Its motto (as displayed beneath its coat of arms) is Law and Custom, and its church is St Mary-le-Bow.
In such matters, it is held to be at the leading edge of ideas and development, in ways that cross boundaries between different dispute resolution specialisations in all fields, including commerce and all business and domestic activities.
The company has established charitable trusts through which it expects to continue building substantial funds, with the aim of supporting education in the field of arbitration.
It provides members with the opportunity of hearing from distinguished experts in its field and to exchange ideas and views in convivial surroundings.
It is also dedicated to the promotion of the City of London as the centre of excellence for International Dispute Resolution.