Events

Habib Al Mulla, Jus Mundi and the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre invite you to an interactive panel discussion as part of Paris Arbitration Week on acting as arbitrator in the Middle East. The panel is composed of regional experts for a lively debate drawing on experience as independent arbitrators and at arbitral institutions, law firms and legal tech companies. The panel will cover topics such as arbitrator selection, challenges institutional appointment, and practical tips for arbitrators seeking to expand into the Middle East. 

 
The 9th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration is taking place on Monday 7 April 2025 at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris (28 bis rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris).

Conference highlights include:

• Official Opening of Paris Arbitration Week
  Technology and Its Impact on the International Arbitration
  Energy Transition and Carbon Markets: Arbitrating the Path to Net-Zero
  Mock ICC Court Session: Complex Arbitration Scenarios
  Meet & Greet with ICC Court Secretariat Representatives 

Furthermore, don't miss the ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on "Interest in International Arbitration: How to Get It Right – Economic, Legal, and Procedural Considerations" at ICC HQ (33-43 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris) on Wednesday 9 April. This training will clarify how arbitrators should address interests when drafting awards and provide useful insights for lawyers on how to effectively argue them before an arbitral tribunal.

Discover both programmes here.

Hosted by Baker McKenzie, in conjunction with ArbitralWomen, this panel  will cover various recent topics related to energy and infrastructure disputes, including energy transition, renewable energy, investment arbitration and damages valuation in sanctions-related disputes.  

The Moot Alumni Association is delighted to invite you to the ​​Annual MAA International Commercial Law & Arbitration Conference, taking place in Vienna on 11 April 2025. Serving as a prelude to the Vis Moot, the conference will feature esteemed academics and practitioners discussing topical issues in international arbitration and trade law linked with this year’s Vis Moot Problem.

The conference programme includes a special Keynote Address on “Nordic Arbitration: A View From Within”, an interview as part of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration’s Preserving Perspectives Project, and panels on multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses and determining the preponderant part of complex transactions under the CISG.

The conference is hosted by the Vienna office of Schoenherr.  Attendess can purchase tickets here at 15 EUR for Premium MAA Members and Students and 25 EUR for Standard and Non-MAA Members.

The LCIA Young International Arbitration Group is hosting this year’s “YIAG meets Vis” event on Tuesday 15 April 2025 at the offices of Schoenherr (A-1010, Schottenring 19) in Vienna, Austria.

As in previous editions, this event will follow an open forum format, providing a unique opportunity to discuss this year’s problem both with arbitration practitioners and with other coaches and mooties.

The event will feature LCIA Director General Kevin Nash, Evanthia Kasiora (White & Case LLP, Paris), and LCIA YIAG Co-Chairs  Sara Nadeau Seguin (Teynier Pic, Paris) and Oleg Todua (White & Case LLP, Dubai).

More details and the registration link can be found here.

 

The Finland Arbitration Institute and ArbitralWomen invite the audience to explore how personal factors such as nationality, gender, ethnicity, education, and cultural background influence careers in international arbitration—and how practitioners can take ownership of their professional narratives.

Join Lawyering Plus for a unique opportunity to learn from @Aníbal Sabater (@Chaffetz Lindsey LLP), who will share practical insights and tips on the art of oral advocacy.  Moderated by @Svetlana Portman, this session promises to be an engaging, hands-on experience for legal professionals at all stages.

ARBITRALWOMEN BREAKFAST supported by CMSDiversity in Arbitration:Progress, Pushback & The Road Ahead Speakers:KATHERINE BELL | Schellenberg Wittmer | ZurichPATRICIA NACIMIENTO | Herbert Smith Freehills | Frankfurt am MainPETRA PATAKI | Queritius | BudapestCAMILLA PERRERA-DE WIT | Arbitrator - Independent Practitioner | Zurich Join us for an ArbitralWomen Breakfast during the Vienna Arbitration Days2025! This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellowprofessionals and gain valuable insights over breakfast. Don’t miss out and joinus for a dynamic morning session of engaging discussions! The Arbitral Women Breakfast is open to all genders. Tickets are free of chargeand space is limited. Registration for the Vienna Arbitration Days 2025 is required. Register here: www.viennaarbitrationdays.at

3rd edition of Nivalion Legal Finance Summit in Frankfurt

This year’s Summit will explore how parties can adapt to an ever-changing economic and political landscape. Topics to be discussed will include how disputants may overcome challenges enforcing awards against noncompliant parties and how third-party funders work to ensure their clients’ success in pursuit of arbitration claims.

Leading experts will lend their insights with respect to technical solutions for disputants and discuss the challenges and opportunities inherent in disputes surrounding damages valuation. The Summit will also address how insurance solutions can help corporations mitigate the risks associated with international disputes.