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We are sure many of the legal community will agree with Nigel. As you can imagine, the Paris Arbitration Week #London to #Paris cycle ride is constantly mentioned in our office! 🥱🥱🥱 However, you can’t deny, it’s for a crucial cause and supports Save the Children International’s mission: - To ensure that no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday  - To ensure that all children have access to a quality basic education  - To ensure that violence against children is no longer tolerated  - To ensure that children have the right to survival, protection, development, and participation Our CEO, Owen Lawrence has promised the rest of the team, that he won’t mention the ride again, if he hits his sponsorship target - please help us too and give as little or as much as you can! #internationalarbitration #MAMIL #charity #arbitration https://lnkd.in/ejMndBjr

Delighted to share this post from Paul Sills. We look forward to the event in March being hosted by WilmerHale

Monique Sasson will be speaking at the 3𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 in Toronto. Monique will be participating in the panel ,"𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬". This panel will explore the full range of issues in applicable law, covering both commercial and ISDS settings. How do choice-of-law clauses interact with mandatory local laws? How are soft-law instruments influencing applicable legal rules? There is also the complex interplay of national and international legal regimes. How do investment treaty tribunals avoid being turned into courts of final appeal for questions of local law? How will the legal regime governing deep-sea mining and disputes arising in that context continue to evolve? For more information, and to register for the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/g9mda2CC #ITA #MiningConference #Arbitration #InternationalArbitration #Arbitrators #ISDS #InvestmentArbitration

The International Arbitration Supper Club (IASC) marked a milestone this week, hosting its first-ever event during Riyadh International Disputes Week (#RIDW). A huge thank you to Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArb C.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS) for her firms generous hospitality and for selecting the breathtaking Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel in #Diriyah - a truly unforgettable venue. We were honored to hear from Dr. Saud Al-Ammari Law Firm, whose call to rid arbitration of “jargon monoxide” sparked thought-provoking discussions. This evening also set a new Royal standard for IASC as we welcomed our first HRH Princess, and numerous Excellencies’ making it a truly special gathering. The night concluded with a private guided tour of historic Diriyah Fort, adding a unique cultural dimension to an already exceptional event. Thank you to everyone who joined us - Riyadh has set the bar high, and we look forward to continuing these conversations around the world! #IASC #InternationalArbitration #RIDW25 #Networking #Diriyah #ArbitrationCommunity

Arbitra International member Todd Weiler is excited to participate in the upcoming launch of an empirical study on International Investment Law Protections in Global Banking and Finance, presented by the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law). Todd will be joined by an esteemed group of speakers, Yarik Kryvoi, David Attanasio, Kai-Chieh Chan, and Marinn Carlson expertly chaired by Arif Hyder Ali. This event promises to provide valuable insights into the intersection of investment protection, international law, and the financial sector. Taking place on 12 March 2025 from 17:30 - 19:00 (GMT), in-person at Womble Bond Dickinson, London. This is a unique opportunity to explore how international arbitration can address financial disputes and protect investor rights in an increasingly uncertain global economy. To register – please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dCK-XFM3 #investmentlaw #finance #banking #internationalarbitration

Join Arbitra International member, Monique Sasson for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration virtual webinar series, ‘ITA Reporters Roundtable’, featuring leading experts from the ITA Board of Reporters at KluwerArbitration.com. The Webinar taking place on Wednesday 26 February will explore 'Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration & Social Media Use.' Monique, alongside other ITA Reporters, Dr Crina Baltag, FCIArb, Diora Ziyaeva, Valentine Chessa, Nataliya Barysheva and Yoshie Concha Takeshita will explore recent rulings and key issues related to arbitrators' independence and impartiality, with a special focus on social media's impact on conflicts of interest in international arbitration. Find out more and register here - https://lnkd.in/eT-VrrgN #InternationalArbitration #ITAReportersRoundtable #Arbitration #ConflictsOfInterest #LegalEthics

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Arbitra International member Dana MacGrath is excited to join a distinguished panel to discuss International Arbitration and Finland: Efficient Procedures for Client-Centric Outcomes. Dana will be joined by Arantxa Cuadrado Pérez-Broseta, Helen Lehto, and Heidi Merikalla-Teir, with Sean Sheely moderating the discussion. The panel will explore procedural issues in arbitration through the lens of The Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI) rules and the broader context of arbitration in Finland and the Nordic region. Co-organised and supported by Holland & Knight LLP, The Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI), Fordham Law Dispute Resolution Society, and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - New York. Taking place on 25 February 2025 at Holland & Knight, 787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019. Register now via the following link - https://lnkd.in/gpxtkYw9

We are pleased to share the recording of the International Bar Association Webinar on #DisclosureObligations across different legal cultures, featuring Arbitra International member Russell Thirgood, now accessible via the IBA Library of Webinars. The distinguished panel Russell Thirgood, Chiann Bao, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab C.Arb, FCIArb, Cecilia Carrara, and Julie Raneda delivered an insightful discussion on how disclosure obligations vary across jurisdictions. They also tackled the pressing question: Should uniform rules be established to create a level ethical playing field in international arbitration? Watch the full webinar here now: https://lnkd.in/e_i5Vjme #IBA #Arbitration #Disclosure #LegalEthics #InternationalArbitration #Arbitrators

Arbitra International's Chief Executive, Owen Lawrence, is attending Riyadh International Disputes Week. If you are also attending and would like to meet with Owen over a coffee, please contact [email protected]. #internationalarbitration #disputeresolution