BRICS+ INTERNATIONAL
ARBITRATION ACADEMY
ARBITRATION ACADEMY
A new generation of international arbitrators
from BRICS countries for modern disputes
from BRICS countries for modern disputes
ABOUT
BRICS+ Arbitration Academy
Founded in 2026 at an initiative of the Association of Lawyers of Russia and the Russian Arbitration Association, the BRICS+ International Arbitration Academy was established in response to the evolving challenges facing cross-border dispute resolution.
Today, the effective functioning of international arbitration is increasingly affected by geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and attempts to use these instruments to restrict trade, create unequal conditions for market participants, and deprive parties of the right to a fair trial.
The BRICS+ Academy seeks to address the growing need for an independent, internationally oriented, and highly qualified arbitration community capable of ensuring the fair, impartial, and professional resolution of international commercial disputes.
Today, the effective functioning of international arbitration is increasingly affected by geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and attempts to use these instruments to restrict trade, create unequal conditions for market participants, and deprive parties of the right to a fair trial.
The BRICS+ Academy seeks to address the growing need for an independent, internationally oriented, and highly qualified arbitration community capable of ensuring the fair, impartial, and professional resolution of international commercial disputes.
- 2 Years
- 8 Workshops
- 7 Countries
- 40 Participants
Limited number of participants (40) with prior arbitrator experience
2-year practice-oriented programme
8 workshops in 7 countries
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Participation of leading arbitration institutions from BRICS+
Active involvement of prominent international arbitrators
Opportunity to be included in the lists of arbitration institutions in BRICS member states and partner countries
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Increasing the awareness and confidence in cross-border dispute resolution mechanisms in BRICS+ countries
Integrating legal practitioners into BRICS+ arbitration infrastructure
Creating a sustainable professional arbitration community
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Strengthening the sanctions-neutral environment for dispute resolution
Enhancing the institutional capacity of arbitration centres in the BRICS countries
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Serving as an arbitrator in mock proceedings under the rules of BRICS+ arbitral institutions
Preparation and drafting of procedural orders and arbitral awards
Conducting mock hearings
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Application of national and international legal frameworks, including soft law instruments
Getting acquainted with sanctions-neutral dispute resolution mechanisms
Practising the best practices of case management techniques, including modern technologies
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Location
Dates
Partner organisation
Event
Shanghai, China
April
Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC)
BRICS+ Legal Forum
Inaugural workshop
Inaugural workshop
Saint Petersburg, Russia
June
International Commercial Arbitration Court at the RF CCI;
Arbitration Centre at RSPP
Arbitration Centre at RSPP
TBC
Istanbul, Turkey
September-October
Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC)
Istanbul Arbitration Days
Dubai, UAE
November
Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Dubai Arbitration Week
Location
Dates
Partner organisation
Event
Hong Kong
March
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Vis East Moot
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May
Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)
Asia ADR Week
Mumbai, India
September
Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA)
India ADR Week
Cairo, Egypt
December
Cairo Regional Centre
for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)
for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)
Course closure
First Academy cohort
First Academy cohort
Location
Partner organisation
Brazil
Local arbitral institution
South Africa
Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)
BRICS+ Arbitration Academy
Eligibility requirements
• Law degree
• Ability to cover travel expenses for attending workshops and contribution to the BRICS+ Arbitration Academy
• Proficiency in English
• Practical experience as arbitrator in international commercial arbitration in BRICS countries
• Availability to attend at least six out of eight workshops in-person and completion of written tasks in eight workshops
USD 1,000 for each workshop payable by installments
Candidates are requested to submit their CVs and motivation letters, highlighting their arbitration experience, to academy@bricsarb.org
Letters of recommendation are welcome but not required
Candidates are requested to submit their CVs and motivation letters, highlighting their arbitration experience, to academy@bricsarb.org
Letters of recommendation are welcome but not required
Shanghai | Saint Petersburg | Istanbul | Dubai | Hong Kong | Kuala Lumpur | Mumbai | Cairo
15 October — 15 December 2026
BRICS+ Arbitration Academy
Our team
• Makes strategic decisions, determines the Academy's key development priorities, and supports the implementation of its initiatives.
• Composed of distinguished representatives of the legal and arbitration communities from the BRICS countries, recognised for their international expertise and extensive experience in international legal cooperation.
Coordination Council
Advisory and Consultative Body of the Academy
• Promotes stronger partnerships among legal and arbitration communities across the BRICS countries, fosters expert collaboration.
• Integrates BRICS+ Arbitration Academy into legal infrastructure of BRICS+ countries.
Brazilian Bar Association
Bruno Barata
Association of Lawyers of Russia
Oleg Zaitsev
Bar Association of India
Prashant Kumar
Law Society of South Africa
Ogilvie Ramoshaba
Egyptian Bar Association
Mohamed Hassanein
Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal
Adil Fakhir
Judge of the Economic Court of the CIS
Dean of the School of Law, Presidential Academy (RANEPA),
Doctor of Laws, Professor
Member of the Presidium, Association of Lawyers of Russia (ALRF)
Member, Coordination Council of the Academy
Dean of the School of Law, Presidential Academy (RANEPA),
Doctor of Laws, Professor
Member of the Presidium, Association of Lawyers of Russia (ALRF)
Member, Coordination Council of the Academy
Oleg Zaitsev
• Distinguished legal expert with extensive academic and professional experience. Practised as an attorney until 2025.
• Actively engaged in expert and public initiatives aimed at advancing legal education, promoting the development of national and international legal frameworks.
• Author and initiator of numerous projects fostering legal and academic cooperation, strengthening professional dialogue, and building trust across the BRICS, SCO, and CIS regions.
• Holds a law degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and completed postgraduate and doctoral studies at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
• Actively engaged in expert and public initiatives aimed at advancing legal education, promoting the development of national and international legal frameworks.
• Author and initiator of numerous projects fostering legal and academic cooperation, strengthening professional dialogue, and building trust across the BRICS, SCO, and CIS regions.
• Holds a law degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and completed postgraduate and doctoral studies at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
• Exercises administrative authority.
• Approves the Academy's key areas of activity, work plan, educational programmes, and budget.
Steering Committee
Executive Governing Body of the Academy
• Oversees the implementation of the Academy's projects.
• Consists of a Chairperson and Co-Chairperson.
• One of the initiators and organisers of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy.
• Advisory Board Member, International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA).
• Member of the Court, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC).
• Member of the Board of Trustees, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA).
• Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2009–2018).
• Chairman, International Arbitration Commission of ICC Russia (ICC National Committee for Russia) (2009–2019).
• Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee (2013–2014).
• Member, LCIA Court (2014–2019).
• Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law (2018–2024).
• Board Member, International Arbitration Court at the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Member of the Supervisory Board, International Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Advisory Board Member, International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA).
• Member of the Court, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC).
• Member of the Board of Trustees, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA).
• Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2009–2018).
• Chairman, International Arbitration Commission of ICC Russia (ICC National Committee for Russia) (2009–2019).
• Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee (2013–2014).
• Member, LCIA Court (2014–2019).
• Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law (2018–2024).
• Board Member, International Arbitration Court at the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Member of the Supervisory Board, International Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Partner, Mansors
Chairman of the Board, Russian Arbitration Association
Chairman, Steering Committee of the Academy
Chairman of the Board, Russian Arbitration Association
Chairman, Steering Committee of the Academy
Vladimir Khvalei
Senior Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Investigations Practice, LEVEL Legal Services, PhD in Law
Co-Chairman, Steering Committee of the Academy
Co-Chairman, Steering Committee of the Academy
Alexei Dudko
• Has over 27 years of experience as a highly qualified litigation and arbitration lawyer in international arbitration and courts.
• Acting international arbitrator and recommended dispute resolution lawyer in leading legal directories, including Chambers Global and Legal 500.
• One of Russian leading lawyers in international dispute resolution and commercial arbitration.
• Since 2024, he has been delegated from the ICC Russia National Committee to
the ICC Global Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Holds a law degree, a PhD in Law from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), and an LL.M. in International Business Law from Leiden University.
• Acting international arbitrator and recommended dispute resolution lawyer in leading legal directories, including Chambers Global and Legal 500.
• One of Russian leading lawyers in international dispute resolution and commercial arbitration.
• Since 2024, he has been delegated from the ICC Russia National Committee to
the ICC Global Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Holds a law degree, a PhD in Law from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), and an LL.M. in International Business Law from Leiden University.
Programme Director
Cha Mi Vu
• International legal-cooperation specialist with in-depth experience in coordination and administrative work in one of Russia's leading legal professional associations.
• For more than eight years, has built effective partnerships between the Association's network and legal communities in more than 30 countries, including the member states of ASEAN, BRICS, the CIS, and the European Union. Organised the BRICS Legal Forums in 2017, 2020, and 2024.
• Fluent in Russian, English, Vietnamese, and speaks French.
• Holds a law degree and an LL.M. from the International Law School at MGIMO University.
• The Programme Director is responsible for the organisation of the Academy's events and coordination of workshops.
• Oversees engagement with programme participants, liaison officers, partner organisations, and other stakeholders.
• For more than eight years, has built effective partnerships between the Association's network and legal communities in more than 30 countries, including the member states of ASEAN, BRICS, the CIS, and the European Union. Organised the BRICS Legal Forums in 2017, 2020, and 2024.
• Fluent in Russian, English, Vietnamese, and speaks French.
• Holds a law degree and an LL.M. from the International Law School at MGIMO University.
• The Programme Director is responsible for the organisation of the Academy's events and coordination of workshops.
• Oversees engagement with programme participants, liaison officers, partner organisations, and other stakeholders.
• Leading experts in international commercial arbitration and distinguished arbitrators with extensive experience in resolving cross-border commercial disputes.
• As part of the programme, moderators lead practice-oriented seminars, act as counsels in mock arbitral proceedings, share their professional expertise and insights.
Moderators
• Representatives of arbitral institutions and partner organisations in the countries hosting the programme workshops.
• Provide on-the-ground organisational and administrative support for holding the Programme.
Liaison Officers
• Coordinate with local arbitral institutions, law institutions, universities, and other partner organisations to facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Academy's activities.
• Serve as the coordinators between participants, speakers, and host institutions.
• Legal practitioners with experience as arbitrators in international commercial arbitration in BRICS+ countries willing to enhance their expertise and contribute to the development of an independent international arbitration community within BRICS+.
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Benefits of the Academy
- For participants:developing practical skills for working effectively across BRICS jurisdictions
- For arbitral institutions:promoting arbitration under their rules
- For BRICS+ countries:promoting the jurisdictions as attractive arbitral seats
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