Conference coverage
Is arbitration fraught for investment funds?
A panel at the Seoul ADR Festival discussed arbitrations involving investment funds – including the risk of fragmentation in intra-fund disputes and jurisdictional issues that may arise in investment treaty claims.
30 October 2024
“Make friends with AI,” arbitrator tells GAR Live Hong Kong
A panel at GAR Live Hong Kong discussed the ways artificial intelligence has already changed the practice of international arbitration – with Winnie Tam SC urging delegates to “become a friend of AI and don’t be afraid of it”.
29 October 2024
Would you appoint a retired judge as arbitrator?
At GAR Live London, a panel considered the benefits and pitfalls of appointing retired judges to tribunals in common and civil law jurisdictions.
22 October 2024
Onyema on the cost of corruption
In this year's Roebuck Lecture, Emilia Onyema discussed the "cost of corruption" for local communities and how to provide them with access to arbitration and national courts, with a focus on the infamous case P&ID v Nigeria, which was of particular concern to her as a Nigerian.
04 October 2024
Gloster discusses energy hot topics
Dame Elizabeth Gloster spoke about hot topics in energy arbitration at the latest Akin International Arbitration Lecture, including how energy majors could face liability for the actions of subsidiaries, how “market shocks” like the war in Ukraine put stress on long term contractual relationships and how new disputes are arising from the energy transition.
30 September 2024
The rise of arbitration in the financial sector
A panel at GAR Live North America discussed the increasing use of arbitration in the financial sector, including its suitability as a mechanism for resolving cryptocurrency and blockchain disputes.
26 September 2024
Indian Chief Justice notes shift from appointment of former judges
Speaking at a conference to mark milestone anniversaries of the Supreme Court of India and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Chief Justice of India highlighted recent strides the country has made towards developing a strong culture of international arbitration, including moving away from the tradition of appointing retired judges as arbitrators.
24 September 2024
PCA to open in Delhi
Following a lengthy negotiation, the Permanent Court of Arbitration is to open an office in Delhi, across the road from the Indian Supreme Court.
19 September 2024
Mexican judicial reforms under fire at IBA conference
As Mexico passes controversial reforms that will see judges elected by popular vote, delegates at the IBA annual conference in Mexico City have warned of the potential impact on the country’s reputation as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction – and considered whether the measures could lead to investment treaty claims.
18 September 2024
The ripple effects of double waiver of immunity
Invited to discuss a "provocative" idea in the field of international dispute resolution for the latest 3 Verulam Buildings and National University of Singapore Arbitration Lecture, Philippa Webb chose to speak about double waiver of immunity and its "ripple effects".
10 September 2024