Slynn Foundation delegation visits bcdr-aaa
A high profile delegation from the Slynn Foundation based in the UK today visited the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA).
The delegation was led by Sir David Keene, member of the Board of Trustees for the foundation and Mr. Michel Massih and Mr. Peter Risk.
During the visit, the delegation was given an overview of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) solutions provided by the BCDR-AAA, as well as the state of art technology used in the Chamber's facilities.
Sir David Keene praised the role of the Chamber in providing modern and professional ADR services in line with the highest international standards stating that the presence of such an organisation significantly contributes to Bahrain's reliable, professional and effective legal system.
Ali Al Aradi, the BCDR-AAA's chief registrar and Assistant CEO for Mediation said: "We were delighted to welcome Sir David and his colleagues to the BCDR-AAA and to highlight the Chamber's standing as a one-stop-shop for ADR and a major pillar to Bahrain's status as a world-class business and investment environment."
The Slynn Foundation was created in 1998 to fulfill a growing need for support, advice and training to young lawyers, to promote better understanding between Britain and these countries and to contribute to the development of joint action.
About the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA)
Providing the very latest in global ADR solutions with high-tech, custom-designed facilities, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA) was launched in partnership with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the world's leading provider of conflict management and dispute resolution services. Under the chairmanship of Sheikha Haya bint Rashed Al Khalifa, one of the most eminent lawyers and arbitrators in Bahrain and former President of the United Nations General Assembly, the Kingdom of Bahrain is the first country in the world to establish a "Free Arbitration Zone" and to introduce the concept of Statutory ADR Tribunals.
Since the introduction of Bahraini Decree No. 30 of 2009 the Chamber has been providing: (A) the very latest in global ADR solutions with world class case management for effective mediation and arbitration (including the unique "Free Arbitration Zone" which assists parties by offering a mechanism to avoid local courts when holding arbitration proceedings in Bahrain) and Statutory ADR Tribunals, for any claim exceeding BD500,000 (approximately US$1.3m) which would have come within the jurisdiction of the courts of Bahrain, and involves either an international commercial dispute or a party licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
For further information please visit the BCDR-AAA website: www.bcdr-aaa.org
Contact Details:
Mahmood Ali, Bell Pottinger Middle East:
+973 33 44 161
mali@bell-pottinger.co.uk
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