ICC appoints Dinal Phillips as Int’l Court of Arbitration member

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently appointed Dinal Phillips PC to serve as a member of the International Court of Arbitration for the period 2021-2024.

The ICC International Court of Arbitration is the world’s foremost international arbitral institution. It is a great honour for Sri Lanka and also marks the recognition of the professional standards maintained by our legal fraternity. 

International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody said, “The ICCSL is happy to note that Dinal Phillips PC, an accomplished and effective counsel, is succeeding Dr. Harsha Cabral PC, who was a member of the ICC Court of Arbitration for the period 2019-21.”

Phillips is a former Non-Executive Director of National Development Bank PLC. 

The ICC is the world’s largest business organisation representing more than 45 million companies in over 130 countries. The ICC’s core mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. 

Through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions and standard setting, the ICC promotes international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, in addition to providing dispute resolution services, which are the best in the market. 

The ICC was founded in 1919. At this time, its members include many of the world’s leading companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce.