Events

BonelliErede is pleased to invite you to a discussion on
Choosing Your Forum: The Foreign Investor’s
Enforcement Toolkit
On 12 November 2024, at 12 p.m.
Shangri-La Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd
Followed by a business lunch

This unique event offers an immersive exploration of a timely and complex issue in international arbitration: the change of the seat of arbitration due to a substantial change in circumstances.

Moving beyond traditional presentations, we'll show a mock arbitration proceeding centered around a fictional dispute where this critical question arises. A panel of distinguished arbitrators will dissect the legal and practical implications of such a change.

Detailed program:
•   2:00 PM - 2:20 PM: Networking and Registration

•   2:20 PM - 2:35 PM: Introduction and a case outline, provided by the moderator Izabella Prusskaya (PBLA)

•   2:35 - 3:05 PM: Setting the Scene: Arguments for and Against Changing the Seat

•   Hear compelling opening statements and initial arguments outlining the points of view for and against changing the seat of arbitration due to unforeseen circumstances. The speakers will explore the legal basis for such a change, the potential impact on the arbitration process, and the parties' rights.

•   Vladimir Khvalei (Mansors) - Representing the Claimant (Arguing for a Change of Seat)

•   Sebastiano Nessi (Curtis) - Representing the Respondent (Arguing Against a Change of Seat)

•   3:05 PM - 3:55 PM: Arbitrator Deliberation: Unpacking the Myths and Realities

•   The Arbitral Tribunal will engage in a dynamic discussion, dissecting the arguments presented by both sides. The arbitrators will delve into the myths and realities surrounding changing the seat of arbitration, exploring key legal issues such as force majeure, frustration of contract, and the inherent powers of the tribunal. Audience members are encouraged to engage in a Q&A session with the arbitrators. This will allow audience to gain valuable perspectives on the complex considerations arbitrators face when deciding whether to change the seat.

•   3:55 PM - 4:00 PM: Closing remarks

•   4:00 PM onwards: Networking & Refreshments. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and take the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, speakers, and arbitrators. Discuss key takeaways from the event and connect with professionals in the arbitration field.

The ICC Institute of World Business Law’s 45th Annual Conference is taking place in Paris on Friday 14 November 2025! This year's theme is Monetary Remedies in International Arbitration. This full-day conference will examine how monetary remedies are assessed, argued, and awarded in international arbitration. Drawing on diverse legal systems and practical experience, panels will address foundational principles, contractual remedies, long-term arrangements, and emerging areas such as environmental and competition law damages. Speakers will explore key distinctions, such as direct vs indirect loss, liquidated damages, and hardship claims, and provide insights into arbitral discretion in awarding costs and interest. A debate-style closing panel will critically assess the evolving role of experts, featuring opposing views, war stories, and interactive discussion. Designed for practitioners, counsel, experts, and arbitrators, the event offers practical takeaways and a clear view of current trends shaping damages in arbitration today. This 45th edition will see the Laureate of the bi-annual ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize announced, followed by a celebratory cocktail reception after the conference.  All participants will receive a digital copy of the Dossier XXIV of the Institute Series, summarising the day’s discussions.    

Join us for the YAWP Breakfast Event: How to Effectively Kickstart Your Arbitration during Dubai Arbitration Week 2025. This practical session will guide you through the key early steps in arbitration, including appointing the tribunal, managing costs, choosing the style of proceedings, and preparing for a case management conference. You will hear insights from arbitrators, experts, in-house counsels and private practice practitioners. 

Perspectives on delay in arbitration and targeted solutions: a data-driven discussion While efficiency has long been a key selling point for arbitration, the rising duration and cost of proceedings are a well-known and much-debated concern. While the most striking or extreme delays understandably get the most airtime, they don’t necessarily reflect the broader patterns or underlying causes. This panel will (1) explore the perspectives of key stakeholders—supported where possible by data—to identify the principal choke points in proceedings; and (2) discuss practical solutions to common sources of delay, including case management strategies and potential institutional reforms, to improve efficiency while preserving the integrity of the arbitral process. 

While efficiency has long been a key selling point for arbitration, the rising duration and cost of proceedings are a well-known and much-debated concern. While the most striking or extreme delays understandably get the most airtime, they don’t necessarily reflect the broader patterns or underlying causes.

This panel will (1) explore the perspectives of key stakeholders—supported where possible by data—to identify the principal choke points in proceedings; and (2) discuss practical solutions to common sources of delay, including case management strategies and potential institutional reforms, to improve efficiency while preserving the integrity of the arbitral process.

Moderator:

Ms. Madeline Snider, Independent Counsel & Arbitrator, Snider Dispute Resolution

Speakers:

Mr. Paul Di Pietro, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, New York
Mr. Elliot Friedman, Partner, Freshfields
Mr. D. Brian King, Independent Arbitrator
Ms. Rebecca Vélez, Damages Expert, Partner, HKA

 

This event is part of New York Arbitration Week.

ArbitralWomen is proud to support ARBinBRIEF Kick-off Episode of Season 5 on "Multilingual Arbitrators: Challenges and Aspects of Arbitrating in Different Languages" which will take place on 19 November 2025 at 2:30 pm CET on Zoom, and feature a discussion between the arbitrators Carita Wallgren-Lindholm, Dr. Galina Zukova, Anna-Katharina Scheffer da Silveira and Iuliana Iancu, moderated by Vanessa Meireles Schilling.

Please register to watch the LIVE recording of this Episode under:  https://americanarb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YjBGCqjAQG-EIft3800fqA

ARBinBRIEF is a practical video guide on handpicked arbitration issues. The ARBinBRIEF series is divided into short episodes recorded live every 2 weeks. Each episode includes a live conversation between incredible women who serve as arbitrators followed by a (non-recorded) Q&A session. The recorded episodes are then made available on the ARBinBRIEF YouTube channel and as a podcast in Spotify.

To learn more about the ARBinBRIEF initiative, check their website: www.arbinbrief.com

The pilot edition of FundHer - Women & Legal Finance is an intimate breakfast gathering designed to bring together female in-house counsel for meaningful conversation, connection, and community. This morning meet-up is all about sharing insights, real talk around legal finance, and celebrating the power and perspective that women bring to the legal profession. 

The first edition will focus on practical insights into litigation funding – what it really is, how it works in practice, and how it can be used. Topics we’ll cover include:  
- What litigation funding actually looks like – the basics, process, and when it makes sense. 
- Funding and litigation insurance: How they fit together, and what distinguishes them.
- Common misconceptions: Addressing concerns such as cost, control, and disclosure. 
- Real-world examples: Lessons learned from actual cases. 

The annual Dublin International Arbitration Day 2025 is now in its 13th year and is organised by Arbitration Ireland. 

The topics this year cover;

(i) Key Global Developments in International Arbitration; (ii) The “Achmea” of Sports; (iii) Navigating Bias, Diversity, and Inclusion in International Arbitration: Challenges and Opportunities; (iv) The popular Quick-Fire Round and for the first time a Judicial Spotlight Panel moderated by the Chief Justice of Ireland Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell entitled 'Review of awards for corruption issues from a comparative Franco-British perspective' with distinguished speakers Judge Dominique Hascher (France) and The Rt. Hon. Lady Arden of Heswall DBE (England & Wales)