THE AUTHOR<\/strong>: The International Arbitration Center of Madrid – Ibero-American Arbitration Center (CIAM-CIAR)<\/a> continues its efforts to enhance the use of international arbitration in the Ibero-American region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIAM-CIAR\u2019s origin follows a broader vision to provide Ibero-American businesses with a competitive arbitration forum that understands the unique legal cultures and business dynamics of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 2020 through the merger of three prominent arbitration institutions in Spain \u2013 the Court of Arbitration of Madrid (CAM),<\/a> the Spanish Court of Arbitration (CEA)<\/a>, and the Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration (CIMA)<\/a> \u2013 CIAM has grown rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2024, CIAM signed an alliance with the Ibero-American Arbitration Centre (CIAR) founded in 2015 under the auspices of the Ibero-American General Secretariat and the Conference of Ministers of Justice of Ibero-American Countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After incorporating CIAR\u2019s case load, now CIAM CIAR has administered over 44 international arbitration cases and recently published the new Arbitration Rules. The CIAM-CIAR Arbitration Rules 2024<\/a>, drafted by its Best Practices Commission<\/a>, incorporate the best practices in international arbitration and have streamlined its procedures to offer more cost-effective and efficient solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The need for an Ibero-American international arbitration institution of reference is too large to overlook. Roughly, the region accounts for up to 25% of global arbitration cases, yet businesses traditionally sought resolution in cities like Paris, London, and New York. The creation of CIAM-CIAR responds to a growing demand for a regionally focused institution that can provide agility, security, and expertise in matters closely linked to Ibero-American markets. The advantage of offering services in languages like Spanish and Portuguese, along with an understanding of the shared legal traditions across the region, positions CIAM-CIAR as an interesting alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with this effort, comes the effort of promoting Ibero-American seats of arbitration which aligns with the broader goal of making the region a hub for international dispute resolution. Madrid, for example, has positioned itself as a significant arbitration seat, supported by favorable Constitutional Court decisions defending the validity of awards, a sturdy judicial structure and rule of law, a vibrant and ever-growing arbitral community and strategic location between Europe and Latin America. Other seats like Santiago, Chile or Lima, Per\u00fa also have significant advantages for Ibero-American parties including arbitration-friendly legal systems and reduced costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, this past November the XXIX Ibero-American Summit was held in Cuenca, Ecuador, bringing together Ibero-American Heads of State and Government, as well as over 1.000 of the regions businesses. During the event, the Summit explicitly recognized “the strategic alliance between the Ibero-American Arbitration Center (CIAR) and the Madrid International Arbitration Center (CIAM) as part of the strengthening and promotion of regional mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes<\/em>.” This unprecedented recognition by the highest leaders of the Ibero-American countries establishes CIAM-CIAR as the leading arbitration institution for handling disputes involving Ibero-American parties.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since its inception, CIAM-CIAR has administered 44 arbitration cases involving parties from 26 different countries, including Spain, Italy, Bolivia, Germany, France, Switzerland, and the United States. The average amount in dispute across all cases is approximately 5.1 million euros, which reflects the institution’s ability to handle complex, high-value cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, in terms of time, the average duration of a case at CIAM-CIAR is approximately 13 months. For smaller or simpler disputes, CIAM-CIAR offers abbreviated and hyper-abbreviated procedures, with the former having an average duration of 8 months and the latter an average of 4 months. This focus on agility and responsiveness is part of CIAM-CIAR\u2019s commitment to its users\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More information on CIAM-CIAR\u2019s statistics available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIAM-CIAR operates with a robust structure of commissions responsible of taking the most important decisions for the institution and which include \u2013 ad honorem <\/em>\u2013 the most prominent professionals in the field. These commissions include the Appointment of Arbitrators Commission<\/a>, responsible for overseeing the nomination and confirmation of arbitrators, chaired by the President \u2013 Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Alonso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another key body is the Award Scrutiny Commission<\/a>, which, alongside the CIAM-CIAR General Secretariat reviews arbitral awards before their issuance, enhancing their quality and ensuring the awards meet international standards for clarity and enforceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, the mentioned Best Practices Commission \u2013 chaired by Alexis Mourre<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 plays a vital role in maintaining CIAM-CIAR\u2019s adherence to international best practices. Having been instrumental in updating the CIAM-CIAR Arbitration Rules 2024<\/a>, currently this Commission is working on a Procedural Guide aligned with the new Rules, ensuring that the conduct of arbitration proceedings follows the latest regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Arbitrators Challenges Commission<\/a> is tasked with resolving any challenges to the impartiality of arbitrators, guaranteeing fairness and transparency in these highly sensitive matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These commissions, which host a total of 53 reknown arbitration practitioners coming from 37 countries, collectively strengthen CIAM-CIAR\u2019s ability to provide efficient, transparent, and high-quality arbitration services, ensuring it always keeps up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, CIAM-CIAR has established Working Groups<\/a> composed of 218 experts coming from both companies and law firms from diverse industries. These groups act as think tanks that focus on areas such as investment arbitration, digital economy, construction, banking, corporate, and more. These groups share their work and research in an annual “Working Groups Meeting” that attracts over 200 professionals, fostering dialogue between SMEs, large companies, and legal experts in Ibero-America\u200b. This unique collaborative approach ensures that CIAM-CIAR remains as close as possible to its final users: enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, while CIAM-CIAR is a generalist<\/em> institution \u2013 it can administer cases of any sector \u2013 it achieves a crucial goal through its Working Groups: specialization. This unique collaborative approach ensures that CIAM-CIAR remains at the forefront of addressing sector-specific challenges through arbitration, providing tailored expertise to meet the needs of various industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In line with its mission to expand its presence across the Ibero-American region, CIAM-CIAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Mar\u00eda Paula Jij\u00f3n Andrade<\/strong><\/a> as Deputy Secretary General. Jij\u00f3n, of Ecuadorian nationality, brings her expertise in international arbitration, having worked for CIAM-CIAR and the Madrid Court of Arbitration and, before, working with international arbitrator, David Arias<\/strong><\/a>. Joining Jij\u00f3n are two new legal counsels, Thal\u00eda Jim\u00e9nez Vilcayauri<\/strong><\/a> and Stefano Lobat\u00f3n Ram\u00edrez<\/strong><\/a>, both of Peruvian nationality. Jim\u00e9nez, a law graduate from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), has a robust background in international arbitration, with notable achievements in moot court competitions. Lobat\u00f3n, with over eight years of experience in the Peruvian international arbitration market and has worked in key legal roles at major Peruvian financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIAM-CIAR believes that these new incorporations are essential as their know-how, in terms Peruvian, Ecuadorian and Latin legal systems, as well as the arbitral culture and key players, is key to accomplish its institutional goal of truly being a Center of reference in Ibero-America.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to CIAM-CIAR Chair Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Alonso<\/strong>, \u201cthis team reinforcement responds to the growth and needs of a thriving arbitral institution and aligns with the strategic goal of consolidating its leadership in the field of international arbitration with a particular focus on the Latin American region<\/em>\u201d. These appointments reflect CIAM-CIAR\u2019s dedication to enhancing its expertise and capacity to administer high-quality arbitration proceedings, ensuring that its users receive the best possible service directly from \u201clocally sourced\u201d professionals with an unprecedented recognition by the highest authorities and industry leaders of the Ibero-American.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As CIAM-CIAR strives to position itself as the reference institution for Ibero-America, leveraging the shared culture and common languages such as Spanish and Portuguese, Madrid itself also bound to become a go\u2013to destination with the upcoming ICCA Congress in 2026, adding even more momentum to this Ibero-American arbitration age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Marta Lalaguna Holzwarth<\/strong>, Secretary General of CIAM-CIAR<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and the Madrid Court of Arbitration<\/a>, is an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in arbitration and litigation. With specialized training in legal consulting and communication, she previously worked as Counsel at CMS Albi\u00f1ana & Su\u00e1rez de Lezo and as an associate at Cuatrecasas<\/a>, advising leading companies in sectors such as construction, insurance, and banking. She has participated in arbitrations under the rules of international institutions, including ICC<\/a>, and CIMA, among others. Additionally, she is an author and speaker on topics related to alternative dispute resolution and hybrid arbitration methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *The views and opinions expressed by authors are theirs and do not necessarily reflect those of their organizations, employers, or Daily Jus, Jus Mundi, or Jus Connect.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CIAM-CIAR: Leading Ibero-American arbitration with 44 cases, new 2024 Rules, and expert commissions, fostering regional hubs like Madrid, Santiago, and 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Marta Lalaguna Holzwarth<\/strong>, Secretary General of CIAM-CIAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFormation Through Unity: The Birth of CIAM-CIAR<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meeting a Regional Need: The Ibero-American Focus<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CIAM-CIAR\u2019s Numbers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CIAM-CIAR\u2019s Commissions and Working Groups<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Expansion and Growth in Latin America: Strengthening the Team<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Road Ahead: CIAM-CIAR\u2019s Vision for the Future<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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