I am extremely delighted to have attended the ninth edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at Roma Tre University. The programme provides theoretical and practical insights into international arbitration. The classes are led by eminent speakers (including academics, in-house counsels, practitioners) and are very engaging and enlightening. Coffee and lunch breaks are a great networking opportunity to share ideas among students and speakers.

I highly recommend the participation in the Certificate to anyone who is not only interested in deepening their knowledge of international arbitration, but also to those who would like to approach the matter. I will treasure everything I have learnt during the days of my attendance at the Certificate. Truly a great experience!

I found the Certificate extremely valuable in addressing in a systematic way the main topics of international arbitration, starting from a general introduction and then exploring in more details various specific, key aspects of the topic. The speakers very often contributed insightful comments and anecdotes drawn from their exceptional experience. One key element is the quality of the speakers and the possibility to interact with some of the primary players in international arbitration.

I would highly recommend it to anyone willing to expand their knowledge (and network) in this area.

I feel excited to be part of the 2022 Certificate program in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at the Roma Tre University, Rome. It was indeed a high powered interacting and exchange of academic and practical experiences from the best international practitioners from different legal backgrounds in commercial and investment arbitration.  The Facilitators were sound and engaging ON and OFF the classroom, the co-participants were friendly and promising.

The program environment was lively, offering the right network for brighter prospects. I will always recommend the program to every arbitration professional with a global outlook.

The participation in the Certificate has provided me with immeasurable academic and interpersonal growth. As an exchange student in Rome, the participation in a truly international event, which allowed me to listen and learn from the greatest experts in the field, was enriching and unique. The course schedule is extremely well curated and thought out for the best learning experience. However, the importance of the Certificate is greatly enhanced by the value given to personal connections during the event. Whether by valuing the relationships between the attendees or by providing ample post-lesson access to the lecturers, the Certificate programme succeeds in fostering an environment that encourages the active and genuine participation of all those involved. This experience will certainly remain engraved in my academic journey.

Rome was the city I sought during my academic mobility to study international arbitration, and the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration made sure my expectations were met and surpassed. International arbitration is a complex and, dare I say, endless subject, which made it all the more rewarding to attend a course that covered all the basic and fundamental topics as brilliantly as some recent developments of international arbitration.

The organizers and the lecturers were practitioners from the Italian and the international arbitral community, which alongside the attendees coming from different corners of the world ensured the networking breaks and events were a cultural exchange, and that the course itself was a truly international experience.

Throughout this five-days experience I not only learned more about international arbitration, but I also had valuable networking opportunities, reason why I would recommend the course to anyone interested, either with or without any background in arbitration.

I attended the 2022 Certificate edition. Although my studies mainly focused on International Relations and Diplomacy, I decided to attend the Certificate to deepen and widen my gaze over other types of International Dispute Resolution. My expectations were way more than fulfilled.

The speakers giving the lectures are extremely prepared. They are practitioners of the subject, so they continuously refer to personal experiences and examples, offering participants explanations of practical problems and possible solutions. The structure of the course is strict but very effective, addressing and deepening all the possible aspects of International Commercial and Investment Arbitration. Moreover, the speakers are very welcoming of any sort of question, inside and outside the class, which makes the Certificate distinctive if compared to a normal cycle of lectures.

In short, a great opportunity to exchange thoughts, questions, and knowledge with experts of the field and colleagues. I highly recommend it to law students, whether headed to an arbitration career or not.

Although I intended to travel to Rome to participate in the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, I had to attend it online as a result of the pandemic. However, no matter I joined the online format the experience was no less than the in-class format as  I could see the organizers’ sobriety and involvement from the initial contact to learn more about the course, which played a significant influence in my choice to attend. Throughout the courses, there was excellent communication and earnestness. It was an excellent experience, full of academic concepts and practical insights gained from the rich experiences of the numerous lectures that followed one after the other throughout the program, allowing me to continue learning, which has been a great opportunity as there was an occasion to learn from the best of the bests. Despite the fact that there were a lot of topics to cover in very limited time, the lecturers were able to cover the most essential arbitration concepts in a clear and concise manner, while also providing a very new perspective on them. However, given the high caliber and content of the instructors, this should not come as a surprise. I would strongly suggest the course to both seasoned practitioners and those who are interested in learning more about arbitration.

I attended the online format of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in July 2021. Since the first contact to know more about the course, I could see its organizers’ sobriety and engagement, which has played a relevant role in my decision to participate in it. The good communication and seriousness continued throughout the classes.

The course itself has exceeded my expectations. Even though there were a lot of subjects to be addressed in only one week, the lecturers managed to cover the most important arbitration themes with clarity, while presenting a very refreshed view about them. This should not be surprising, though, considering the lecturers’ top notch quality and curriculum.

I definitely recommend the course, both for experienced practitioners and for those who want to have a first contact with arbitration practice.

The Certificate is truly excellent, amazing, exciting… The level of the speakers is very high: the theoretical lessons are interesting and thorough, while the practical ones are really engaging and useful, more than I expected: a wonderful surprise! The speakers share their experience, making students participate in their techniques, skills, tricks and ways of working: it’s just what I would like to receive… Lastly, I would like to thank all the organizing staff for their kindness, availability, and ability to involve students online as well. I would definitely recommend the Certificate, which offers the opportunity to meet professors, practitioners and referees from all over the world, to open your horizons and to have a full immersion in an international atmosphere in the arbitration landscape.

Delighted to have attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2021, in the 8th edition. I enrolled in the Certificate to expand my knowledge in international arbitration and also because I am a member of the ICC Argentina. It was an extraordinary experience and a great adventure full of insightful, practical and theoretical lectures, which have allowed me to continue learning. I would also like to congratulate the organizers on their excellent academic levels. Despite not being able to attend in person, the organizers did everything possible to make us feel that we were there in Rome. Without a doubt, the Certificate is an absolutely essential tool for all those interested in arbitration matters.

I had the pleasure to attend the Certificate in 2020 as a young trainee lawyer. The course – very well organized despite the challenging times – had plenty of valuable insights on international arbitration, both from a theoretical and a practical standpoint. Structured as a comprehensive series of world-class lectures on the most relevant aspects of the subject, the Certificate is suitable equally for neophytes and more experienced practitioners. It gave me and all the participants the unparalleled opportunity to meet and dialogue with some of the most esteemed professors and practitioners of the field, not only during lectures, but also informally at lunch and throughout other intermissions. These opportunities allowed the Class and the panelists to network and form friendships while discussing the most recent developments of international arbitration: a five-day experience that I can effortlessly recommend to everyone interested in this practice area.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2020.  The Certificate’s comprehensive structure is a good way for students and practitioners at various seniority levels to expand their knowledge of procedural and substantive issues that arise in international commercial and investment arbitration.  In addition to providing the participants with a theoretical foundation, the Certificate offers helpful practical insights from its experienced faculty.  Further, the diversity of legal thought and practice among the faculty and participants — from both common law and civil law backgrounds — made the program a unique and enriching experience.  I would recommend the Certificate to students and practitioners looking for an opportunity to expand or reinforce their understanding of international arbitration and forge meaningful relationships along the way.

My personal approach of ADR has always – depending on what appears to be asked for by case and setting, and agreed upon by parties – varied from a purely facilitative, to a more evaluative, or even determinative one.

The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis – during which I became increasingly active as a conciliator in conflicts between companies getting difficulties to fulfil their current contracts – made me realize that hybrid approaches in general, aimed at fast, workable solutions, may be the answer to the challenges facing our justice systems; with arbitration itself having a more prominent role to play.

Attending the excellently organised Certificate’s 7th Edition at University of Roma Tre’s School of Law, delivered by a top-notch, global faculty, provided me with a dense, thorough, theoretical and practical backbone, as well as extensive course material as to the realm of International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, enhancing as such my own future-proofness.

With networking events and opportunities being limited due to the pandemic’s restrictions, the exchanges – also with those within the cohort attending on-line – still remained valuable; in brief: a must for all those active in the field.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in September 2020. Despite being specialized in international arbitration, I am always eager to deepen my knowledge in this topic so I enrolled in this course. The Certificate allowed me to learn new things and to deepen the knowledge of aspects I had already studied, both from theoretical and practical points of view.

The Certificate is very well structured: over five days, participants attended fascinating lectures given by world-class international practitioners who shared their unique knowledge, insights and practical experience over international arbitration.

Despite the pandemic, the organisation of the event was flawless and I can only thank the organisers and the tutors for making of this possible. I strongly recommend this course to all of you who wish to broaden their knowledge of international arbitration.

The Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration is essential for any dispute resolution practitioner who must consider international public and private law. The course is well organised and delivered by experienced academics, professionals and other presenters who have a genuine interest in the topic and promotion of arbitration as a premium and determinative dispute resolution process. The course is delivered over 5 consecutive days by working through the core and critical elements of drafting arbitration clauses, initiating the arbitration process, having the dispute heard and an arbitral award written. The course material also deals with other aspects such as bilateral and multi-lateral trade treaties, award enforcement and the UN Convention. The course material is extensive and provides all participants with practical examples of arbitration and guidance for arbitrators and disputing parties. The networking events and opportunities are excellent and the University of Roma Tre is a great venue for the course. I would definitely attend the course again and encourage anyone who is a lawyer, dispute resolution practitioner or a contracting party that is exposed to disputes to attend the course.

I subscribed to the Certificate shortly after graduating in July 2019, just a few weeks into my legal traineeship in a boutique law firm focused on international arbitration. I wanted to join a program which would provide me a solid academic basis as well as a practical insight, in order to start off with the right foot. The Certificate served this purpose excellently. Even though I did not have a specific background on international commercial arbitration, I managed to follow all classes and learn both the basics and some of the insiders’ tricks.
What I perhaps treasured the most, however, was the possibility to engage with the speakers not only during their sessions, but also in more informal occasions, such as during lunchtime or coffee breaks. That offered me the inestimable chance to have one-to-one conversations with both Italian and international leading professionals in the field, and made the Certificate a program which I would recommend even to more experienced practitioners.

I attended the Arbitration Certificate in Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2019 and I am delighted to share my experience. I was very pleased to find out that such a high-level program in international arbitration was held in Rome and moreover at University of Roma Tre, were I graduated one year ago.
The Certificate was very well structured. It was a five days experience where we attended excellent lectures which covered all the main aspects of the international arbitration: starting from the principles to the recognition and enforcement of the award, passing by the drafting of an arbitration clause, the appointing of the arbitral tribunal and the proceedings.
The lecturers were academics, international law firm practitioners, in house counsels and professionals of the main international organizations and this made the program both theoretical and practical.
Last but not least, I was delighted to meet so many people interested in arbitration from all the continent of the world and to share with them this experience.
I would strongly recommend the Certificate to both students and legal practitioners who wants to study or improve their knowledge in this field.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in September 2019. It was an excellent experience. Over the course of five days, participants attended fascinating lectures given by world-class international practitioners who shared their unique knowledge, insights and practical experience over international arbitration. I particularly appreciated the fact that the Certificate was structured in such a way that all main aspects of international commercial and investment arbitration were touched upon. The organisation of the event was flawless and I can only thank the organisers and the tutors for making of this possible. I warmly recommend the Certificate to all practitioners interested in receiving an intensive (and comprehensive) course in international arbitration and connecting with other arbitration practitioners from all over the world.

The passion for international arbitration and for multicultural environments was born in me during my Erasmus experience in Germany and while I was taking part to the Willem C. Vis Moot during 2018. Nonetheless, I had the impression that my knowledge on the subject, acquired during these experiences, was only partial and not enough to guarantee me a complete understanding of international arbitration. Driven by the desire for knowledge and encouraged by the high quality of the faculty, I enrolled in the certificate and now I do can say I am extremely satisfied. I had the opportunity to learn new things and to deepen the knowledge of aspects I had already studied, both from theoretical and practical points of view, having furthermore the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, from Australia to America, passing through Sweden. Among the participants it has been created a great convivial and networking atmosphere that I will carry with me for a lifetime. Renowned professionals, final lecture at the Unidroit, Rome as landscape, the discussed topics and the exceptional organization carried out by the Certificate’s Tutors have made this experience unforgettable and I really recommend it to every professional who intends to appear in the world of ADR internationally.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2018. How to describe my experience? Few words are needed: outstanding and amazing. First of all, the Certificate is very well structured: it’s a one week crash course in which leading academics and practitioners, from all over the world, share their experience and their tricks in the field of international arbitration. Secondly, it is a great opportunity to interact with the other partecipants, lawyers and academics from several countries, in a friendly way. Last, but not least, the staff: they make you feel like at home. Reading the programme of the Certificate one could be doubtful: so many interesting topics, so many outstanding practicioners… over all in Rome… How is it possible? In fact, I was; but, I did not have to be: the Certificate is exactly like it seems.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in September 2018. It was a marvelous experience and it really exceeded my expectations in every respect. First of all, we had the chance to receive world class lectures from domestic and international practitioners and in-house counsels, on various important aspects of international arbitration, academically and practically. Moreover, the perfect organization during the five days of the course also allowed the participants quality time for networking and socializing and it was a great and pleasant opportunity to meet professionals with very different backgrounds from all over the world in the beautiful context of Rome.
In short, an absolutely remarkable enrichment: professional, relational and human.
I recommend it without any doubt.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2018 and I am delighted to share my personal experience. For me it was not only a unique opportunity to gain further knowledge in the field of International Arbitration but also to spend a wonderful week in the terrific city of Rome. The course curriculum was excellent and the panels were composed of true experts in the relevant areas, who had also exceptional teaching skills. In the mornings, we mostly had theoretical lessons that were always well prepared. These lessons gave us the knowledge we needed for the debates in the afternoon. Especially as a young practitioner this combination of theoretical and practical learning methods was the best part, because it gave us a good picture of what the daily work in the field of International Arbitration might look like. Moreover, the faculty organized various visits to local Arbitration law firms as well as events at the most amazing locations in Rome. The other participants were basically from all over the world and the group consisted of a well-balanced mixture of law school graduates and legal practitioners. To summarize, the program was simply amazing as there were great academic courses coupled with fantastic management and social networking. I can highly recommend the Certificate to anyone who is interested in learning more about International Arbitration, whether you are a beginner or a professional.

I participated in the 2018 edition of the “Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration”, and have to acknowledge the well-framed contents of the course, able to meet the taste of international practitioners. A heart-felt thanks goes to the organizers. Arbitrators need not have law degree to arbitrate disputes, but this course. This is because the course offers technical preparation and provides the skills to handle any type of arbitration. I encourage all law and non-law degree holders to participate and reap the fruits of the work done by Roma Tre University and the panelists involved in the course. 

Going to Rome, gaining a deep insight into arbitration, learning from leading individuals of the field of arbitration and enjoying a great exchange of ideas with participants from all over the world. To you this sounds to be possible only in a dream? Think again! The outstandingly well-organized Certificate’s program follows a thought-out structure: understand the basics, then go into detail and connect the dots. Leading academics and practitioners of the Italian and worldwide arbitration scene provide not only the foundations for the understanding of the functioning of arbitration. Moreover, without exceptions, they give a deep insight into their daily work, experience and track record. This valuable inside view of the world of arbitration combined with exclusive side events and fellow participants from all over the world with multifaceted professional backgrounds make this experience a one of a kind.

With the aim of further advancing my professional knowledge in the field of arbitration, with a specific focus on investment arbitration, I attended the 2018^th edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration. What I found most rewarding about this experience is the in-depth knowledge gained on key material and procedural matters to be taken into account during an arbitral proceeding, so as to ensure an enforceable award. The vastly qualified, experienced and welcoming panelists created an advanced learning environment, which has undoubtedly aided me in my professional path. A single week’s worth of sessions is easily comparable to a whole semester of an LL.M. degree. The staff of Roma Tre is also surprisingly friendly and humble. Thus, I would highly recommend this Certification program, primarily for its substantial teachings, but also for the wonderful networking opportunity it offers with fellow arbitration practitioners, students and future colleagues around the world.

I am delighted to share my experience from the 2018 International Arbitration Certificate program. The content of the program was comprehensive and up to date. The management team, guest speakers and commentators were wonderful knowledgeable and had enormous theoretical and practical experiences. The participants were equally friendly and wonderful. We shared experiences from various countries and had the opportunity to socialize and interact with one another. Arbitration in my own country -Nigeria – is very much influenced by the common law perspective. The British Chartered Institute of Arbitrators has a strong presence and relationship with Nigeria. It was very interesting for me to see arbitration from the Italian and other civil law jurisdiction perspectives. The Certificate’s program was simple, comprehensive and up to date with new introductions to UNIDROIT Principles on International Arbitration. The Certificate’s program offered a good critique on international arbitration from developed and developing countries perspectives. I look forward to improving cooperation between Roma Tre University and arbitration organizations in Africa.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in 2017.
Back from a studying and working experience in Paris, I was looking for a theoretical and
practical program in international arbitration in my hometown, Rome.
I found the Certificate well structured and rich: academics, international law firm practitioners and in house professionals imparting and sharing their knowledge in a very clear and dynamic way. All the speakers were really well prepared in arbitration: they convinced me! The other participants and I built a team really quickly thanks to the different activities, and today we are still in touch. What’s more the environment and the social moments were really pleasant and detailed. In Rome, this program is The arbitration
Certificate.

I attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in the 4th edition, held in September, 2017. The course was structured in five days during which many high-skillful professionals and experts, coming from all over the world, dealt with, explained and deepened the most important issues of the international arbitration in a really interesting manner. All the lecturers were really well-prepared and helpful in answering to participants’ questions.
Participating at the Certificate was a really positive experience for me, because not only I had the chance to improve my knowledge on arbitration and to become aware about some particular aspects concerning contractual strategy and choices, but I also met many fantastic people coming from around fifteen different countries with their own experience and background, with the consequent important opportunity to compare myself to the other participants and to get possible business relationships and new friendships. I absolutely recommend the Certificate and I think that it may be suitable both for law students and legal practitioners who are interested in arbitration and wish to gain or deepen their knowledge and skills in this wide field.

I became interested in International Arbitration while undertaking my Master’s in International Commercial Law, in particular when I was writing my dissertation on “Dispute resolution in International Oil and Gas Industry” and eventually attended the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in September 2017 at the University of Roma Tre. I was very pleased with the course structure, topics covered, the materials provided, the excellent lectures and the very well-structured coordination. Moreover, the social events arranged during the course were wonderful opportunity of interacting with best academics and practitioners of International Arbitration world and also making many friends. I therefore, highly recommend interested students and professionals to participate and take the advantage of this great experience and enhance your knowledge and skills both theoretically and in practice.

I participated in the 4th edition of the Arbitration certificate in the year 2017.
Considering the fact that Roma Tre University organizes this event, I expected a certain quality of the lectures and I was prepared for more academic discussion than a practical one. What we eventually received was extraordinary… and far more that was my expectation… First, amazing faculty, both Italian and international experts. Second, great selection of the topics, covering many important aspects of international arbitration. Third, there was very interesting mix of the participants, from students to experienced lawyers (often already active in the field of arbitrations). Next, fantastic organization of the course, all lectures on time, quite a lot of space for socializing during breaks, lunches and evening (official and unofficial) events. Last but not least, nice environment of the Rome Tre University and UNIDROIT. I can recommend this event to everyone who is active or is about to be active in arbitrations and who wants to spend one week with the professionals in the field in the beautiful city of Rome.

I attended the Certificate in international commercial and investment arbitration in September, 2015. It was a fascinating event! In their lectures, speakers gave highly professional and very detailed information. As part of the program, participants had the opportunity to visit Italian law firms, which was also very exciting. As a practicing lawyer, in 2014 I handled an arbitration before the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Participating in the Certificate, kindly hosted by “Roma Tre University” in Rome, helped me to improve my knowledge of international arbitration, domestic arbitration in Italy, and to get new information concerning investment arbitration.  Also, I want to thank the Coordinators who organized this program for a great opportunity to take part in such interesting and educational event. I highly recommend Certificate for potential participants – you will obtain detailed and very structured information about arbitration. In addition, you will see one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

My experience with the Certificate was splendid. During the five days a great many of well-known and very well prepared experts from all over the world covered skillfully many big issues and in a short period of time. The practice-oriented lectures were very interesting, instructional and offered the possibility to learn from experience. The lecturers fed us with both substantial and in-depth knowledge and involved us also in stimulating case studies. Thanks to a well-balanced composition of participants we had some interesting and focused discussions and exchanges. It needs to be underlined that the lecturers were always available and more than glad to answer our questions. I would like to thank the coordinators and the whole team for the great course you have provided. While the Certificate was limited in time, friendships and social networks still remain.

The Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration was a very interesting experience for me. It’s extremely useful not only for practitioners of international arbitration who want to deepen their skills, but also for young students interested in this topic, approaching it for the first time, just like me. The main strength of this course is the possibility of interacting with excellent academics and practitioners; lessons are very well structured and managed and the program also includes lectures, simulations and workshops. I highly recommend interested students and lawyers to take advantage of this opportunity, you won’t regret it!

I participated in the second edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration and it really lived up to my (high) expectations. The course was structured in five days and it covered the main aspects of arbitration. The lecturers were international leading academics and practitioners, so that we got the chance to have a 360° perspective on both theoretical and practical issues related to international arbitration. The composition of the participants’ group, students and practitioners coming from all over the world, also contributed to the success of the course, with interesting debates arising from different point of views. Last but not least, the social events scheduled during the five days were a great opportunity of networking with the “international arbitration club”.

I have been interested in international arbitration since I have attended the first class as student, three years ago. Since then I have participated to several conferences and seminars regarding different topics of international arbitration. My interest to deepen the knowledge in international arbitration led me to participate to the first edition of the Certificate on International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at University of Roma Tre, which is one of the few Italian Universities offering these international courses. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the topics covered and, above all, by the high-quality lecturers that came from all over the world.
I highly recommend to both students and professionals to participate to the second edition of the certificate not only for the very interesting subject, as international arbitration is, but also for the exclusive opportunity to meet the best practitioners of the international arbitration world and to ask them questions, further information or just curiosities.

I was very pleased to know that Roma Tre was going to held its second edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration this year as the Certificate is a truly excellent one. Even if before attending the course I knew little or nothing about international arbitration I felt that, even in a short period of time, I was provided with a solid “starter pack” on the matter.
The Certificate was held by the most prominent practitioners in the field and it was exciting to get to know them and having the chance to see the subject trough their eyes. Although the high-level of each session, the lectures and the presentations were so well structured that everything was clear to me. And even so, whether some doubts were left, or some clarification needed, each speaker was more than willing to answer and very happy to turn the matter inside out. For this reason I highly recommend this Certificate both to people who wants to approach the field of International Arbitration for the first time and to people already practicing in International Arbitration who whish to deepen their knowledge. Not to mention all the amazing opportunities we had to know each other other during the networking events organized during the course.
This Certificate is a not to be missed chance!

I participated in the first edition of the Certificate. It was structured as a five-day intensive course and it was aimed at introducing participants to international commercial and investment arbitration. The course covered the main topics related to the complex world of arbitration explained by experienced practitioners from different jurisdictions. All the lectures were engaging and I gain a deeper knowledge of the different topics that were developed. What I really liked was that all the theory that was taught was discussed in a very contemporary way, merging the technical knowledge with real situations of that specific topic, which is uncommon for an Italian University. A part from the lectures, what I enjoyed the most was the possibility of networking and thus exchange comments, views and advice with the lecturers and the other participants. In my opinion, the Certificate is suitable both for law students and for legal practitioners interested in arbitration who wish to gain knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue a career in this field.