Sydney Chawatama judges at the 2022 Monroe E Price Media Law Moot Court Competition - May 2022
Arbitration & Mediation
Sydney has a developing practice in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. In 2012 he was awarded the Advanced Certificate in International Arbitration by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators after examination. He is on the arbitration panels of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa, Johannesburg, and the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre in Mauritius. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. In 2017 he was awarded a Diploma in International Arbitration by the CIArb. He accepts instructions as Counsel and as Arbitrator, and may do so on a direct access basis in suitable local and international cases.
In December 2012 he completed an internship at the international law firm Latham & Watkins with the International Arbitration practice, during which he observed an LCIA arbitration and the preliminary stages of two ICSID arbitrations.
Africa International Legal Awareness (AILA) provides intensive courses in Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration. Sydney attended the Introductory Course in September 2013 and the Advanced Course in October 2014.
He has a particular focus on international arbitration in Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan and SADC regions, the latter with which he has close professional and cultural ties.
Selected Cases
- Provided assistance with legal research and drafting in an ICSID investment treaty claim.
- Represented a solicitor’s firm in a domestic arbitration under the rules of the CIArb involving complex contractual issues including tendering, procurement and performance of a legal services contract. Arbitration award set aside on appeal to the High Court.
Sydney Chawatama secures result in three recent Sports Law cases - Oct 2020
Recently Sydney Chawatama has represented three athletes before arbitration panels of Sport Resolutions, combining his expertise in medical law and experience in professional discipline. Sydney,...
Sydney Chawatama re-elected to the Bar Council - Oct 2019
Congratulations to Sydney Chawatama on his re-election to the Bar Council to represent self-employed barristers over 7 years in practice. He joins an excellent group of people for a further 3 years,...
Sydney Chawatama FCIArb discusses International Arbitration at the 21st Commonwealth Law Conference 2019 - Apr 2019
We are looking forward to hearing Sydney Chawatama FCIArb speak to delegates at the 21st Commonwealth Law Conference 2019, held this year in Livingstone, Zambia. This conference brings together legal...
Sydney Chawatama joins Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Panel - Feb 2019
Congratulations to Sydney Chawatama on his appointment to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Panel in February 2019. Sport Resolutions is an independent, not-for-profit, dispute resolution service for...
Sydney Chawatama to participate in ‘It’s ok to talk about race! Experiences to help unlock BAME legal talent’ panel discussion - May 2018
In one month, Sydney Chawatama will speak in a panel to discuss the challenges of improving diversity in the legal profession. Successful businesses recognise the benefits that a more inclusive...
Martin Forde QC and Sydney Chawatama instructed in the inquest into death of a woman after termination of pregnancy - Apr 2018
Aisha Chithira, 31, died after collapsing in a taxi following a late surgical termination of pregnancy at 22 weeks' gestation in a West London clinic on 21st January 2012. She had travelled from...
Sydney Chawatama is appointed to Co-Vice Chair of the Law Reform Committee - Dec 2017
Sydney Chawatama’s commitment and engagement with members has led to him being appointed Co-Vice Chair of the Law Reform Committee of the Bar Council, effective in January 2018. The committee...
Delighted to announce Sydney Chawatama is now a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Dec 2017
Fellowship is the highest grade of membership offered by the CIArb and is globally recognised as an outstanding achievement. After being awarded a Diploma in International Arbitration by the CIArb in...
Sydney Chawatama elected to the Bar Council for 2017 - Oct 2016
It has just been announced that Sydney Chawatama has been elected to The Bar Council and will begin his tenure in 2017. Sydney was elected for a three year term alongside seven colleagues also...
Sydney Chawatama in a Court of Protection case on the capacity of a woman with mental health problems to have an abortion - May 2013
The woman known as "SB" has a bipolar disorder and planned a pregnancy with her husband. She elected to stop taking her medication which treats her mental health issues, for the health of the unborn...
Philip Havers QC and Sydney Chawatama win in Court of Appeal on a matter of fact in breast cancer claim - Mar 2012
Sydney Chawatama successfully represented a claimant at trial in a clinical negligence case arising from the failure to investigate a breast lump correctly which was later diagnosed as cancerous. ...
Neil Garnham QC and Sydney Chawatama win appeal on mental health patients unlawful detention - Jan 2011
Neil Garnham QC and Sydney Chawatama were instructed by Capsticks to defend East London NHS Foundation Trust in this important case touching upon the right to freedom (TTM v London Borough of Hackney...
Sydney Chawatama defends claim by mental patient released under Habeas Corpus - Jun 2010
