Speakers

Partner, Wamae & Allen Advocates, Kenya Allen was the 48th  president emeritus of the Law Society of Kenya and a Senior Counsel. He has 27 years’ experience in litigation and is a Chartered Arbitrator with an LLM in International Dispute...
Business, Projects & Natural Resources Lawyer, Tanzania Asha-Sabrina Ayub (known as Sabrina) is a lawyer in Zanzibar (Advocate), Mainland Tanzania (Advocate), and England and Wales (Solicitor) and an Arbitrator, Mediator and Negotiator accredited in Tanzania. International Legal directories ranked Sabrina...
President, Zanzibar Law Society, Zanzibar MASOUD HAMIDU RUKAZIBWA is current new elected President of Zanzibar Law Society, is also founder and managing partner of Rukazibwa &Associates Advocates is a practicing lawyer for more than 16 years now in both Tanzania...
Partner, Howard Kennedy, UK Duncan is a barrister and a partner and head of the international arbitration team at Howard Kennedy in London. He acts as counsel in arbitration proceedings and in international litigation. He has worked on some of...
Arbitrator, Kenya Sylvia is an award-winning mental health champion, practicing architect and practising arbitrator with 20 years of experience in the construction industry. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Sycum Solutions Company Limited, an Architectural and Construction Management...
Director, JMiles & Co, Kenya
Barrister, 3VB, United Kingdom Jane has substantial experience of arbitrations in Africa, acting as legal advisor, counsel or arbitrator in countries across the continent.  Within Tanzania, Jane has acted as counsel for TANROADS, the Ministry of Works, MCA-T and the...
Team Leader, Africa Mining Legislation Atlas (AMLA), The World Bank Ron Chari is a lawyer at the World Bank in the Development Finance Practice Group. He provides legal and transactional support related to the Bank’s financial intermediation functions and innovative...
Senior Associate, Reed Smith, UAE Matthew Harley is a senior associate based in Reed Smith’s Dubai office.  He principally represents clients in international arbitrations in sectors including energy, hospitality, projects and construction, as well as post-M&A disputes.  He focuses on...
Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, United Kingdom Patrick Taylor is a Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Africa  practice.  He focuses on commercial and investment arbitration, with particular experience in the upstream oil & gas, energy, pharmaceuticals,...
Past Speakers
Founder & Managing Director
Iarb Africa
Managing Partner
GBS Africa Ltd
Partner
King & Spalding LLP
International Trade and Development Expert
Partner
Mbiriri Ngugi & Co Advocates
Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Advisor to the State Minister
Ministry of Justice, Ethiopia
Independent Arbitrator
Sanderson Arbitration
Lawyer
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
Executive/Partner
ENSafrica | Uganda
Asst. Prof., School of Law
Addis Ababa University
Past Events
September 25, 2025
8:00 am
Upcoming
September 20, 2024
7:00 pm
September 19, 2024
8:00 am
Expired
August 22, 2023
10:30 am
Expired
$FREE TO ATTEND
August 25, 2023
7:00 pm
The 10th East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) 2023 is delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated annual Africa Arbitration Awards (AAA) 2023. In its 4th year, the Africa Arbitration Awards aim to celebrate, recognise, and honor outstanding practitioners and leaders in the Africa arbitration ecosystem and will be celebrated at a Gala Dinner on Friday 25th August 2023 in Zanzibar. EAIAC has for the last nine years convened annual regional international arbitration forums, providing a platform for thousands to network, build partnerships and acquire new skills. EAIAC has profiled 450+ practitioners who have participated as speakers at the events. The Africa Arbitration Awards forms part of our vision of building international arbitration capacity, expanding our networks as we promote, profile and celebrate Africa’s success in international arbitration.
Expired
August 23, 2023
8:00 am
Now in its 10th year, the East Africa International Arbitration Conference 2023 will take place in Hotel Verde Zanzibar on the 23rd to 25th August 2023. The conference, themed: A golden age, celebrating the past and the future of International Arbitration in Africa, will be a celebration of a journey as we take time to review the last 10 years, providing practical plans to position the continent to play a beneficial role in the advancement of the Arbitration Industry.
Expired
June 15, 2022
10:00 am
In EAIAC’s commitment to enhance training and capacity building in international arbitration in Africa, we have dedicated Wednesday 15th June 2022 to FREE training sessions on career development and mentorship for young and aspiring arbitrators.
Expired
June 17, 2022
7:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Africa Arbitration Awards (AAA), hosted by EAIAC 2022, will be an opportunity to once again shine a light on exemplary leadership and success in Africa Arbitration.
June 16, 2022
8:00 am
Hosted in the fringes of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022, the 9th edition EAIAC will present a content rich program delving on topical issues ranging from trends, opportunities in adversity, Arbitration in the Commonwealth, sustainability and environmental concerns in Arbitration as well as Africa’s place in the progress on arbitration practice.