Resolving disputes beyond borders.
A UK-registered digital institution providing arbitration, mediation, and expert determination for parties in any jurisdiction, led by Counselor Abdel Rahim Abdullah Othman.
Registered in London. Serving disputants worldwide.
A UK-registered digital institution operating under number 11178650. The International Arbitration Centre connects members across more than 50 countries with arbitration, mediation, and certified legal education.
5 core services for global dispute resolution
From binding arbitration to certification programs, each service is designed for clarity, enforceability, and professional rigor across jurisdictions.
International arbitration
Binding, final rulings governed by agreed procedural rules. Suitable for cross-border commercial disputes.
Mediation & negotiation
Facilitated dialogue to reach mutually acceptable terms without recourse to litigation.
Expert determination
Independent specialist appointed for valuation, technical findings, or contractual interpretation.
Online dispute resolution
Secure virtual hearings with procedural safeguards and digital evidence handling for remote parties.
Legal training & certification
Accredited diploma, master's, and doctoral programs in international commercial arbitration and peace mediation.
The IAC Membership Scale. Six tiers, one standard.
From Associate to Institutional, each tier offers progressively greater access to certification, networking, and dispute resolution forums. Choose the level that matches your professional standing.
Associate
Entry-level membership for emerging professionals in dispute resolution.
£50
/Annualdigital membership certificate
digital ID card
directory listing
event access
Member
Full membership for practising arbitrators, mediators, and legal professionals.
£120
/Annualall Associate benefits
voting rights
networking events
forum participation
Fellow
Senior-level recognition for experienced dispute resolution practitioners.
£200
/Annualall Member benefits
fellow designation
mentorship programme
conference speaking priority
Institutional
Organisational membership for law firms, universities, and dispute resolution bodies.
£500
/Annualall Fellow benefits
five individual memberships
institutional directory listing
sponsorship opportunities
Professional diplomas that carry weight
Structured qualifications in international commercial arbitration and mediation, delivered by practitioners who know the field. Each program leads to a recognised certification.
Professional diploma in arbitration
Covers treaty frameworks, award drafting, and cross-border enforcement. Designed for legal professionals and arbitrators.
Professional diploma in mediation
Focuses on facilitation techniques, settlement strategies, and ethical practice. Suitable for mediators at any stage.
Certified arbitrator credential
Assesses procedural competence, evidentiary handling, and written reasoning. Awarded upon demonstrable proficiency.
Certified mediator credential
Validates practical mediation skills through observed exercises and case study analysis. A portable, peer-reviewed mark.
Fellowship programme
Advanced track for senior practitioners producing original research or a substantial arbitral award. By invitation and application.
What makes IAC different?
Hear from practitioners and academics who have engaged with our platform, networks, and professional development programs.
The digital platform removed every jurisdictional barrier. I filed a cross-border dispute and had a neutral arbitrator assigned within 72 hours.
Dr. Amina S.
Corporate Counsel, Energy Sector
I completed the Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration through the Academy. The curriculum met European standards and was delivered entirely online.
Carlos M.
Independent Arbitrator, Madrid
The independent neutral framework is what drew me to IAC. No home-court advantage. Just procedural fairness enforced digitally.
Priya K.
Senior Mediator, Singapore
Their global network connected me with co-arbitrators across three continents for a complex construction case. The directory is one of the best curated I have seen.
James T.
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Join the Centre or submit your case today
Membership grants you access to a global network of accredited professionals and a digital platform built for modern dispute resolution. Submitting a case connects you with qualified arbitrators and mediators without delay.