scheduled to hold on July 28, 2017 at Lagos Court of Arbitration, 1A, Remi Olowude Street, 2nd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria.
A statement from LCAYAN, said the competition will provide a unique opportunity for young practitioners and students, to gain exposure to diverse issues in international commercial arbitration including emergency arbitration, joinder of parties and several other contemporary issues in international commercial arbitration.
According to the statement, the competition will have participating firms
like AELEX, Aluko & Oyebode, Babalakin & Co., SPA Ajibade & Co., Streamsowers & Köhn, Punuka, Perchstone and Graeys amongst others.
“Law students from tertiary institutions around the country will also be participating in the competition.
“The LCA-YAN Moot will provide a unique opportunity for young practitioners and students, to gain exposure to diverse issues in international commercial arbitration including emergency arbitration, joinder of parties and several other contemporary issues in international commercial arbitration.
“It is now common knowledge that Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, are crucial factors to investment development and economic growth and have become international best practices for resolving commercial disputes of various magnitudes. With the global development of arbitration, it is paramount that Nigerian practitioners are not left in the wind.
“Particularly, there is a need to ensure the promotion and development of the arbitration practice culture, amongst young practitioners.
“The LCA-YAN is an LCA-sponsored association for practitioners, students and young members of the arbitration community. The aim of the Group, is to expose its members to the practice of international arbitration and provide them with a platform to exchange views on issues in international arbitration”, it added.