Casablanca Arbitration Days: sports arbitration put to the test of impartiality

At the Casablanca Arbitration Days, experts and practitioners explored the challenges of sports arbitration, where justice and expertise intersect to preserve the balance between parties.
Arbitration and mediation, modern tools for dispute resolution, are emerging as effective alternatives to the congestion of traditional courts. During the 8th edition of the Casablanca Arbitration Days, held on 13 and 14 December, this balance was examined through the lens of sport and finance, two fields where dispute resolution requires speed, expertise, and neutrality in the face of often divergent interests.
The conference hosted Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, who highlighted the importance of mental preparation and impartiality in any arbitration decision. These are essential values on the sports field, but just as crucial in economic disputes, where they preserve both…