LIDW 2024

Conference, ECT Modernisation, Energy Charter Treaty, England, English Arbitration Act, English courts, English Law, EU Law, Europe, European Court of Justice, LIDW 2024, UK

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The role of the United Kingdom (“UK”), particularly London, and of the European Union (“EU”) in the landscape of investment arbitration has been a central topic of discussions during the London International Dispute Week 2024 (“LIDW”). This post aims to provide a non-exhaustive account of some of the events which tackled this theme. On the…

Conference, Diversity, Institutional Arbitration, Institutional Rules, International arbitration, International Arbitration Procedures, International Commercial Arbitration, International Commercial Courts, LIDW 2024, Technology

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Day 3 of the London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) featured an extensive discussion (the “Arbitral Institutions’ Congress”) by representatives of various arbitral institutions at the historic Parliament Chamber at Middle Temple co-hosted by McNair, Clyde & Co, and Osborne Clarke. The present post summarises the discussions held during the event.   Statistics and Views From…

EU Law, LIDW 2024, Mass claims, Mass litigation, UK

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The 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) was stage to several discussions regarding mass litigations. This was definitely not by chance. Europe has been seeing an exponential rise in mass litigation, particularly in the last twenty years, where aspects arising from environmental, social and governance issues have started to become a trend worldwide. This post…

Climate change, ECT Withdrawal, Energy Charter Treaty, European Convention on Human Rights, LIDW 2024

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On 6 June 2024, Hogan Lovells and Twenty Essex co-hosted a London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) event on the topic “How Can Investment Protection Contribute to the Energy Transition?“. The event brought together leading experts to discuss the intersection of investment law and the global shift towards sustainable energy. The discussions were held under the…

International arbitration, LIDW 2024, Rule of Law

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The fourth day (06 June) of 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) tackled several complex issues in arbitration. This post will provide a brief overview of two such sessions, focusing on the rule of law in arbitration and on arbitration and regulations. These sessions provide a rather useful snippet into the complex challenges faced by…

Enforcement, LIDW 2024

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On the final day of London International Disputes Week 2024 (“LIDW”), LALIVE and Kobre & Kim hosted an event on arbitration and enforcement involving sovereign States. The panel of speakers comprised Andrew Stafford KC and Nicholas Surmacz of Kobre & Kim, as well as Sandrine Giroud and Marc Veit of LALIVE. They explored issues relating…

LIDW 2024, Third party funding

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This post summarizes an event hosted by Stewarts LLP as part of the 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) on the topic of third-party funding (“TPF”) regulation across various jurisdictions. Professor Rachael Mulheron (QMUL) covered England and Wales, Sanjeev Kapoor (Khaitan & Co) offered the Indian perspective, Dr Aseel Zimmo covered the Middle East and…

Access to Justice, Enforcement, International arbitration, LIDW 2024, Russia, Sanctions

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As part of the 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”), Kirkland & Ellis hosted an event titled “Panel Session on Sanctioned Countries”. The panel, comprised of Anna Bradshaw (Peters & Peters), James Freeman (A&O Shearman), Maya Lester KC (Brick Court Chambers), David Lorello (Covington & Burlington), Jon Newman (Kirkland & Ellis), and Dara Shagal (Pinna…

Bonds, Investment Arbitration, Investment Disputes, Investment protection, ISDS, LIDW 2024

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As part of the 2024 edition of the London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”), Reed Smith LLP hosted a panel on “Bank Collapse and ISDS: Arbitration Strategy and Dramatis Personae”. The panel, moderated by Lucy Winnington-Ingram (Reed Smith), comprised Kathleen Garrett (Reed Smith), Cameron Miles (3 Verulam Buildings), Lorena Fatás Pérez (Ministry of Justice of Spain),…

Artificial Intelligence, LIDW 2024

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London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) once again revisited the much-debated topic of ‘role played by artificial intelligence (“AI”) in arbitration’ with renewed vigour. There were more than seven events related to arbitration and AI at the LIDW. This post offers a brief insight into three key AI-related events at LIDW from the third day of…

Ethics, LIDW 2024

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As part of Day 3 of the London International Dispute Week (“LIDW”) 2024, Freeths LLP, Gatehouse Chambers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, London branch) organized a panel on “Lawyer (Mis)Behaviour International Arbitration”. The panel featured Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE (High Court Judge of England and Wales), Dr Crina Baltag (University of Stockholm),…

Arbitration Institutions and Rules, International arbitration, LIDW 2024, Space Arbitration, Space Economy

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As part of the London International Disputes Week 2024 International Arbitration Day, Kirkland & Ellis hosted a “Panel Session on Space – Arbitration for Low Earth Orbit Disputes and Beyond.” The panel comprised Artem Doudko (Osborne Clarke), Dr. Jan Frohloff (SRP, Germany), Oliver Grazebrook (Viasat), Rachael O’Grady (Mayer Brown), and Dr. Tanja Masson-Zwaan (Leiden University)….

LIDW 2024, Saudi Arabia

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London International Dispute Week (“LIDW”) 2024 kicked off with more than 700 people attending events starting with a thought-provoking keynote speech by Jan Paulsson – President of the, Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (“SCCA”) Court – on the topic “International Arbitration in the Year 2050: Shipwrecked or Basking on the Shores of the Promised Land?”,…

Enforcement, ISDS, LIDW 2024, London, Mediation, Third party funding

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The centerpiece of the 2024 London International Disputes Week was the full day main Conference on Tuesday, 4 June, bringing together leaders from across the dispute resolution world to discuss the topical issues of the moment under the theme of Uniting for Global Challenge and Opportunity.   The Conference was opened by Luke Harrison, partner…

Africa, Conference, LIDW 2024

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As investors increasingly look to diversify their investments whilst seeking higher returns, and emerging nations continue the push to industrialise, to develop their infrastructure and to grow their economies, the emerging economies have become a hotbed of activity for investors, developers, and legal professionals around the world. This post considers why all eyes seem to…