Event Programme
With its theme: Adapting to a Changing World, LIDW23 will follow up on last year’s theme “Global, Sustainable, Ethical” and look not only at what progress has been made in the dispute resolution world over the last year, but also at what we can expect over the next year and beyond as the world’s economies hit some well publicised headwinds. What does the next year hold for dispute resolution professionals around the world?
LIDW23 will feature a combination of a varied technical programme combined with the usual variety of social and networking events to enable participants to share ideas, to make new contacts and connections and to renew old acquaintances.The week will feature a one day conference held at No. 8 Northumberland Avenue at which leading practitioners, judges, arbitrators and all those involved in the dispute resolution business will consider the important matters that affect our clients. We will look at our theme through panel sessions from different perspectives (with one in-house panel session and one panel of senior international judges), as well as examining different topics such as data, AI, class actions/collective redress – plus ample opportunity for networking throughout the day.
LIDW23 will also feature an International Arbitration Day: a flagship arbitration event showcasing the importance of London as a global arbitration centre. High-profile keynotes will open the day, followed by 12 in-person panels on jurisdictions and regions spanning the world from China to Latin America. In line with the LIDW23 theme the panels will discuss key local developments as well as the relevance of English law and London as a seat of arbitration. The International Arbitration Day sessions will be hosted by a hub of member firms formed by Mayer Brown, Herbert Smith Freehills and Allen & Overy, all within a 5-minute walk of each other, allowing delegates plenty of time to move between panels.
Events organised by LIDW Members will play a large part in the Week. In line with the LIDW ethos, our Members are collaborating to put on events taking place across London, focussing on applying our theme of “Adapting to a Changing World” to a range of dispute types; we expect a broad mix of events and have had huge interest from members. More events will be added as we get closer to the Week itself and the range of topics covered should mean that there really is something for everyone.
LIDW is of course also about meeting new friends and contacts and keeping up with old friends in the international disputes community. The LIDW23 conference programme will also be complemented by a number of organised social events, including opening drinks in the Royal Courts of Justice co-hosted with the Commercial Litigators' Forum in support of the National Pro Bono Centre, a drinks reception for up to 500 attendees following the main conference, and an event, featuring the ever popular Law Rocks, organised for our young and young at heart delegates.
We look forward to welcoming you to LIDW in May 2023.
15 May
08:30 - 18:00
Location: Mayer Brown, Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills
International Arbitration Day
LIDW’s International Arbitration Day will ‘follow the arbitration disputes sun’ across key regions and jurisdictions. The event will be hosted across three firms within a very short walk of one another, so that delegates can choose the sessions covering the jurisdictions and regions most relevant to their work. The International Arbitration Day will explore recent developments, the connections of those regions to English law and London seat arbitrations as well as the role of lawyers in enforcement procedures and asset recovery.
15 May
18:00 - 19:30
Location: Royal Courts of Justice
Spaces: 300
The Commercial Litigators' Forum Spring Reception and the London International Disputes Week Opening Drinks, in support of the National Pro Bono Centre
The Commercial Litigators' Forum drinks reception taking place in the Great Hall at the Royal Courts of Justice will also mark the opening of LIDW. The event is in aid of the National Pro Bono Centre which supports connection and collaboration in the pro bono sector across England and Wales.
16 May
09:15 - 18:00
Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY
Spaces: 550
LIDW Main Conference
LIDW23 Main Conference Day with a selection of morning and afternoon sessions. The day will feature extensive networking opportunities followed by a drinks reception from 18:00.
Tickets to attend the LIDW23 Main Conference Day in-person are fully booked. Virtual tickets to the event are still available.
17 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple
Spaces: 120
Proving Corruption in International Arbitration
This event is hosted by McNair International and Fladgate in The Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple Hall, EC4Y 9AT
Chaired by The Rt Hon Sir Peter Gross, the event will focus on the legal, evidential and practical issues in proving corruption before an arbitral tribunal, and on challenges to awards before the English courts.
The panel will include highly experienced counsel, solicitors and damages experts:
• Khawar Qureshi KC (McNair International)
• Andrew Maclay (McNair International)
• Harriet Chopra (Fladgate)
17 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: Meeting Rooms at the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London
Spaces: 75
Decrypting Crypto – Reading the Runes
This event is hosted by: Three Verulam Buildings and Stevens & Bolton
Following the collapse of FTX and a spate of High Court decisions relating to cryptocurrency, join a panel of international experts to discuss what is coming next and how London is placed to deal with it in comparison with other jurisdictions. This session will examine the challenges caused by the nature of digital assets and those who deal in them, the different approaches being considered and adopted by legal and regulatory bodies around the world and the difficulties in formalising a joined up approach to ensure fraud victims are able to enforce judgments and recover assets.
Speakers to include Sarah Murray, Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation, Stevens & Bolton; Saima Hanif KC, Barrister, 3 Verulam Buildings; Nick Dunne, Partner, Walkers Global
This event is hosted my 3 Verulam Buildings and Stevens & Bolton
17 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: Latham & Watkins, 99 Bishopsgate, London
Spaces: 80
Artificial Intelligence – Hope or hype for dispute resolution?
This event is hosted by: Latham & Watkins
Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked-about subjects of 2023. While many have predicted that it will transform the way dispute resolution is conducted, others are more skeptical. Join our speakers as they share their perspectives on how organizations and practitioners are already leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, and for a lively discussion on how artificial intelligence could shape the future of international dispute resolution.
17 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: 39 Essex Chambers, 81 Chancery Lane, London
Spaces: 130
Arbitration in the MENA Region - the New Future
What is happening in the MENA world of arbitration, both onshore and off shore? With a reconstituted DIAC and new arbitration rules; the demise of DIFC-LCIA and emerging centres in Saudi , Oman and Bahrain. What is the user’s perspective and how does this shape the advice we give clients?
With the latest UAE law providing that agency contracts are now subject to arbitration, will we see an increase in disputes?
What is the latest from the Courts, both in relation to interim measures and dispute escalation provisions? Where are the Courts in enforcement of arbitral awards? What is the latest on due process??
We will also look at enhanced reciprocity in enforcement between the UK and UAE.
How is the Campaign for Greener Arbitration saving users of arbitration in the region time and money? We will look at the Protocol and draft procedural orders which reflect such initiatives. This panel discusses what the busy practitioner needs to know and what the future holds.
Meet our panelists:
Richard Wilmot-Smith KC
Lindy Patterson KC
Vivek Kapoor
Madelaine Power (Pinsent Masons)
17 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: International Dispute Resolution Centre 1 Paternoster Ln, London
Spaces: 50
The current state of technology in hearings
This event is hosted by: Opus 2, Pinsent Masons and the International Dispute Resolution Centre
How has the use of technology in hearings changed over the past decade? Come and listen to our panel of experts as we explore the current challenges and opportunities of technology and its role in dispute resolution. We will discuss the themes, industry trends and statistical data arising from our recent report, launching at LIDW23.
17 May
09:00 - 16:15
Location: Reed Smith’s offices, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose St, London
Spaces: 150
GAR Live: BITs 2023
This event is sponsored by: Reed Smith; 3 Verulam Buildings; King & Spalding; Squire Patton Boggs; Fangda Partners.
This event is supported by: Lexology; REAL; Scottish Arbitration Centre.
This interactive conference will bring together practitioners from across the UK and further afield including arbitrators, counsel, funders, expert witnesses, senior general counsel and more. Expect high-level, interactive discussion on the major developments in investment treaty arbitration, including: Ukraine, Russia, and issues of territory; Sunset clauses and intra-EU BITs and allegations of corruption and fraud in post-award challenges.
This event will be chaired by Ruth Byrne KC, King & Spalding and Christopher Harris KC, 3 Verulam Buildings.
17 May
09:00 - 11:00
Location: Greenberg Traurig LLP, 8 The Shard, 32 Bridge Street, London
Spaces: 85
Alternative Dispute Resolution - how ADR is adapting to deal with complex disputes
This event is hosted by: 4 Pump Court, Greenburg Traurig, IPOS, LCAM and RPC
Resolution of disputes without the time, cost and resources involved in a court trial or tribunal hearing is more important now than it ever has been – particularly those involving technical or factual complexities, or uncertain commercial or operational outcomes. Such features are frequently seen within certain sectors, such as technology-related disputes, and are becoming increasingly commonplace across all types of commercial disputes. This panel session will examine:
1. The complexity of today’s disputes – are they more complex now than they were previously?
2. How is ADR adapting to deal with complex disputes – are contractual ADR clauses on the rise?
3. The significance of the UK ratifying the Singapore Convention on Mediation
4. The increase in court involvement in the settlement process and how this may be impacted by the possibility of compulsory mediation
5. How to maximise the likelihood that ADR procedures are successful.
The panel will include:
Helen Armstrong, Partner at RPC
Claire Broadbelt, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP (Moderator)
Alex Charlton KC FCIArb, Barrister at 4 Pump Court
Jon Lang, Mediator at IPOS Mediation
Rebecca Warder, Deputy Chair and Board Member of LCAM and Head of Knowledge at Hausfeld
17 May
09:00 - 11:30
Location: International Dispute Resolution Centre 1 Paternoster Ln, London
Spaces: 200
Bridging the gap: UK and UAE
This event is hosted by: SOL International Ltd and Arbitra International
Panel discussion on enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the UAE with particular emphasis on the relationship between the UK and the UAE. Local speakers and eminent dispute practitioners from the MENA region will throw light on how to “bridge the gap”.
17 May
09:00 - 10:00
Location: Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London
Spaces: 60
Group litigation: Push and pull factors for group litigation and what to expect in the coming years
This event is hosted by: Hogan Lovells and One Essex Court
This session focuses on the KC and solicitors’ views of group actions in the UK, and we will also be discussing the role of litigation funders and whether there is (or should be) a move to a more US-style class action system. We have some provocative topics on the table, including whether the procedural landscape and funding market is overly generous to claimants (or whether it is striking just the right balance), and share thoughts on how the system might develop in future to manage some of the currently perceived areas of challenge. We will compare and contrast with group litigation regimes in other jurisdictions, and invite questions from the floor directed at our KCs and solicitors leading some of the biggest group actions at the moment.
The panel will include:
Valerie Kenyon, Partner at Hogan Lovells
Matthew Cook KC, Barrister at One Essex Court
David Cavender KC, Barrister at One Essex Court
David Haughan, Investment Officer at Woodsford
17 May
09:00 - 11:00
Location: Clyde & Co, 138 Houndsditch, London
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia & GCC: Emerging Trends
This event is hosted by: SCCA, Clyde & Co, Queen Marry University London
For the first time in LIDW, SCCA is holding its symposium in partnership with Queen Marry University and Clyde & Co. The symposium aims to highlight the recent development in the GCC ADR environment and SCCA development, where the roundtable will focus on the international practitioners’ insights about the arbitration in Saudi Arabia & GCC.
17 May
09:30 - 11:30
Location: CMS Offices, Cannon Place, London
Spaces: 150
International Construction Disputes in 2050 – what will NextGen be facing and how can we help shape their future?
This event is hosted by: CMS and HKA
We move with the times but are we ready for the future? Construction disputes traditionally concern scope, defects and delay, with dispute resolution processes that are equally predictable. But new energy and new technology bring disruption and innovation; NextGen clients and lawyers are rewriting the rules. Our panel considers “What Next?”
17 May
10:00 - 11:00
Location: 3 Verulam Buildings; Gray's Inn, London
Spaces: 65
Fixing what ain’t broke does the Arbitration Act 1996 really need reform
This event is hosted by: Three Verulam Buildings and Three Crowns
A panel discussing the Law Commission’s proposed reform of the arbitration act and whether those reforms are necessary. Panelists will discuss whether the expectations of users of international arbitration have changed in recent years and whether the proposals will help or harm London’s pre-eminence as an arbitral seat.
17 May
10:00 - 11:30
Location: Howard Kennedy, 1 London Bridge, London
Spaces: 90
Directors’ Duties and the ascendancy of ESG Strategy
This event is hosted by: Howard Kennedy and FRP
An exploration of the increasing importance of ESG to business strategy and survival and the resulting impact on directors' duties. Panellists will consider the rising influence of investors, employees and consumers on business decision-making and whether this, combined with increasing ESG legislation and regulation, will force directors to adopt a 'triple bottom line' approach to measuring business performance.
17 May
10:00 - 12:00
Location: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe ,107 Cheapside, London
Spaces: 80
A conversation under the ERE pledge: how to make the expert process work for you
This event is hosted by: ERE, Ankura, HKA, Secretariat and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
The panel will focus on exploring the challenges around the instruction of experts, their independence and the testifying process, whilst also sharing their experiences as female practitioners together with suggestions on how to overcome any challenges.
This is an ERE event. The Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses Pledge is a sister Pledge of the ERA. The ERE Pledge seeks to address the challenges faced by women who work, or aspire to work, as expert witnesses in all forms of dispute resolution globally.
17 May
10:00 - 14:00
Location: Norton Rose Fulbright, 3 More London Riverside, London
Spaces: 100
The Big Bang and Beyond - India UK Disputes
This event is hosted by: Penningtons Manches Cooper and Norton Rose Fulbright
The evolution of the English legal market and its continuing relevance for Indian disputes.
The panel will consider the evolution of the English legal market for international disputes, war stories, key developments and challenges faced. They will consider how London may continue to adapt to consolidate its pre-eminent position and continued attraction as a venue and seat for large and complex Indian disputes.
17 May
10:30 - 12:30
Location: Bird & Bird LLP, 12 New Fetter Lane, London
Spaces: 120
Interim Reliefs and Enforcement of Judgments and Awards in India and the UK
This event is hosted by: Keidan Harrison LLP, Bird & Bird and Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration
The panel will consider the differences and similarities in approach adopted by the English and the Indian courts towards (i) granting interim relief, particularly freezing injunctions; and (ii) enforcing foreign judgments and awards, including emergency awards. The panel will also discuss theoretical vs practical issues and potential solutions
The Panel:
Jonathan Speed - Partner, Bird & Bird LLP
Srishti Jain - Managing Associate, Keidan Harrison LLP
Neeti Sachdeva - Registrar and Secretary General, Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration
Zal T. Andhyarujina - Senior Advocate, Indian Bar and Fountain Court Chambers
Vijayendra Pratap Singh - Partner, AZB & Partners
Yash Kulkarni KC - Quadrant Chambers
Registration and Networking: 10:30-11:00am
Panel: 11:00am-12:30pm
17 May
11:00 - 14:00
Location: Debevoise & Plimpton, 65 Gresham Street, London EC2A 7NQ
Spaces: 70
Developments in the arbitration law of England & Wales: Impact on arbitration globally and London’s place in the world
This event is hosted by: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Nishith Desai Associates
The Law Commission of England and Wales has recently published a paper containing its proposals for reform of the 1996 Arbitration Act. We will present a diverse panel of experts from various jurisdictions to discuss the reforms proposed by the Law Commission, and other global developments, examining in particular how those may impact international arbitration laws in other jurisdictions, and London’s standing as a leading seat of arbitration.
17 May
13:00 - 16:00
Location: Clyde & Co, St Botolph's House, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AR
Spaces: 120
The Evolving Role of Arbitral Institutions
This event is hosted by: Clyde & Co and QMUL
The session explores the Evolving Role of Arbitral Institutions. In a fireside chat style discussion with eight major international arbitration institutions, the panel will address how institutions contribute to policy and rulemaking, including in respect of arbitrability, multiparty, multi-contract and multi-action proceedings and also their role in promoting efficiency, diversity and legitimacy. The session will also cover what steps institutions take or may take to promote enforcement.
17 May
13:00 - 14:30
Location: Gallery Room, Portland Communications Offices, Bankside 3, 90-100 Southwark Street
Spaces: 72
London's appeal to international litigants: What do the numbers say?
This event is hosted by: Portland Communications, Global Legal Group and Pinsent Masons and White & Case
2023 was a record year with the highest number of international litigants ever appearing in the London Commercial Courts. Join a panel of legal and communications experts to discuss London’s continued appeal to foreign parties in commercial disputes, and the reasons behind it. This session will examine the findings from Portland’s Commercial Courts Report 2023, diving into the record-high numbers of foreign litigants and the diversity of nationalities represented.
The panel will also address the recent wave of climate change litigation cases and the future of ESG-related commercial disputes.
17 May
13:30 - 15:30
Location: Linklaters, One Silk St, London
Spaces: 185
The rising value of data in sport: Opportunity, optimisation and dispute
This event is hosted by: Ankura and Linklaters
Twenty years on from the advent of the “Moneyball” era in US Baseball, data is the new gold across a multitude of sports. In football, it drives the recruitment and tactics of top Premier League sides, is credited as being part of the rise of upwardly mobile clubs like Brentford and Brighton and has been used as proof of value by elite players when negotiating contracts...
17 May
13:30 - 16:00
Location: The Court Room, Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London
Spaces: 90
Technical Experts – Why bother?
This event is hosted by: Masin, Pinsent Masons and 4 Pump Court
Why is it important to appoint Technical Experts? Three technical experts will explain why they were appointed and value they provided to their clients, and hear from lawyers about their experience of appointing and/ or working with technical experts.
Registration and lunch from 1330
Panel Discussion 1400 to 1500
Networking 1500 to 1600
17 May
13:30 - 16:30
Location: The Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London
Spaces: 200
Mining in a Changing World: Adapting and Arbitrating for Success
This event is hosted by: BRG, Jus Mundi and Young Mining Professionals.
The panelists will discuss the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in the mining industry, addressing their financial implications and highlighting the need for responsible operations and the role of arbitration. They will emphasize the significance of environmental considerations, social responsibility, and good corporate governance in driving sustainable development and long-term success.
The panelists will also examine how arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms can effectively manage conflicts and promote fair outcomes and deal with corruption issues, particularly in the context of international investments and cross-border transactions. By focusing on ESG principles and leveraging arbitration, the panel aims to identify opportunities and strategies for fostering responsible and sustainable growth as well as financial success in the mining industry.
Speakers:
Kate Wilford, Legal Principal (Litigation) Anglo American
Maurice Kenton, Co-Chair of Global Arbitration Group, Clyde & Co
Bianca Depres, Senior Legal Counsel, Resolute Mining
Andrew Webb, Managing Director, BRG
Jonathan Worboys, Barrister, 4 New Square
Moderator: Georgios Andriotis, Director of Publications, Jus Mundi
17 May
14:00 - 15:00
Location: Osborne Clark, One London Wall, London
Spaces: 130
Liability of crypto exchanges in a changing world: the law, developments and trends
This event is hosted by: RPC, 3VB, Osborne Clarke, Twenty Essex and Wilberforce
A panel session covering (1) the liability of exchanges as a constructive trustee, (2) following vs tracing of crypto into and through exchanges (3) the potential for a Quincecare-type duty to be owed by exchanges (4) claims under s.19 FSMA and (5) what exchanges might do to mitigate risk.
17 May
14:00 - 16:00
Location: Bird & Bird LLP, 12 New Fetter Lane, London
Spaces: 120
Where are the documents?!? The importance of disclosure and e-disclosure in International Arbitration – Perspectives from Africa and London
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This event is hosted by: Howard Kennedy and Bird & Bird
An exploration of key themes concerning the management and deployment of documentary evidence when arbitrating commercial claims in or concerning Africa. Panellists from London and Africa will consider the obstacles to deploying documentary evidence during proceedings, the use of technology, issues around public projects, the award and performance of contracts, and late disclosure of evidence.
The panel:
Duncan Bagshaw - Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Howard Kennedy
Nick Peacock - Partner and of Head of International Arbitration in London, Bird & Bird
Anthony Idigbe - Senior Partner, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors in Nigeria
Kwadwo Ntrakwah - Partner, Ntrakwah & Co in Ghana
Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo - Partner, HBE Advocats, France & Cameroon
Agnes Gitau - Partner at GBS Africa, Board Member of the Eastern African Association and Coordinator of the International Advisory and Dispute Resolutions Unit at 3VB
John M. Ohaga - Managing Partner, TripleOK Law in Kenya
Noella Lubano - Partner, Oraro & Co in Kenya
17 May
14:00 - 15:30
Location: Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple Hall, Middle Temple Lane, London
Spaces: 100
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Awards before the English Courts
This event is hosted by: McNair International and Keidan Harrison in The Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple Hall, EC4Y 9AT
Chaired by Sir Bernard Eder, the event will cover the statutory and common law frameworks applicable to the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards in the English courts, and the key issues of which legal representatives and funders must be aware.
17 May
15:00 - 17:00
Location: IAC, 190 Fleet Street, London
Spaces: 80
Getting hotter ESG, Climate Change and Changes in Energy Markets giving GCs and CFOs plenty of heat
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This event is hosted by: HKA, Norton Rose Fulbright, 39 Essex Chambers and 4 New Square
- Environmental claims now not just nuisance actions, can be hundreds of millions at least, with increasing efforts to hit the parent
- Climate Change has been talked of generally but not getting sharper in terms of specific valuation impacts
- Accelerated decommissioning, renewables not working to plan and regulatory changes mean market change
17 May
15:00 - 17:00
Location: Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London
Spaces: 70
Back to the Future: recent twists and future turns in the energy sector
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This event is hosted by: Pennington Manches, Crowe and 4 Stone Buildings
Lessons for the energy sector – a lightbulb moment?
An interactive analysis of how industry critical developments and cases of the last year will impact the sector moving forwards. Debating industry pressures, coping and survival strategies and Ofgem’s role within that from the often competing perspectives.
17 May
15:30 - 17:00
Location: Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London
Spaces: 125
Geopolitical and economic risk - the implications for international business and law
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This event will be hosted by: Eversheds Sutherland and Ankura.
Our panel will give their view on the major geopolitical events that could shape commerce in the years to come. With a growing threat of further conflict in Europe and Asia, fragmenting globalism and worsening global economic security, business and law has an important role to play in meeting these challenges.
Our expert panel:
Andrew Sentence CBE - former Member of the Monetary Policy Committee for the Bank of England
Richard Little - Eversheds Sutherland
Sheena Buddhdev - Eversheds Sutherland
Rufus Yerxa - Mclarty Associates, an Ankura Company
17 May
15:30 - 17:30
Location: Pinsent Masons, 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES
Spaces: 90
Navigating disputes with Russian parties involving sanctions from a commercial and investment treaty arbitration perspective
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This event is hosted by: Pinsent Masons and Twenty Essex
What is the impact of international sanctions on cross border projects and supply chains involving Russian entities? Addresses:
• Legal implications and strategic considerations of western sanctions/Russian countersanctions.
• Legal difficulties, and related risks/inefficiencies disputing parties may encounter in contracts/transactions impacted by sanctions.
• Implications of parallel proceedings.
• Interplay between sanctions and investor-state disputes.
The panel will include:
Stacy Keen, Partner, Pinsent Masons (Moderator)
Baiju Vasani, Barrister and Arbitrator, Twenty Essex
Drew Holiner, Barrister and Arbitrator, Monckton Chambers
Michael Cottrell, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons
17 May
15:30 - 17:00
Location: FIeldfisher Riverbank House, 2 Swan Ln, London
Spaces: 40
Crypto Insolvency: Not your keys, not your crypto?
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This event is hosted by: Fieldfisher, Ankura and Maitland Chambers
Join Fieldfisher, Ankura and Maitland Chambers to discuss Crypto Exchange insolvency events.
We will uncover lessons learned and challenges involved in investigating failed cryptocurrency exchanges (which go into administration and are run by liquidators) from a legal, operational, IT/tech and tracing perspective. We will do this by way of an immersive case study of a fictional cryptocurrency exchange insolvency and address questions including:
1. What are the verifiable causes of a cryptocurrency exchange failure?
2. Who’s cryptocurrency is it if it gets recovered?
3. What are the red flags for exchanges and consumers to look out for?
4. How can consumers and others pursue individuals behind failed crypto exchanges?
5. Are there any novel ways to recover assets.
17 May
16:00 - 20:00
Spaces: 50
Claims arising from the war in Ukraine: the role of the English jurisdiction
This event is hosted by: Winston & Strawn LLP and Fountain Court Chambers
The conference will address legal mechanisms available to Ukrainian and foreign claimants to remedy the harm caused by the war in Ukraine, focusing on the role of English law, procedure and courts.
17 May
16:00 - 19:00
Location: Hogan Lovells, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London
Spaces: 130
Viral Trends An update on Covid 19-related insurance and reinsurance disputes around the world, and lessons for the (re)insurance market
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This event is hosted by: 4 Pump Court, Hogan Lovells and FTI Consulting
A presentation on developments in insurance/reinsurance disputes arising from the pandemic in jurisdictions including the UK, US and Australia, and the ongoing impact of those disputes. Panel presentation from barristers from 4PC, Hogan Lovells lawyers from London and the US, and guest(s) from the insurance/reinsurance market.
17 May
16:00 - 17:00
Location: Gatehouse Chambers 1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn, London
Spaces: 47
Gender Equity in International Arbitration - the canary in the diversity coal mine?
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This event is hosted by: McCarthy Tetrault and Gatehouse Chambers
A review of major arbitration rosters reveals there is more than a critical mass of women arbitrators available for appointment but that a far disproportionate number of such appointments actually occur. Does this mean that we are actively choosing men over women? And if in circumstances where the representation exists to achieve gender equity yet our choices fail to support the goal, can we ever hope to achieve diversity/equity more broadly among other equity-seeking groups in international arbitration? Join us for a discussion of these multi-faceted questions.
17 May
16:30 - 18:30
Location: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London
Spaces: 200
Fraud and Asset Tracing – Reimagining the freeze
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This event is hosted by: CMS, Essex Court Chambers, Blackstone Chambers
The jurisdiction of freeze and search orders have developed primarily on a judge led basis, over time, case by case and sometimes in a haphazard fashion. Whilst in search cases the Court of Appeal has imposed some reform, this session will look at the current state of the freeze jurisdiction and ways it might also be improved.
17 May
16:30 - 18:00
Location: Travers Smith LLP, 10 Snow Hill, London
Spaces: 100
The Globalisation of Competition Law Claims
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This event is hosted by Fountain Court, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Travers Smith
This Chatham House Rules discussion will consider the increased globalisation of competition disputes, substantive and procedural similarities (and remaining differences) across jurisdictions, often in cases involving the same underlying conduct, and the effect on how these disputes are managed and determined, both legally and economically, in the UK and elsewhere.
17 May
16:30 - 18:00
Spaces: 140
Too much tension in the chain? Resolving energy arbitration disputes impacted by supply chain constraints
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This event is hosted by: Fieldfisher and Quadrant Chambers
Energy companies and lawyers from Fieldfisher and Quadrant Chambers will be discussing how to resolve energy disputes caused by recent supply chain constraints, sanctions and the energy crisis, followed by a drinks reception from 18:00.
17 May
16:30 - 17:30
Location: IDRC, 1 Paternoster Ln, London
Spaces: 50
Structures for Modern Families: Adapting to the 21st Century
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This event is hosted by: Stevens & Bolton and XXIV Old Buildings
This session will look at how trust and asset-holding structures need to adapt to the requirements of the modern day, including grappling with issues of gender identity, surrogacy and human rights and equality implications for structures in the context of the ‘modern family’.
17 May
16:30 - 19:30
Location: LATHAM & WATKINS, 99 Bishopsgate, London
Spaces: 120
Greenwashing
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This event is hosted by: Latham & Watkins and Henderson Chambers
We propose to convene a panel drawn from industry, civil society, international law firms and the Bar to explore the key drivers of greenwashing complaints, the challenges faced by those under increasing pressure to define and explain their sustainability plans (including against the backdrop of rapidly evolving reporting guidelines) and the associated litigation trends as we are observing them around the world.
17 May
17:00 - 18:00
Location: Jones Day, 21 Tudor Street
Spaces: 30
Pulling the strings - Parent company liability and the attack on corporate group structures
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This event is hosted by: Jones Day, Wilberforce Chambers and FRP
Corporate group structures are increasingly under attack for a variety of reasons – parent companies of global organisations are increasingly facing attempts to hold them to account before the English courts. In this session we will explore some of the scenarios and routes of attack and how to mitigate associated risks.
17 May
18:30 - 22:00
Location: The Dorchester
LIDW Gala Dinner
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Join us at the official Gala Dinner to celebrate London International Disputes Week. Taking place at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel, the evening will be great opportunity to network with individuals from across the week. It will feature speeches from prominent figures in this space, as well as a silent auction in aid of the National Pro Bono Centre.
18 May
08:00 - 10:00
Location: Simmons & Simmons LLP, CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker St, London
Spaces: 150
Navigating global crisis in a complex disputes landscape
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This event is hosted by: Simmons & Simmons and IPOS Mediation
If the past few years have taught us anything, “expect the unexpected” has to be a mantra we must all do business by. Businesses have had to swiftly react to crises arising out of the pandemic or global political events and these have often escalated into disputes. Such disputes often involve cross-jurisdictional legal issues, intertwined business relationships and reputational risk ever-present in a social media driven world.
Join us to hear from experts from the fields of dispute resolution, strategic communications and mediation on how the complex challenges of cross-border disputes can be pre-empted, managed and resolved.
18 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: International Dispute Resolution Centre
Spaces: 100
The role of the TCC in shaping the past and future of technology disputes
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To mark the 150th anniversary of the Technology and Construction Court, we will be joined by The Hon Mr Justice Waksman for a panel session to discuss the approach of the TCC to the resolution of technology disputes - past, present, and future.
The panel will consider the changing nature of technology disputes, the challenges arising from new forms of technology and the use of technology in the dispute resolution process.
This event is hosted by: CMS, Osborne Clarke and 4 Pump Court.
Venue: International Dispute Resolution Centre, 1 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7BQ
Continental breakfast served on arrival.
18 May
08:30 - 10:30
Location: CMS Cameron McKenna, 78 Cannon St, London
Spaces: 200
The Future of Major Energy Projects Crises, Challenges, and Opportunities
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This event is hosted by: 4 Pump Court, CMS and Fenwick Elliott
What will the energy transition mean in practice for the energy sector and infrastructure? This focuses on the current energy landscape, the impact of recent supply-side shocks, and key challenges for lawyers and clients to deliver the next-generation of resource-efficient energy to the world.
18 May
08:30 - 11:00
Location: Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, London
Spaces: 50
Are sanctions on Russia working? Breakfast discussion with Michael O'Kane and Dr Anna Bradshaw
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This event is hosted by: Global Legal Group and Peters & Peters
With sanctions one of the leading global issues of our time, leading practitioners will share their thoughts on listings, their impact, enforcement and compliance.
Michael O’Kane, Senior Partner of Peters & Peters and co-founder of the market-leading EU Sanctions blog, will be joined by his fellow Peters & Peters partner, Dr Anna Bradshaw, also Associate Fellow of RUSI, to survey the fast-changing terrain and give much-needed clarity in this complex area.
The discussion will be chaired by Andrew Mizner, Editor of Commercial Dispute Resolution magazine.
18 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: Boies Schiller Flexner 5 New Street Square London
Spaces: 101
Dispelling enforcement myths by jurisdiction
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This event is hosted by: Boies Schiller Flexner and 3VB
This event will be a panel discussion focusing on enforcement in different and challenging jurisdictions, with an aim to feature speakers across a variety of jurisdictions and experience to dispel some myths.
18 May
08:30 - 11:00
Location: Edwardian I, St. James Court, 54 Buckingham Gate, London
Spaces: 125
The Future of Cross Border Disputes: A UK & India Perspective
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This event is hosted by: Trilegal and Osborne Partners
There are various cross border disputes in recent years concerning India and UK, leading to key developments in the field of arbitration, court decisions and legislation. The panel brings together industry experts from both jurisdictions, including arbitrators, lawyers, experts, and in-house counsel to discuss the latest developments, emerging trends and significant court decisions.
SPEAKERS:
Dipen Sabharwal KC, Partner, White & Case
Montek Mayal, Partner, Osborne Partners
Reza Mohtashami KC, Partner, Three Crowns LLP
Sapan Gupta, Group General Counsel, ArcelorMittal
Sheila Ahuja, Partner, Allen & Overy
Stephen Moriarty KC, Barrister, Fountain Court Chambers
MODERATOR: Nitesh Jain, Partner, Trilegal
18 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: 3 Verulam Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London
Spaces: 65
The Future of ESG Claims and Class Actions
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This event is hosted by: Pallas Partners, 3 Verulam Buildings and Harbour Litigation Funding
The panel will cover the following topics:
- Where are we with ESG based claims in England & Wales?
- What is the appeal of s.90/90A FSMA for ESG litigation?
- What is the scope for company law routes such as unfair prejudice and derivative actions to be used for ESG driven litigation?
- How are defendants reacting to and managing ESG litigation?
18 May
08:45 - 10:00
Location: Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London
Spaces: 60
Increasing diversity and efficiency in the resolution of construction and engineering disputes in international arbitration - a new slant for ESG?
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This event is hosted by: Hogan Lovells, Keating Chambers and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
The purpose of the session is to discuss two recent trends in the resolution of construction and engineering disputes in international arbitration and how all participants in the resolution of those disputes can between equip themselves to address them. The first trend relates to the increasing demand that practitioners, experts and members of tribunals should be more diverse. The second trend relates to the call for greater efficiency and reduced cost.
18 May
09:00 - 10:00
Location: Gatehouse Chambers, Gray's Inn, 1 Lady Hale Gate, London
Spaces: 60
Can litigators afford not to know the data?
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This event is hosted by: Solomonic, Gatehouse Chambers and Herbert Smith Freehills
"Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion" - W. Edwards Deming
With research showing 69% of US lawyers use litigation analytics on a day to day basis, and leading UK litigators now doing the same, the panel address the question, “can litigators afford not to know the data?”
18 May
09:30 - 14:00
Location: 39 Essex, 81 Chancery Lane, London
Spaces: 80
Expert evidence in construction ADR
This event is hosted by: Hanscomb International, CMS, Atkin Chambers, 39 Essex Chambers and Ankura
This event is now fully booked.
There will be four panels looking at the issues with expert evidence in construction mediations, adjudications, dispute boards and arbitrations.
Each panel comprises leading lawyers , experts and tribunal members who will discuss how they and the forums have adapted to the changing world.
18 May
09:30 - 11:00
Location: Reed Smith LLP, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose St, London
Spaces: 100
Banking disputes of the future: a horizon scanning session
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This event is hosted by: Reed Smith, Hausfeld, Brick Court Chambers and Fountain Court Chambers
The panel will consider recent developments and likely future issues in banking disputes including: ISDA master disputes; an update on the Quincecare duty; fraudulent misrepresentation; legal risks created by environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria; and FinTech disputes.
18 May
09:30 - 11:00
Location: Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, 30 St Mary Axe, London
Spaces: 85
Horizon Scanning - Corporate Disputes in the Current Economic Climate
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This event is hosted by: Kirkland & Ellis and Simmons & Simmons
Challenging economic conditions and stretched valuations are giving rise to an increase in corporate disputes; a trend set to continue. The panel will discuss the economic backdrop and the range of claims expected to proliferate in the next year, including breaches of warranties, valuations, earnout issues and directors duties.
18 May
09:30 - 12:30
Location: QMUL, 67-69 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London
Spaces: 80
Today's Diverse and Rising Arbitrators and Where To Find Them
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This event is hosted by: Osborne Clarke, Clyde & Co, DLA Piper, RAI and QMUL
A must attend event for those at the start of their careers as arbitrators or those considering expanding their career to include work as an arbitrator. The event will start with an interview with one of the world's leading arbitrators, which will be followed by a round table discussion among a diverse group of rising arbitrators regarding the hottest topics and issues that they are dealing with in their work. Themes to be covered will include: getting the appointments, difficult ethical issues, dealing with difficult parties, questions of costs, practical top tips.
18 May
10:00 - 11:30
Location: Blake Morgan, 6 New Street Square, London EC4A 3DJ
Spaces: 60
International Crypto-asset litigation: jurisdiction and the intersection with UK Financial Services Legislation
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This event is hosted by: Blake Morgan and Outer Temple Chambers
Jurisdiction of the English Court – (i) conflict between the UK Financial Services and Markets Act, Foreign Law and Arbitration Agreements and (ii) implications for international crypto platforms and customers where the platform is not, but should be, authorised.
18 May
10:30 - 12:30
Location: White & Case LLP, 5 Old Broad Street, London
Spaces: 94
Disputes involving States arising out of war
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This event is hosted by: White & Case, Clyde & Co and 3 Verulam Buildings (3VB); with the participation of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), Essex Court Chambers and Squire Patton Boggs.
The panel discussions will address disputes from a local and international perspective: a comparative look at how conflict related disputes will be resolved in a State-to-State and investor-State context; the implication of sanctions; war clauses in BITs and other mechanisms; disputes in English courts.
Speakers and moderators: Naomi Briercliffe (Squire Patton Boggs), David Goldberg (White & Case), Yarik Kryvoi (BIICL), Loukas Mistelis (Clyde & Co, Queen Mary University of London), Mark Wassouf (3VB)
18 May
11:00 - 11:45
Spaces: 500
Finding the Truth in a Changing World
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This event is hosted by: Everlaw and Macfarlanes
The ways we communicate are rapidly changing, creating challenges -- and opportunities -- for legal professionals managing dispute resolutions. The shift to remote work means that more data is stored on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and other encrypted platforms, and we therefore need new tools to find a straighter path to the truth. Join Nicole Hazaz (Manager, Customer Success, Everlaw) and Mark Agombar (Consultant e-Disclosure Project Manager - Macfarlanes, Director and Founder of XBundle) to discuss the changing landscape of communication, and the tools and workflows needed to manage that change in traditional disputes work and beyond. We'll cover some of these new tools and strategies to make sense of the data and find the truth.
18 May
11:00 - 13:30
Location: BCLP, Governor’s House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill, London
Spaces: 100
Giving technology the green light: how to deliver eco-friendly arbitrations
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This event is hosted by: BCLP and SCC
Our discussion will focus on how technology can be used to make international arbitration more environmentally friendly. In particular, we will discuss the drive from corporate clients to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices. We will also be drilling down into what steps need to be taken for arbitration to be more environmentally friendly and what is needed from different stakeholders to achieve this.
18 May
11:00 - 13:00
Location: Quadrant Chambers, The Old Library, Quadrant House, 10 Fleet Street, London
Spaces: 75
Greener Shipping – decarbonisation and adapting to a changing regulatory environment
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Quadrant Chambers and the LMAA are pleased to host this LIDW panel discussion on the changing regulatory environment regarding greener shipping and decarbonisation. How will the different stakeholders in the shipping sector respond to this new regulatory framework and what are the practical implications of the changes for shipping contracts and disputes?
Our panel includes Simon Rainey KC and Nichola Warrender KC from Quadrant Chambers, Ann Shazell, Group Lead Lawyer at Cargill International SA and Clare Ambrose, LMAA Arbitrator. Ann was a member of the drafting team for the BIMCO ETSA and CII Operations Clauses for Time Charter Parties 2022.
18 May
11:30 - 12:30
Location: Reed Smith, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London
Spaces: 100
Banking and finance disputes in volatile, uncertain and dislocated markets
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This event is hosted by Fountain Court Chambers and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Financial Institutions and their lawyers are grappling with an increasingly “VUCA” world. In 2023 Q1 alone, banks have dealt with the unsettling impact of the collapse of three US banks, the emergency acquisition of Credit Suisse, international political tensions, sanctions, unevenly rising interest rates, and the explosive growth of AI mean.
18 May
12:00 - 18:00
Location: Christie's London, 8 King Street, St. James's, London
Spaces: 115
Resolving art disputes - an afternoon of current and future art related legal topics at Christie's
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This event is hosted by: IPOS Mediation, Pinsent Masons and Laytons
Join us for an afternoon of art law at Christie's incorporating two panel discussions on current developments of the law relating to art disputes and finishing with a networking drinks reception.
18 May
12:30 - 14:00
Location: RPC, St Katharine's Way, London
Spaces: 130
Oil & Gas - joint venture disputes - panel discussion with buffet lunch
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This event is hosted by: Ankura, Al Tamimi & Company, RPC, Orrick and One Essex Court
Our panel will focus on JVs and disputes in the energy sector, including legal developments and broader industry trends such as the Oil & Gas sector’s response to the short-term increase in demand and the long-term call to transition to cleaner energy.
The panel will explore the likely sources of future disputes in this context and delegates will leave with a better understanding of the dispute horizon in the Oil & Gas sector.
18 May
14:00 - 16:00
Location: McDermott Will & Emery 22 Bishopsgate London, EC2N 4BQ
Spaces: 70
The future of Investor-State disputes in the energy sector: challenges and opportunities
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This event is hosted by: Outer Temple Chambers, McDermott Will & Emery, Reed Smith, FTI Consulting and Clyde
The importance of substantial and sustained investment in the energy sector cannot be overstated. A mixed panel composed of arbitrators, counsel, academics and a quantum expert will focus on the current trends and future challenges in the energy sector by addressing and discussing (i) the typical energy disputes between investors and host States, (ii) the recent developments in terms of the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty and how it may affect investment disputes, (iii) the impact of the regulatory and environmental aspects, (iv) how losses are quantified in energy disputes (which often involve long and complex projects), and (v) the implications of such changes in international arbitration, in particular in terms of challenges and enforcement aspects.
18 May
14:00 - 18:00
Location: Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London
Spaces: 140
Climate Change Conference
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This event is hosted by Essex Court Chambers and Hogan Lovells.
This half-day conference will provide a unique opportunity to hear from a range of experts working in the field of climate change law. Sessions will include discussions about climate change in commercial disputes, greenwashing, implications for directors’ duties, insurance coverage, how climate change is currently being addressed in international courts and legal issues relating to aviation.
18 May
15:00 - 17:00
Location: Quadrant Chambers, Fleet Street, London
Spaces: 60
Planes, rockets and satellites - where things go wrong and what can be done about it.
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This event is hosted by: HKA, Mayer Brown and Quadrant
The panel will discuss the increase in commercial space activity over the past years and how this has given rise to new legal challenges.
There will be some focus on “The impact of Safety Leadership on what goes wrong”, “How the organisation can drive what goes wrong” and “The accident equation, the variability of human error – designs that fail safe.”. They will also cover what issues they have encountered in damages assessment involving planes, rockets and satellites; and how the industry presents a set of unique challenges, and how the existing damages framework can be adapted and used for damages in such cases.
18 May
15:00 - 16:30
Location: 39 Essex Chambers, 81 Chancery Lane, London
Spaces: 150
Mediation in the Litigation Process – An International Perspective
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This event is hosted by: Stevens & Bolton and 39 Essex Chambers
As the UK slowly moves towards compulsory mediation, the panel will consider the different approaches to mediation under a comparative lens from the perspective of different jurisdictions around the world. The panel comprises next generation lawyers from across the globe including the UK, USA, Singapore, and France.
18 May
16:00 - 18:30
Location: Pinsent Masons, 30 Crown Place, London
Spaces: 100
The benefits of collective redress schemes: Making it work for everyone
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This event is hosted by: Ankura and Pinsent Masons
Collective redress schemes are an increasingly common way of providing redress and avoiding litigation. This panel discussion will provide a user guide to redress schemes and explore when they should be used and how they can be devised and implemented to make them work for everyone.
18 May
16:00 - 17:00
Location: FTI Consulting: Arkwright Room, 9th Floor, 200 Aldersgate, London
Spaces: 120
Quantum in volatile times: Challenges faced by experts, counsel, and arbitrators, and strategies to cope
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This event is hosted by: FTI Consulting, 3 Verulam Buildings, Fountain Court Chambers and Enyo Law.
This panel will discuss damages issues in increasingly volatile times. The Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, high inflation and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties have created new challenges for damages analyses. Loss assessments are at risk of becoming more polarised, with less common ground between experts and arbitrators being left to resolve fundamental divergences. Speculative claims can blur the lines between factual and expert issues and test the limits of expert evidence.
18 May
16:00 - 18:00
Location: BRG, 8 Salisbury Square, London
Spaces: 100
M&A disputes: material, but not adverse, change?
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This event is hosted by: BRG, Simmons & Simmons, Eversheds Sutherland and Addleshaw Goddard
The panel will discuss changes in the pipeline and practice of M&A disputes, including matters such as:
- whether the volume of disputes increased after the 2021 deal surge
- whether and how ESG considerations are affecting M&A disputes
- notable developments in English law
18 May
16:00 - 18:00
Location: Withersworldwide, 20 Old Bailey, London
Spaces: 65
The Evolving Impact of Sanctions on Commercial Contracts
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This event is hosted by: LK Law, Littleton Chambers, Withers, Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss
The unprecedented wave of sanctions and countersanctions imposed since February 2022 has raised numerous legal challenges for businesses. They have affected commercial contracts (such as finance, supply and JV agreements) and disrupted ongoing litigations and arbitrations. This session will identify these problems and discuss ideas for overcoming them.
18 May
16:00 - 17:00
Location: Travers Smith LLP - 10 Snow Hill, London
Spaces: 60
Crypto Disputes: How do legal jurisdictions based on physical geography meet the challenge of digital assets?
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This event is hosted by: Outer Temple Chambers, Stewarts Law, Travers Smith and Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC
Whether it is the ease with which cryptocurrencies ‘cross’ jurisdictions or the global customer base seeking redress from losses leading to the insolvency of FTX, digital assets present a challenge to the fundamental notion of private international law based upon physical geographies. Join a panel of international experts to discuss this hot topic. The session will identify and examine some of the jurisdictional and applicable law issues which arise in the context of digital assets, cover the approaches taken so far in jurisdictions including in England and Wales, the US and the UAE, and the merits of different possible solutions.
18 May
17:00 - 18:30
Location: Stephenson Harwood, 1 Finsbury Circus, London
Spaces: 120
The long arm of the law: injunctions from the English Court
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This event is hosted by: 4 Pump Court and Stephenson Harwood
Many shipping disputes begin with an urgent problem and a familiar question: can we get an injunction to stop them doing that? An expert panel discusses the latest cases and the light they shed on what orders might be available at any early stage of the proceedings and how best to go about applying. This will include anti-suit injunctions, injunctions to compel compliance with a letter of indemnity, freezing injunctions, and urgent injunctions where there is an arbitration clause.
18 May
17:00 - 23:00
Spaces: 75
International Disputes Boutiques Roundtable Discussion
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This event is hosted by: CANDEY, Keidan Harrison and Maitland Chambers
An interactive roundtable discussion concerning challenges and opportunities facing international disputes boutiques.
18 May
17:00 - 18:00
Location: Allen & Overy, One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD
Spaces: 50
Competition collective proceedings in the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT)
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This event is hosted by: Allen & Overy and Hausfeld
Allen & Overy, Hausfeld and Fortress Investment Group will host a panel session on competition collective proceedings contrasting the perspectives of class representatives, funders, and defendants. They will discuss principles and lessons from the CAT’s recent decisions, what to expect as cases reach trial or settle, and future areas of focus.
18 May
17:00 - 19:00
Location: Vinson & Elkins RLLP, Floor 24, 20 Fenchurch Street, London
Spaces: 100
Diversity in Arbitration: Practical Proposals for (Real) Progression
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This event is hosted by: Vinson & Elkins, REAL and ArbitralWomen
Join us to hear concrete proposals to increase diversity in arbitration from Jose Sanchez, Amanda Lee, Kabir Duggal and Liz Perks. Moderated by Paul Stanley KC, each of our panellists will present their suggested approach and have the opportunity to comment on each other’s proposals and the practical steps that need to be taken to increase diversity in arbitration across the globe.
Please join us for what will be a lively and insightful discussion of this key topic, followed by drinks and canapes as we open the floor to wider conversation.
18 May
17:30 - 19:30
Location: Stewarts, 5 New Street Square, London
Spaces: 100
The role of third party funding in London in respect of investment treaty disputes
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This event is hosted by: Stewarts Law and Twenty Essex
Third Party Funding (TPF) has become an established and recognised option for disputing parties in investment treaty arbitration. Join us for an in-depth debate on the role of TPF, including discussing:
• arbitral institutions and States’ interests in regulating TPF;
• London’s specific features as a global hub for TPF; and
• future trends for TPF in investment treaty disputes and the role of London.
18 May
17:30 - 19:00
Location: Howard Kennedy, 1 London Bridge
Spaces: 60
FIFA Football Agent Regulations - A brave new world for those involved in football
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This event is hosted by: Howard Kennedy and 2 Temple Gardens
The implementation of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations in January 2023 changed the playing field for agents, clubs, players and their lawyers dealing with agency agreements and disputes. Will this new regulation result in a red card? Join our panel for a discussion of the practical implications of the new Regulations and the issues that are likely to arise. The session will be followed by drinks and networking.
The panel includes:
Jessica van de Meer, Barrister at 2TG - host of the popular legal podcast You'll be hearing from my lawyer which has been featured in The Times
Steven Flynn, Barrister at 2TG - recognised as "one of the top sports law juniors in the UK" by Legal 500
Kyle Phillips, Partner and Co-Head of the Sports sector at Howard Kennedy
Professor Richard Parrish - Professor of Sports Law and Associate Head of the School of Law, Criminology and Policing at Edge Hill University
18 May
17:30 - 20:00
Location: Dockside Lounge, RPC, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, London
Spaces: 20
Disputes emanating from Africa - Ministry of Justice’s GREAT Legal Services, Africa Legal and RPC drinks reception
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This event is hosted by: Ministry of Justice, RPC, Africa Legal, Morrison & Foerster and White & Case
The Ministry of Justice's GREAT Legal Services, Africa Legal, RPC, Morrison & Foerster, BCLP and White & Case drinks reception taking place at RPC's St Katharine Docks offices will mark the launch of an Africa/UK Dispute Resolution Compendium showcasing key trends and opportunities for collaboration between UK and African dispute resolution ecosystems.
Please note, the organisers of this event reserve the right to decline access to the event.
18 May
17:30 - 21:00
Location: K&L Gates LLP, 5th Floor, One New Change, London
Spaces: 100
Strategies for success in navigating delay and quantum issues in international construction arbitration in a changing world
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This event is hosted by: K&L Gates, 4 Pump Court and Kroll
Please join K&L Gates, 4 Pump Court and Kroll for a lively panel discussion which will address strategies for success in navigating delay and quantum issues in international construction arbitration. The panel will share their thoughts and ideas on effective means of dealing with delay and quantum issues and associated expert evidence, against the changing context for construction disputes.
The panelists include previous winners of International Arbitration Silk of the Year, Construction Silk of the Year, and several Global Elite Thought Leaders (WhosWhoLegal).
18 May
18:00 - 19:00
Location: Gatehouse Chambers, Gray's Inn, 1 Lady Hale Gate, London
Spaces: 60
International Commercial Courts and International Arbitration: competitors or bedfellows?
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This event is hosted by: Stevens & Bolton, Gatehouse Chambers and FTI
With Dame Elizabeth Gloster DBE, Michael Frisby, Frederico Singarajah and Chris Johnston
A panel discussion on the role of International Commercial Courts and International Arbitration and the roles each play in the resolution of international disputes. Do they compete or complement each other and in a changing world, what does the future hold?
18 May
18:00 - 19:30
Location: Allen & Overy LLP, One Bishops Square, London
From 5G to ChatGPT: The future of technology disputes and legal tech
This event is presented by Young ITA in collaboration with the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) and co-hosted by Allen & Overy LLP and ArbTech
Technology is transforming the ways in which individuals, business and governments interact, with wide-ranging implications for arbitration. In line with London International Disputes Week’s theme of ‘adapting to a changing world’, this panel event will explore the impact of technology on the future of arbitration.
18 May
18:00 - 21:00
Location: The Law Society Hall, 113 Chancery Lane
Spaces: 60
Disinformation in international disputes
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The event is hosted by: Avisa Partners, 3 Verulam Buildings and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL).
Join us for a panel discussion addressing the question of how disinformation and misinformation can impact international disputes and how lawyers can counter narratives which may disrupt their client’s legal strategy.
The panel will cover the following topics:
- What is disinformation and misinformation? How can lawyers best identify this content?
- Emerging trends in the role media and online environments play in shaping an international or multi-jurisdictional dispute.
- Perspectives on dealing with disinformation as a solicitor, advocate, and judge/arbitrator.
- Why communication strategies are increasingly important in international enforcement proceedings involving sovereign entities.
Panellists and moderator: Ali Malek KC (3VB), Dr Sara Razai (BIICL), Persephone Bridgman Baker (Carter Ruck), Charlotte Henschen (RPC) and Alex Just (Avisa Partners).
The discussion will be followed by a drinks reception from 19:30 to 21:00.
18 May
19:00 - 23:00
Location: Vinegar Yard
Spaces: 225
LIDW23 Drinks for the Young and Young at Heart
After the success of the event last year, the drinks for the young and young at heart will return to a central London location. The night will offer the opportunity to network with your peers and enjoy a Law Rocks performance from three of their most coveted performers.
19 May
08:30 - 10:00
Location: 39 Essex Chambers, 81 Chancery Lane, London
Spaces: 130
How Do Parties Now Prove Their Case?
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This event is hosted by: 39 Essex Chambers and QMUL
Saying it is one thing, proving it another. This session, by Professor Stavros Brekoulakis of Queen Mary University of London and Marion Smith KC, Melissa Shipley, Nicholas Higgs and James Bradford of 39 Essex Chambers, considers evidentiary issues in arbitration, including:
• Are witness statements worth the time and money?
• What makes a witness credible?
• When is pleading and proof by sampling/extrapolation appropriate? How can it be done without prejudicing enforcement?
• How can expert evidence be deployed effectively?
Schedule:
8:30 am Registration and arrivals (tea, coffee & breakfast)
9:00 am Start
9:45 am Close (with coffee and refreshments available for networking until 11:00am)
19 May
08:30 - 10:30
Location: The Ivy Club, 9 West Street, London WC2H 9NE
Spaces: 50
Justice in many courts: litigating parallel arbitral, civil and criminal proceedings
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This event is hosted by: Peters & Peters Solicitors and Brick Court Chambers
Reflecting a continuing growth of international arbitration and the pro-arbitration stance of the English courts on the one hand and the sophistication of cross-border fraud and economic crime on the other, this panel will consider parallel proceedings with a particular focus on emerging issues encountered in practice.
19 May
09:00 - 10:30
Location: Eversheds offices, 1 Wood St, London
Spaces: 135
Tech disputes - what to expect in 2023 and beyond
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This event is hosted by: 4 Pump Court, Eversheds and CYK
In this session, the panel will investigate the trends in the technology dispute arena including (1) the impact of Brexit and COVID on tech law, (2) the rise in cyber cases, (3) shifts in crypto litigation, and (4) the impact of high tech on tech disputes.
19 May
09:30 - 12:30
Location: Mayer Brown, 201 Bishopsgate, London
Spaces: 120
Hydrogen: Risk and Dispute Resolution Landscape
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This event is hosted by: Mayer Brown and FTI
Hydrogen will play an increasing role in the energy transition. A panel of legal, technical and business hydrogen specialists will look at some of the key risks of developing and managing hydrogen projects and disputes.
19 May
10:30 - 11:30
Location: Withers, 20 Old Bailey, London
Spaces: 80
Discrimination Claims in the City
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This event is hosted by: Outer Temple Chambers and Withers
A conversation between Meriel Schindler, Partner and Head of Employment at Withers Worldwide London office, and Will Young, moderated by Gerard McDermott KC (both employment law barristers based at Outer Temple Chambers) about discrimination (and whistleblowing) claims in a City environment, with a particular focus on claims involving psychiatric injury.
19 May
12:00 - 14:00
Location: 3 More London, Riverside, London
From Cape Town to Dublin; from Moscow to the Hague: resolving aviation disputes in times of war and peace
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This event is hosted by: Hausfeld, Norton Rose Fulbright and XXIV Old Buildings
A discussion of the hottest topics in the aviation disputes market, including disputes and litigation risk management from a commercial perspective; the Hague Court for Arbitration in Aviation; the international insurance claims for aircraft stranded in Russia and an in-house perspective from a leading OEM. Steven Thompson KC, XXIV Old Buildings, moderates and Tristan Chubb, GE Aerospace; Erin Hitchens, XXIV Old Buildings; Patrick Farrell, Norton Rose Fulbright and Ned Beale, Hausfeld join the panel. The discussion will appeal to aviation disputes and transactional lawyers alike.
19 May
12:15 - 14:00
Location: Travers Smith LLP, 10 Snow Hill, London
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New and emerging trends in collective redress
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This event is hosted by: Travers Smith, Henderson Chambers and Portland Communications, with Hengeler Mueller.
The panel will discuss new and emerging trends in collective redress, both in the UK and the EU. The discussion will focus on how collective procedures are being used in novel ways and the drivers for innovation in this space. The panel will consider emerging and contrasting themes in collective redress claims across the UK and EU, as well as how reputational dynamics in such claims are evolving and the opportunities and challenges this presents to litigants. Please note that this session will not cover UK Competition law collective procedures, which will be addressed in the session "Competition collective proceedings in the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT)" on 18 May at 5pm.
A light networking lunch will be served from 12:15 with the panel session starting at 13:00