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Forum on SLNAC Expedited Arbitration Rules and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

May 2026

Forum on SLNAC Expedited Arbitration Rules and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

On 29 April 2026, SLNAC organized a Forum on the SLNAC Expedited Arbitration Rules and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

May 2026

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

After Ms. Amali Fernando relinquished office as the Chief Executive ....

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2ND NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW CONVENTION

September 2025

2ND NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW CONVENTION

Held from 30th to 31st August 2025 in New Delhi, this convention brought together legal and arbitration leaders for dialogue on rule of law and cross-border resolution.

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DCC and SLNAC in talks

June 2025

DCC and SLNAC in talks

SLNAC Chairman meets with Head of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce to explore trade collaboration and regional dispute resolution partnerships.

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EDB partners ADB to formulate Lanka's National Export Development Plan

June 2025

EDB partners ADB to formulate Lanka's National Export Development Plan

A policy-level discussion involving export development, investment strategy, and institutional collaboration relevant to Sri Lanka's commercial environment.

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SLNAC at CIETAC 2025

June 2025

SLNAC at CIETAC 2025

Advancing Sri Lanka's role in regional arbitration through participation in international forums and cross-border institutional exchange.

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Invitation to Join Istanbul Arbitration Days 2025 as a Supporting Organization

May 2025

Invitation to Join Istanbul Arbitration Days 2025 as a Supporting Organization

SLNAC is proud to be a supporting organization for Istanbul Arbitration Days, reinforcing its international engagement in arbitration dialogue.

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Justice Priyantha Jayawardena Represents SLNAC at GLOBAL SOUTH ADR THIRUNAL/DAY 2025

May 2025

Justice Priyantha Jayawardena Represents SLNAC at GLOBAL SOUTH ADR THIRUNAL/DAY 2025

The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre participated in a global ADR platform through distinguished representation and regional knowledge exchange.

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SLNAC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia Dispute Board

April 2025

SLNAC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia Dispute Board

A strategic institutional collaboration strengthening international ties and knowledge sharing in dispute board and arbitration practice.

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SLNAC Hosts Seminar on Fundamentals of Arbitration for Law Students

April 2025

SLNAC Hosts Seminar on Fundamentals of Arbitration for Law Students

On April 3, 2025, the Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre organized an introductory seminar aimed at building awareness among future practitioners.

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Interview with Chairman SLNAC

December 2024

Interview with Chairman SLNAC

A television interview highlighting recent developments in arbitration law in Sri Lanka and the institutional role of SLNAC.

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LMD International December 2024 - Refer page 242-243

December 2024

LMD International December 2024 - Refer page 242-243

Appointment of Mr. Hiran de Alwis, Attorney-at-Law, as the Chairman, featured in international business media coverage.

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Sri Lanka Elected To Uncitral

November 2022

Sri Lanka Elected To Uncitral

The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre is pleased to receive and share this development on Sri Lanka's growing international legal profile.

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Daily FT - Dated Thursday Nov 14, 2024

September 2025

Daily FT - Dated Thursday Nov 14, 2024

SLNAC forges closer ties with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre via MoU, strengthening regional and cross-border collaboration.

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Closer Ties Between The Hkiac and The SLNAC

November 2024

Closer Ties Between The Hkiac and The SLNAC

SLNAC forges closer ties with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre via MoU, strengthening regional and cross-border collaboration.

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LMD International Jul-Sep 2024 - Refer page 58-59

July 2024

LMD International Jul-Sep 2024 - Refer page 58-59

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Notice of Commercial High Court - Dated 28.06.2024

July 2024

Notice of Commercial High Court - Dated 28.06.2024

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International acclaim for SL’s dispute settlement rate of 70 % - Ministry Secretary

June 2024

International acclaim for SL’s dispute settlement rate of 70 % - Ministry Secretary

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Ministry Secretary M. N. Ranasinghe on Monday said the dispute settling process outside of Court has been strengthened and the country’s dispute settlement rate is almost 70 percent, which has received international recognition.

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BIAC signed a MoU with SLNAC

April 2024

BIAC signed a MoU with SLNAC

In a momentous occasion for international dispute resolution, the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) and the Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) have strengthened their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Arbitration is a financial imperative for Sri Lankan Companies, engaged in Cross Border Trade

December 2024

Arbitration is a financial imperative for Sri Lankan Companies, engaged in Cross Border Trade

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New Appointments

October 2023

New Appointments

Appointment of Mr. Hiran de Alwis, Attorney-at-Law....

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SLNAC Launch of its Expedited Arbitration Rules

May 2022

SLNAC Launch of its Expedited Arbitration Rules

The Launch is at The Galadari Hotel, Bougainvillea Ballroom on Friday....

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Meeting with The State Minister of Finance

July 2021

Meeting with The State Minister of Finance

The Meeting was held in the Finance Ministry where a fruitful discussion took....

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SLNAC principal partner & sponsors with BASL to hold the National Law Conference -2021!

July 2021

SLNAC principal partner & sponsors with BASL to hold the National Law Conference -2021!

Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre acted as the principal partner for the successfully....

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Sierra Leone accedes to Convention

10 November 2020

Sierra Leone accedes to Convention

With its accession to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral

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Information Release

11 September 2020

Information Release

Ethiopia accedes to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

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Information Release

01 September 2020

Information Release

The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the Appointment of Ms Yoshani Demuni

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Information Release

30th March 2020

Information Release

Mr. Hiran M.C. de Alwis, Attorney-at-Law, FCIArb, Chief Legal Advisor to the Sri Lanka National Arbitration ...

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Information Release

May 2020

Information Release

WHEREAS, due to the health pandemic and the epidemic in Sri Lanka and WHEREAS, the State...

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Information Release

30th March 2020

Information Release

Mr. H.M.C. de Alwis has relinquished his duties and functions as Hony

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Information Release

Information Release

The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) is the oldest Institution in the country in

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PARLIAMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA

PARLIAMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA

An act to provide for the conduct of arbitration proceedings: to give effect to the convention...

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Uncitral Arbitration Rules

Uncitral Arbitration Rules

Recalling its resolution 2205 (XXI) of 17 December 1966, which established the United Nations ...

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