Section 61 Arbitration and Mediation Act

Section 61 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Abolition of torts of maintenance and champerty. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act.

The torts of maintenance and champerty, including being a common barrator, do not apply in relation to Third-Party Funding of arbitration and this section applies to arbitrations seated in Nigeria and to arbitration related proceedings in any court within Nigeria.