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Ukrainian Arbitration Association The Ukrainian Arbitration Association is not an arbitration institution.

The Ukrainian Arbitration Association is a non-profit NGO that brings together lawyers, regardless of their belonging to a particular jurisdiction, who are professionally engaged or interested in the practice of the disputes in the sphere of international arbitration. Membership in the Ukrainian Arbitration Association is open to all individuals possessing a law degree and having professional interest in the international arbitration practice, as well as sharing the goal and objectives of the establishment of the Association. The main objectives of the Association is promotion of Ukraine and, in particular, Kyiv as a venue for international arbitration, providing assistance and support interest in the practice of international arbitration as a method of resolving of cross-border disputes, promotion of knowledge and experience in resolving disputes through international arbitration, as well as strengthening of cooperation and exchange of experience between the specialists from around the world. Moreover, it cooperates actively with the ICAC at CCI of Ukraine and other arbitration institutions, as well as similar associations dealing with the development and promotion of international arbitration practice. The Ukrainian Arbitration Association invites practitioners and individuals interested in the development of international arbitration practice, to cooperate actively as members and candidate members of the Association.

25/09/2026

21 вересня 2026 року робоча група УАА подала до Касаційного господарського суду у складі Верховного Суду колективно підготовлений незалежними спеціалістами висновок (Amicus Curiae Brief) щодо справи № 910/3022/24 за позовом компанії Onur Taahhut Tasimacilik Insaat Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S. в особі представництва в Україні (Компанія) до Державного агентства відновлення та розвитку інфраструктури України, правонаступника Укравтодору (Держагентство).

На думку робочої групи, у цій Справі порушено важливі питання, вирішення яких Верховним Судом має суттєве значення для розвитку арбітражу в Україні та формування сприйняття України як юрисдикції, дружньої до арбітражу. У межах цієї справи Верховний Суд матиме можливість надати роз'яснення щодо:

- тлумачення арбітражного застереження у договорі, укладеному на умовах Червоної книги FIDIC 1999 року;
- дійсності та виконуваності арбітражного застереження, за яким сторони передали спір на вирішення міжнародного арбітражу без зазначення арбітражної установи, місця та регламенту, зокрема з урахуванням механізму статті IV Європейської конвенції про зовнішньоторговельний арбітраж 1961 року;
- арбітрабельності спорів за договорами, укладеними у сфері публічних закупівель;
- впливу на чинність арбітражного застереження того, що сторона раніше не заперечувала проти юрисдикції державного суду в іншому спорі за тим же договором.

Робоча група дійшла висновку, що арбітражне застереження про остаточне вирішення спорів у міжнародному арбітражі саме по собі є арбітражною угодою, що виключає юрисдикцію державних судів; що за відсутності згоди сторін щодо формування трибуналу чи правил арбітражу ці питання врегульовує субсидіарний механізм статті IV Європейської конвенції 1961 року, а тому відсутність окремих умов арбітражу не позбавляє застереження дійсності та виконуваності; що цивільно-правові аспекти спорів за договорами про публічні закупівлі є арбітрабельними (частина друга статті 22 ГПК України); і що незаявлення заперечень проти юрисдикції державного суду в одному провадженні не позбавляє сторону права посилатися на арбітражну угоду в іншому спорі.

Висновок підготовлено робочою групою УАА у складі: Олександр Друг, голова робочої групи, партнер Sayenko Kharenko; Валерія Лада, Amicus Curiae Officer УАА, адвокатка; Сергій Уваров, Президент УАА, партнер IMPACTA LAW; Кристина Хріпкова, членкиня Правління УАА, радниця IMPACTA LAW; Каталіна Шкуро, юристка Sayenko Kharenko; Alessandro Platania, старший менеджер з контрактів Webuild (Бухарест, Румунія).

Робоча група сподівається, що цей висновок стане у нагоді Верховному Суду.

Із повним текстом висновку можна ознайомитись тут:https://uaa.in.ua/Uploads/Admin/Case%20910.3022.24_UAA%20Amicus%20Curiae%20Brief_FIDIC_21092026.pdf

24/09/2026

9 жовтня 2026 року відбудуться ХІІІ Міжнародні арбітражні читання пам’яті академіка І.Г.Побірченка.

Запрошуємо представників юридичної спільноти долучитися до професійного діалогу щодо актуальних тенденцій розвитку міжнародного комерційного арбітражу, обміну практичним досвідом та формування сучасних підходів до вирішення міжнародних комерційних спорів.

Тема цьогорічних Читань - «Цифрова трансформація та етика в арбітражі: нові виміри збереження інституційної довіри». Програма конференції передбачає дві тематичні сесії.

І сесія «Етична архітектура міжнародного арбітражу»:
• Інституційна довіра в міжнародному арбітражі: нові етичні виклики
• Досягнення мети за будь-яку ціну або знову про етичні правила поведінки представників сторін в арбітражі
• Трансформація етики в арбітражі під впливом цифровізації і ШІ
• «Геополітичні» виклики для арбітрів: розкриття інформації та добросовісність у нову епоху

ІІ сесія «Міжнародний арбітраж у цифровій реальності»:
• Е-арбітраж без ілюзій: що є необхідним, а що – декоративним?
• Рівність сторін та баланс можливостей в умовах цифровізації
• ШІ в арбітражі: інструмент ефективності чи загроза довірі?
• ШІ та тлумачення договорів в арбітражі

Реєстрація та детальна інформація про спікерів та модераторів заходу доступна на сайті: https://readings.icac.org.ua/

27/08/2026

What does arbitration that truly works look like?

On 25 September 2026, the international arbitration community will come together in Vilnius to discuss exactly that.

Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026. ARBITRATION THAT WORKS — Efficiency. Expertise. Endgame.

🎟️ Regular-price registration is available until 4 September 2026 by the link https://vilniusarbitrationday.com/

This year’s programme moves beyond abstract debate and focuses on the issues that shape arbitration in practice: efficiency, strategy, enforcement, counsel conduct, technology, public interest, and the growing role of artificial intelligence.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Dr Maxi Scherer as the keynote speaker.
Professor Scherer has more than 20 years of experience in international arbitration across both civil and common law systems. She has acted as counsel, arbitrator, or legal expert in more than 140 commercial and investor-State arbitrations. She is President of the London Court of International Arbitration and a tenured Professor of Law at Queen Mary University of London.

The 2026 agenda will ask some challenging and highly practical questions:

🔹 Arbitration: Director’s Cut or Groundhog Day?
🔹 Arbitration for Business, Not for Sport
🔹 Thinking Ahead: Pitfalls in Preparing for Enforcement
🔹 Streamlined Arbitration: Smart Case Management or Procedural Risk?
🔹 White Knight or Dark Knight? How Far Can Counsel Go?
🔹 Arbitration 4.0: Virtual Service, Synthetic Evidence, Algorithmic Awards
🔹 AI in Arbitration: Assistant, Risk, or Silent Participant?
🔹 Public Interest and International Arbitration

And the programme will not stop with the main conference. A full week of side events will surround Vilnius Arbitration Day, creating even more opportunities to meet colleagues, exchange perspectives, and connect with the international arbitration community.

📅 25 September 2026
📍 Vilnius
🎟️ Regular-price registration until 4 September 2026

If Vilnius is on your arbitration calendar this autumn, now is the time to register.

29/07/2026

The final programme of the III UAA Arbitration Academy 2026 is now available.

Over two months, participants will have an opportunity to learn from an outstanding line-up of arbitrators, counsel, academics, and arbitration practitioners from around the world, covering both the fundamentals of international arbitration and a range of specialised topics.

We would particularly like to draw your attention to:

🔹 Round Table: Career Development and Soft Skills (8 October 2026), featuring Dr. Paschalis Paschalidis, Anna Bordiugova, James Castello, and Benjamin Siino, moderated by Krystyna Khripkova and Oleksii Maslov.

🔹 22 October 2026, which will feature a lecture on Research in International Arbitration followed by a Jus Mundi Workshop.

Please find the final programme of the III UAA Arbitration Academy 2026 by the link:https://uaa.in.ua/Uploads/Admin/III%20UAA%20Program_Final_29.07.2026.pdf

From introductory lectures on arbitration and arbitral procedure to specialised sessions on investment arbitration, technology, construction disputes, sports arbitration, EU law, third-party funding, commodities arbitration, damages, and cross-examination, the Academy offers a comprehensive programme led by leading figures of the international arbitration community.

We look forward to welcoming this year's cohort of III UAA Arbitration Academy participants this autumn.

23/07/2026

Today it’s time to learn more about the esteemed lecturers of our III Arbitration Academy! We have collected all relevant information regarding the speakers of Module I and Module II in our Brochure below.

We look forward to welcoming our lecturers and participants during the inaugural lecture in September!

To register for the Academy please follow the link: https://forms.gle/KwmtpjjHmqHLxeH17
The application deadline is 9 August 2026.

Members of the organizing committee: Olena Perepelynska, Olexander Droug, Anna Guillard Sazhko, Oleksii Maslov and Krystyna Khripkova

15/07/2026

We have a truly thrilling announcement to share with you! Jus Mundi is joining the III UAA Arbitration Academy as its Legal AI Partner!

This partnership marks an exciting new milestone for the Academy. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape legal research in international dispute resolution, the Academy will now offer our participants a practical insight into the technologies that are enhancing arbitration practice.

Participants of the III UAA Arbitration Academy will benefit from:

🔹 Three weeks of complimentary access to the Jus Mundi platform, allowing them to explore its comprehensive arbitration and international law database throughout the programme.

🔹 A hands-on workshop delivered by the Jus Mundi team, featuring practical guidance on advanced legal research and the platform’s AI-powered capabilities for arbitration practitioners.

This is an opportunity for you to develop practical skills with one of the leading legal technology platforms used by arbitration professionals worldwide.

We are sincerely grateful to the Jus Mundi team for supporting the Ukrainian arbitration practitioners and for becoming part of the III UAA Arbitration Academy.

01/07/2026

UAA announces the full programme of the III UAA Arbitration Academy starting on 8 September 2026.

Browse the attached files to see the full curriculum and 19 lecturers who kindly agreed to join us this year.

We are proud to have gathered a truly remarkable group of practitioners and academics, some of them returning from the previous editions and some joining us for the first time. Our lecturers come from across various jurisdictions and legal backgrounds, bringing diverse perspectives on the complex issues of international arbitration.

In addition to its well-tested programme divided into basic and special courses, this year the Academy offers several new courses, including:

- Arbitration and the EU Law
- Research in International Arbitration
- Cross-examination

Registration will be open until 9 August 2026. Please follow the link to register: https://forms.gle/KwmtpjjHmqHLxeH17

19/06/2026

The Ukrainian Arbitration Association is delighted to support the Finland Arbitration Institute's 115th Anniversary Conference, taking place in Helsinki on 21 August 2026.

Founded in 1911, FAI is one of the oldest continuously operating arbitration institutions in the world and the oldest in the Nordic region. This August, FAI marks 115 years with a conference exploring how international commercial arbitration operates when the rules-based order is under strain, from contract drafting and risk allocation through arbitral proceedings to the recognition and enforcement of awards.

The day opens with the Helsinki Lecture 2026 by Gary Born, followed by three panel discussions with speakers including Khawar Qureshi KC, Carolyn Lamm, Elliott Geisinger, and Dr. Olena Perepelynska, drawn from leading practices across Europe, Asia, and North America. The day concludes with a gala dinner at Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage sea fortress.

The conference can be attended in person in Helsinki or remotely.

More information and registration: https://fai115.fi/

18/05/2026

The Ukrainian Arbitration Association is happy to open registration for the Arbitration Academy, now in its III edition!

As previous editions, the III UAA Arbitration Academy will help a wider audience of Ukrainian lawyers and students, as well as representatives of business, to enhance their knowledge and skills in international arbitration through practical and interactive lectures and a round table. The goal is to prepare Ukrainians to effectively navigate the growing number of international disputes, including those arising during the war, as well as to negotiate dispute resolution clauses in new cross-border contracts and projects, including for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The III UAA Arbitration Academy is open to all Ukrainian citizens regardless of their place of residence. This course will be free of charge.

The faculty of the UAA Arbitration Academy will include prominent arbitration practitioners and academics from leading international law firms, universities and institutions, as well as independent arbitrators, providing valuable insights and expertise to Ukrainian participants.

The course will be taught online in English, divided into two parts with 40 hours of lectures in total:

• Module 1: Basic course | 8 September – 8 October 2026 | two-hour lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00 Kyiv time, 9 lectures and a round table

• Module 2: Specialised course | 13 October – 12 November 2026 | two-hour lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00 Kyiv time, 10 lectures

The curriculum encompasses fundamentals of international arbitration, from arbitration agreements to post-award proceedings, lectures on industry-specific arbitrations (e.g., construction, sports, maritime, commodity), as well as topical issues in arbitration (e.g., damages, third party funding, AI & modern technologies).

The III edition will feature a new specialised topic on interaction between arbitration and the EU law. It will also offer two new skill-oriented lectures on legal research in international arbitration and cross-examination of witnesses.

More detailed program of the III Arbitration Academy will be published soon. Please follow the UAA on social media and our website.

To register for the III UAA Arbitration Academy please follow the link: https://forms.gle/KwmtpjjHmqHLxeH17

The application deadline is 9 August 2026.

Participants who attend at least 16 out of 20 lectures of the III UAA Arbitration Academy will be awarded a certificate of attendance.

Contact details: [email protected]

Members of the organization committee: Olena Perepelynska, Olexander Droug, Anna Guillard Sazhko, Oleksii Maslov and Krystyna Khripkova

13/05/2026

Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026: Arbitration That Works — Efficiency. Expertise. Endgame

Date: 25 September 2026

Title: Arbitration That Works — Efficiency. Expertise. Endgame.

We are pleased to support Vilnius Arbitration Day 2026, which will take place in Vilnius on 25 September 2026.

This year’s theme, “Arbitration That Works — Efficiency. Expertise. Endgame.”, will bring together leading arbitration practitioners, academics and experts to discuss the issues that determine whether arbitration truly works in practice.

The event will feature more than 40 leading arbitration practitioners, academics and experts as speakers, two parallel streams of focused discussions, over 200 participants, and the setting of amazing Vilnius as a meeting point for the international arbitration community. The keynote address will be delivered by Prof Dr Maxi Scherer.

The programme will address AI, enforcement, procedural strategy, public interest, advocacy, virtual service, synthetic evidence and the real endgame of disputes.

Join us in Vilnius for a day of focused discussion, practical insight and first-rate arbitration debate.

Early Bird prices are available until 31 May 2026.

More information and registration: https://vilniusarbitrationday.com/

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