COVID-19: Innovation in Arbitration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Practical Tips and Potential Shortcomings

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. Thus far, there have been over 4 million confirmed cases and over 200,000 deaths globally. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have taken measures to limit the outbreak by effecting lockdowns and restricting movement thereby requiring millions of employees to work from home. This has had a significant impact on individuals, businesses and governments as they attempt to navigate through these uncertain and challenging times.