The quality of the arbitral tribunal is the single most important factor in the outcome of any arbitration. The CAC has built its panel around three principles: deep subject-matter expertise, genuine independence from all parties, and commitment to efficient, well-reasoned decision-making.
Our panel spans three specialist tiers — Senior (former judges and Senior Counsel), Commercial (leading practitioners and chartered professionals), and Technical (engineers, quantity surveyors, accountants, and IT specialists). Parties may nominate their preferred panel members when lodging a claim, subject to the CAC's conflict of interest clearance process.
The Senior Panel comprises retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Court of Zimbabwe, Senior Counsel, and internationally experienced advocates with the depth and authority to manage complex, high-value commercial disputes.
Retired High Court Judge
Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel, CIArb Fellow
Retired Supreme Court Judge
Leading practising advocates, attorneys, chartered accountants, and former bankers with specialist knowledge in the full range of commercial disputes — from banking and securities to mining, real estate, and cross-border trade.
Chartered Accountant
Advocate, CIArb Arbitrator
Former Investment Banker
Advocate, Mining Specialist
All CAC panel members are bound by the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration. Full disclosure declarations are filed with the Registrar's office prior to every appointment. Parties with concerns about a potential conflict of interest should contact the Registrar before proceedings are constituted.
Contact: registrar@arbitration.co.zw
The CAC welcomes applications from suitably qualified professionals who meet our rigorous criteria. The Vetting Committee meets quarterly.