- October 14, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Australian Arbitration Week events must sing in praise of arbitration. We disagree.
Join us for a thought-provoking session where unconventional viewpoints will take centre stage.
Our speakers, arbitral agents provocateurs, will engage in challenging traditional arbitral norms and advocate what for some, are views deemed controversial. Experience a lively discussion in a concise and impactful “PechaKucha 20×20” setting, culminating in acknowledging the speaker who successfully sways your opinion about a widely-held, established, and orthodox view about arbitration.
Don’t miss this event, which also marks the announcement of the branch’s new Young Members Group who will unveil its vision for 2026.
Details of CPD Points:
Western Australian legal practitioners will earn 1 CPD point in Competency Area 2: Professional Skills. Clifford Chance is the Approved QA Provider for this course under the Western Australian CPD scheme.
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Proudly sponsored by:
Ciarb Australia Young Members Group
Kristian Maley, Director
Katie Mead, Chair
Lucinda Brabazon
Amy Hando
Jake Lengui
Angelique Nelis
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Clifford Chance View profile »
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Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Time: 12:30pm – 12:45pm (Registration)
12:45pm – 2:00pm (Event)
Venue:
Clifford Chance
Level 24 Brookfield Place, 10 Carrington Street
Sydney NSW 2000
RSVP: By no later than Friday, 10 October 2025
Enquiries:
Gianna Totaro
CEO, CIArb Australia
Mob: 0438 337 328
info@ciarb.net.au
About the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Since 1915 the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators exists for the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution. In addition to providing education, training and accreditation for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, Ciarb acts as an international centre for practitioners, policymakers, academics and the business community. Our international membership of over 19,000 professionals spans more than 150 jurisdictions, connected by over 40 active Ciarb Branches worldwide. We support our members with learning and networking opportunities, qualifications, mentorship, research and resources, events and best practice guidance via our global branch network.
Ciarb Australia Branch, formed in 1995, provides tailored support for its membership and is involved in legislative policy and the development of legal principle. Branch membership comprises eminent and experienced professionals with globally recognised qualifications, resolving disputes in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure and construction, transport, energy and resources, maritime, sport, finance, IT, the arts, media and government schemes.
