Events

We will explore the business relations between Hong Kong and Switzerland, with a focus on the following topics:

• The current business environment in Hong Kong
• Bilateral business relations between Switzerland and Hong Kong
• The legal framework governing these relations
• Dispute resolution mechanisms, particularly arbitration, in cross-border business matters

Whether you are a lawyer or simply interested in the topic, this event is for you. Join us for an engaging panel discussion followed by an apéro to network and connect.

The event is organized by the HK45 Regional Ambassadors in Zurich and kindly hosted by VISCHER.

Join us for the 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration, taking place on 28-30 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.

This year’s conference theme, “International Arbitration in Africa: Africa’s Role in Shaping the Next Era of Alternative Dispute Resolution,” will cover key topics such as:

• ESG in arbitration and ESG-related claims
• Integrity and transparency in African arbitration
• Third-party funding: scope and challenges
• AI in arbitration – friend, foe or future?

The events begin with an ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on “Amicable Settlement of Disputes in International Arbitration: Party Expectations and Arbitrator Techniques” on Wednesday 28 May.

Discover both programmes here.

Arbitration professionals and business representatives from across the world will come together to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the African context. Engage in expert-led discussions, build invaluable connections during networking events, and gain insights into the unique aspects of arbitration and ADR practices in the region. 

Who should attend?  Practicing lawyers Arbitrators, mediators Corporate counsel Academic Professionals interested in and/or involved in international arbitration in Africa.

 

ERE France is organising a cross-examination session aimed at aspiring financial and construction practitioners who have not yet testified. You will gain insights into some good practices during cross-examination and engage in a practical case study. Jana Lefranc, Anastasia Pojoga, Elise Salerno, Stephanie Tombling, along with guest speakers Karolina Rozycka and Galina Zukova, will share their learnings and experiences. The session will take place on 28 May in Paris, from 9 AM to 12 PM.

Please note that the session requires upfront reading of a short report and will be conducted in English.

To register your interest, please complete this form: ERE cross examination practice

The French branch of ERE, supported by AW, is organising a cross-examination training destined for young financial and construction practitioners who have not yet testified. During the half day training, you will learn about the best practices during cross-examination and go through a practical case study. The session will be delivered by Jana Lefranc, Anastasia Pojoga, Elise Salerno and Stephanie Tombling and two guest speakers Karolina Rozycka and Galina Zukova.   Please note that the training requires an upfront reading and will be provided in English.   To register your interest, please fill this form. ERE Training 2025  

The AIAC’s Arbitration-in-Practice (AIP) Workshop Series is back for 2025!
 
This year’s edition features five hybrid workshops from April to November, bringing together seasoned experts and prominent arbitrators from across the region.
 

A panel focusing on issues affecting liability and damages in fluid infrastructure disputes submitted to arbitration under treaties or contracts, especially changes to domestic jurisprudence and claims for future damages, and how these issues may play out in future cases.

We will explore India's evolving trade and investment relations with the UK, EU, and the EFTA states — and how new treaties may reshape dispute resolution when it comes to business and trading with India. 

Featuring an exceptional panel of leaders from government, law, and industry: 

🔸 Andrea Rauber Saxer, Ambassador & Head of Bilateral Economic Relation Division of Switzerland (Bern)
🔸 Shaneen Parikh, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Mumbai)
🔸 Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, President (Legal) & General Counsel, Hinduja Group Limited (London)
🔸 Chris Heyes, Director, UK India Business Council (London)
🔸 Mike Harrington, Principal, Control Risks (Mumbai)

Hosted by Osborne Clarke in London and followed by a delicious Indian lunch! Supported by Control Risks and VISCHER.

Register via the official LIDW website — or reach out to Kanwar Vivswan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Janine Haesler (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) directly.

As part of London International Disputes Week, Pinsent Masons and Ankura are proud to host this joint member hosted event.The role of the general counsel is becoming increasingly challenging as we move into 2025. With regulatory changes, geopolitical turmoil, and urgent climate issues, the landscape for legal and compliance professionals in the energy, extractive and infrastructure industries is more complex than ever. This panel will address the critical intersection of crisis management, investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS), and investor-State mediation, focusing on how these mechanisms can be leveraged to navigate crises effectively and protect investor and State interests in these sectors. Additionally, the discussion will explore the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations on crisis management strategies, highlighting the importance of integrating ESG principles to ensure sustainable and responsible business practices.

The powers of arbitral tribunals are typically defined by the parties’ arbitration agreement, including the arbitral rules incorporated therein. However, interesting and often overlooked questions about the source and scope of the tribunal’s powers arise when it has yet to rule on the existence of an arbitration agreement, when it determines that no valid agreement exists, or after it renders a final award. In addition to these questions, this discussion will explore practical issues such as the enforceability of cost awards issued by a tribunal lacking jurisdiction on the merits, and recent case law regarding corrections and modifications to final awards.