the InTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION Global Practice Guide

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Climate change has established itself as one of the most pressing problems of our time. Inevitably, differences have arisen. How to solve them? Elements of response with the president of the Mauritian branch of the Association of International Law.

What are the main areas that were discussed at the round table organized on June 20 jointly by the International Law Association and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law?
The key points of our discussion on the role of mediation in climate change and sustainability disputes include several aspects. We addressed the issue of mediation, which offers a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving climate change conflicts.

We also highlighted the advantages of mediation, including strengthening communication, seeking mutually beneficial agreements, and promoting sustainable results. In addition, during this round table, the Singapore Convention on Mediation was mentioned as a useful framework for resolving international climate-related disputes. It is necessary to promote awareness and adoption of the Singapore Convention.

Personally, I am of the opinion that mediation should be integrated into climate change policies and decision-making. Collaborative approaches and partnerships between governments, international organizations, civil society and private sector actors are crucial to using mediation and the Singapore Convention. This will help meet the challenges posed by climate change and sustainability.

How is that?
Mediation can offer a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving climate change conflicts by facilitating dialogue between the parties concerned. It can also help identify common interests by encouraging negotiation for solutions that benefit all.

What are the advantages of mediation?
The advantages are multiple. It offers flexibility, confidentiality, control of the parties over the result and the possibility of maintaining positive relationships. In addition, it is faster and less expensive than other forms of conflict resolution.

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Today, we come bearing fantastic news that has already set the tone for an incredible weekend!

On 28th July 2023, the Supreme Court of Mauritius  delivered its ruling in favour of our client in the AfriNIC Dispute matter on the issue of security for costs. This outcome is nothing short of a testament to the relentless dedication, unwavering commitment and exceptional expertise of our legal team.

The case, which was highly intricate and complex, tested the skills and mettle of our legal warriors. But they emerged victorious, bringing justice and relief to our client.

This victory is profound, not only for our client but also for the broader community, as it sets a precedent for similar disputes in the future.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our client for entrusting us with their case.

And to our legal team, we say a big THANK YOU! Your hard work, late nights, and relentless pursuit of justice have paid off, and we couldn't be more proud.

#Victory #SupremeCourtOfMauritius #AfriNICDispute #JusticePrevails#LegalTeam #WeFightForYou

We are pleased to inform that our Managing Partner Steven S. Sengayen LLM, MBA, in his capacity as the President of International Law Association Mauritius Branch, had an engaging roundtable discussion on #Mediation at the symposium commemorating the 150th anniversary of the International Law Association, which was co-organized with UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. We would like to express our gratitude to Catherine Kessedjian for inviting him and Diana Paraguacuto-Maheo to co-chair the debates. We also want to extend our thanks to the panelists Matthias Fekl, Judy Knieper,Majda Dabaghi, and Paul Fauteux, for their valuable contributions to the discussions.

Throughout the event, it was emphasized the importance of mediation in addressing climate change disputes and sustainability, among others:

1. Highlight how mediation can provide a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving conflicts arising from climate change issues.

2.Emphasize the benefits of mediation in fostering communication, reaching mutually beneficial agreements, and promoting sustainable outcomes.

3. The role of the Singapore Convention in facilitating climate change mediation: Discuss how the Singapore Convention on Mediation can serve as a valuable framework for resolving international climate-related disputes, among others.

4. Promoting awareness and adoption of the Singapore Convention:
5. Integrating mediation into climate change policy and decision-making:

6. Highlight the importance of collaborative approaches and partnerships between governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector actors in effectively utilizing mediation and the Singapore Convention to address climate change challenges and sustainability, among others.

Cheers to the ongoing success of the International Law Association and its French Branch. In these challenging times, international law is more vital than ever.

#ila2023 #mediation #law #internationallaw #paris #symposium #ila#climatechange #sustainability

The Mauritius International Law Association organized a webinar on October 22, 2020. It is with the aim of explaining the role and function of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The president of the association, lawyer Steven Sengayen, returned to the subject in an interview with Défi Plus. He discussed various cases heard before this body and explained its importance. He also added that a decision before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) binds the parties and that there is no appeal mechanism, according to the PCA arbitration rules.

On October 22, 2020, as President of the International Law Association (ADI) in Mauritius, you organized a webinar on the topic: the role and function of the permanent court of arbitration. What is the goal of this webinar?

The goal of the webinar is to improve understanding of the PCA, which was established in 1899 and also to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states.

The headquarters of the CPA was built in 1913 and is located in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is known as a "Peace Palace".

Mauritius is the only country in the region and in Africa that has a legal framework on international arbitration. Mauritius enacted the International Arbitration Law (IAA) in 2008, influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) law on international commercial arbitration. ...etc

21th Oct 2019

This appeal raises questions about the acquisition of ownership of immovable property through acquisitive prescription and the loss of a right of action through extinctive prescription.

The principal issues in this appeal are (i) whether the appellant’s authors had possession of the Plot of the necessary quality to entitle Lekha Kawal to become its owner by acquisitive prescription and (ii) whether the appellant’s action is time-barred by extinctive prescription. The Board will also address the challenge that the appellant failed to make his siblings parties to the action.

«J’ai soulevé la question de l’avis consultatif de la Cour internationale de Justice (CIJ) du 25 février 2019 sur l’archipel des Chagos », indique l’avocat Steven Sengayen. 

Selon lui, le conseil exécutif lui a conseillé de faire une proposition pour la création d’un groupe de travail pour l’étude des implications de cet avis. Il adressera une proposition détaillée au directeur des études de l’International Law Association (ILA), le professeur Marcel Brus, lors de la prochaine réunion du conseil exécutif en novembre 2019.

Me Steven Sengayen dit avoir le soutien d’autres membres du conseil exécutif de l’ILA, des avocats reconnus pour leurs travaux en droit international, tels que le professeur Mads Andenas, Queen’s Counsel (Norvège), le professeur Willem Van Genugten (Pays-Bas), le Dr Sarah MH Nouven (Cambridge University) et le professeur Eirik Bjorge (University of Bristol), entre autres. Ces derniers envisagent de soumettre une proposition sur les implications du récent avis consultatif...........

L’Association de droit international a vu le jour en 2018. Parlez-vous de cette association non gouvernementale et de ses objectifs?
L'Association  a été fondée à Bruxelles en 1 873. Ses objectifs sont l'étude, la clarification et le développement du droit international, tant public que privé, et la promotion de la compréhension internationale et du respect du droit international.

L’ILA jouit d’un statut consultatif auprès des organisations spécialisées de l’Organisation des  Nations unies en tant qu’organisation internationale non gouvernementale........