Kwadwo Sarkodie and Joseph Otoo of Mayer Brown assess the appetite for international arbitration in Africa, following a recent event at which the views of
African arbitral institutions and those that use them were at the forefront of debate.
Judging by the interest in the Mayer Brown
African arbitral institutions event and the knowledge and passion of the speakers and attendees alike, the future is bright for international arbitration in Africa.
A number of interesting points arose from the keynote speeches and the subsequent discussions, which not only provided valuable insight into the manner in which
African arbitral institutions are contributing to the growth of arbitration, but also gave indication of potential future trends.