In 2025, the Lusaka International Arbitration Centre (LIAC) moved from vision to reality, handling its inaugural cases and setting a new standard for ADR in Zambia, and by extension the region. This annual summary reflects on a year characterized by the expansion of our Domestic and International Panels, developing our institutional framework, and a renewed commitment to positioning Zambia as a trusted and reliable seat for arbitration.
Constitution of the LIAC Court
The LIAC Court of Arbitration was constituted.
Highlights
- Jus Mundi Partnership: Entered a strategic partnership with Jus Mundi to make redacted awards globally accessible
- Expanded Arbitrator Panels: Successfully vetted and onboarded arbitrators to both the Domestic and International Panels
- Legislative Advocacy: Actively collaborated with Ciarb Zambia Branch and the Zambia Law Development Commission to support the drafting of the new ADR Bill
- China-Africa International Commercial Mediation Center (CAICMC): Signed MOU to establish the Zambia Branch
- Organisation of the Year for Community Development: Zambia Business Awards
Case Management Statistics
The statistics for cases filed and registered are as follows:
Cases filed and registered by industry:
Case Values
Cases registered in 2025 ranged in value from approximately: US$10,000 to US$40,000,000