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New Publication | Women in Dispute Resolution
We are pleased to share that our article, "Women in Dispute Resolution: VIAC's Role in Advancing Gender Diversity", authored by Nazli Morali and Elisabeth Vanas-Metzler, has been published in the third issue of the Women in Law Journal (17 April 2026). The article...
AMBASSADORS REPORT – Bulgaria
The 2025 Amendments to the Bulgarian Arbitration Act: What Practitioners Need to KnowAuthor: VIAC Ambassador for Bulgaria, Yoana Yovnova, Attorney At Law at Tomov&TomovAs VIAC CAN already published in the VIAC CAN Newsletter from November 2025, the rules related...
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EmpowerHER ADR: Navigating Paths to Inclusivity and Relevance – A Fireside Chat on International Women’s Day
Winning the Room – The Neuroscience of Effective Advocacy and Leadership
During Paris Arbitration Week 2026, we were pleased to organise “Winning the Room: The Neuroscience of Effective Advocacy and Leadership” — a session that invited participants to explore advocacy and leadership through the lens of the nervous system. Thanks to the...
Important information: Correspondence with false / forged / falsified documents
Dear users, Please note that currently there seem to be false / forged / falsified documents in circulation that give the impression of originating from VIAC as they (falsely) use our logo. They also often refer to fictitious VIAC proceedings and case numbers that do...
The Vienna International Arbitral Centre Celebrates its 50th Anniversary – A Tradition of Progress
The VIAC´s 50th Anniversary year may have come to an end, but the wonderful memories will stay with us for a long time. In the article “The Vienna International Arbitral Centre Celebrates its 50th Anniversary – A Tradition of Progress”, published in the Romanian...
VIAC CAN Congress, 13 February 2026: Impressions
Arbitration and AI Ethics: Insights from VIAC’s Secretary General on the Confabul‑Arb Podcast
In the latest episode of Confabul‑Arb, VIAC Secretary General Niamh Leinwather joins host Piyush Pandit to explore one of the most important developments in modern dispute resolution: the rise of Artificial Intelligence in international arbitration. The discussion...
VIAC’s New President Featured in Die Presse: VIAC’s Role in Ukraine’s Reconstruction
Franz Schwarz was recently interviewed by the Austrian newspaper Die Presse in its renowned legal section “Rechtspanorama". In the interview, Franz Schwarz discussed the crucial role arbitration can play in rebuilding Ukraine and ensuring legal certainty for...
