Conference coverage
Polasek reflects on ICSID’s first 1,000 cases
Martina Polasek, who took over as ICSID secretary general this summer after 23 years at the centre, reflected on the importance of ICSID's first 1,000 cases at the latest EFILA Lecture in London.
04 December 2024
GAR Live Sydney: the growth of mining disputes
A panel at GAR Live Sydney discussed the evolution of international arbitration in the mining sector, including the impact of the energy transition, ESG issues and the delicate balance involved in treaty cases.
03 December 2024
Mayer Brown event explores choices of seat
A London event hosted by Mayer Brown discussed market trends in the selection of arbitral seats, recent English court decisions on anti-suit injunctions, and the expected impact of the UK’s pending arbitration reforms.
02 December 2024
Abdel Wahab proposes “iura novit arbiter” protocol in Freshfields lecture
In the 39th annual Freshfields Arbitration Lecture, Egyptian arbitrator Mohamed Abdel Wahab discussed the controversial iura novit arbiter principle and proposed a new protocol to deal with divergent approaches and bring an end to the “legal desperation” surrounding its application.
28 November 2024
A diversity stride for the Freshfields lecture
After 39 years, the latest Freshfields Arbitration Lecture – hosted by Sylvia Noury KC after she stepped down as London practice head earlier this year – took a diversity stride with its first lecturer from Africa.
28 November 2024
GAR Civil Law Summit - in photos
Photos are now available from the first edition of GAR Live: Civil Law Summit.
22 November 2024
Are sanctions deterring arbitrators from taking cases?
A panel at GAR Live Seoul discussed the complexity of arbitrations involving a sanctioned party – and whether such concerns are discouraging arbitrators from accepting appointments.
18 November 2024
Bogart: rising fees are making some cases unviable
Rising counsel fees and a lack of predictability in arbitrators’ approach to costs are making it economically unviable to finance certain cases, Burford Capital CEO Christopher Bogart has told delegates at GAR Live Dubai.
14 November 2024
The arbitral institution: guardian, gatekeeper and guide
In the latest Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Alexander Lecture, ICC Court president Claudia Salomon discussed how arbitral institutions should not just administer cases but protect the integrity of the arbitral process, fairly control participation and access to justice and help parties navigate their way though the process.
13 November 2024
“Proactive case management... with consequences”: recommendations from the GAR-LCIA roundtable
In the wake of the "Is it time for a reset?" roundtable earlier this year, the full report of the event is released today and includes 12 recommendations – the "GAR-LCIA Roundtable Recommendations" – inspired by the discussion. ITEM INCLUDES FULL DOWNLOADABLE REPORT.
12 November 2024