REAL

Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers

What is REAL?

Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers – REAL is a group of global lawyers practicing in international arbitration and striving to achieve racial equality for arbitration lawyers.

If not now, when?

This is one of the most dynamic, international and diverse fields to work in law – where our love of international law and cross-border disputes naturally mix an array of identities, cultures, and languages, in addition to many other factors.

Race and REAL stand at the center of this roundabout, where each member is an anchor. Together we will achieve dialogue, action, and change.

REAL's Pillars

Access

REAL opens access to the international arbitration world through scholarships and sponsorships covering courses, events, and key industry gatherings.

Visibility

REAL puts practitioners on the international arbitration map by amplifying their voices through its website, social media, and newsletter.

Collaboration

REAL achieves its goals by partnering with institutions, organizations, and initiatives across the international arbitration community to drive meaningful change.

Blog

Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses and the Binding Force of Mediation Agreements: a Dutch perspective

The enforceability of multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses has long been a contested question in international arbitration. One recurring issue is whether parties can...

Can Allegations of Fraud reopen a Final Arbitral Award? The Hong Kong Court says No

The principle of finality lies at the heart of arbitration. Parties who voluntarily submit their disputes to arbitration are generally bound by the resulting award...

Early Determination in Arbitration: Hong Kong Court affirms the validity of HKIAC’s Summary Procedure

One of the traditional advantages of litigation over arbitration is the availability of summary judgment procedures, which allow courts to dispose of unmeritorious claims...

Pathological Arbitration Clauses and the Doctrine of Effective Interpretation: lessons from the Korean Supreme Court

Pathological arbitration clauses represent a persistent challenge in arbitration practice. Although arbitration agreements are intended to provide certainty and an...

Finality vs Fairness: the high threshold for resisting enforcement of arbitral awards in Singapore

The principle of finality is a cornerstone of international arbitration. Parties who submit disputes to arbitration expect the resulting award to be binding and...

Natural Justice Challenges in Arbitration: Singapore High Court reaffirms a high threshold for intervention

The principle of natural justice occupies a central place in international arbitration, safeguarding procedural fairness and ensuring parties have a reasonable...

Testimonials

João

Germany

REAL gave me the first opportunity to be in touch with international arbitration, and now I have a consolidated career outside my home jurisdiction.

Elizabeth

Nigeria

REAL gave me a supportive community of mentors and like-minds that was invaluable when I was finding my footing in international arbitration.

BECOME A MEMBER

Membership is free of charge and will add you to REAL’s members list, with which we regularly share scholarship opportunities, events, articles, partnerships, and news.