International Arbitration in geo-political and geo-economic volatile times

Wed Jul 01 2026 at 08:30 am to 08:00 pm UTC+01:00

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | London

IFILA
Publisher/HostIFILA
International Arbitration in geo-political and geo-economic volatile times
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Deep dive into how international arbitration navigates the ups and downs in todayโ€™s volatile geo-political and geo-economic times!
About this Event

Join Us for the 1st IFILA Annual Conference on International Arbitration in Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Volatile Times

Get ready for an insightful in-person event where we'll dive into the challenges and trends shaping international arbitration today. Perfect for anyone navigating the complexities of today's ever-shifting geo-political and geo-economic landscape. Let's explore how these factors impact dispute resolution and share strategies to stay ahead. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and discuss in a dynamic setting!



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Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration and buffet breakfast sponsored by tbc
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome address by Dr. Josรฉ รngel Rueda Garcรญa (Chairman Executive Board)
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome address
Host: Andrew Cannon (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer)
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Investment arbitration: Too little or too much law?
Host: Sir Christopher Vajda KC

Info: Sir Christopher Vajda KC was the UK judge at the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) between 2012 and 2020 (when Brexit occurred). While a judge at the CJEU he sat on a wide range of cases including in the field of aviation, banking, competition, energy, investor state treaties, pharmaceuticals, sanctions, state aid, and tax. He was President of a three judge Chamber on two occasions. He has been appointed to the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance (P.R.I.M.E), the UK Sports Resolutions panel, the Panel of arbitrators at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and to the panel of persons suitable for appointment as Chairpersons for Arbitrations to which the EU is a party. He has sat as an arbitrator in ICC, LCIA, sports, and ad hoc arbitrations.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee break sponsored by Kobre & Kim
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel 1 Reflections from North America and LATAM
Host: Paul M. Levine (BakerHostetler)
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch break sponsored by BakerHostetler
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel 2 Reflections from Africa
Host: Luke Tucker Harrison (Keidan Harrison)
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Coffee break sponsored by Wordstone
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Panel 3 Reflections from Europe
Host: Prof. Remme Verkerk (Houthoff)
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Prize for the most downloaded article of the EILA Review in 2025
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Closing by Prof. Nikos Lavranos (SG of IFILA)
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Cocktails sponsored by Keidan Harrison
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Primrose Street, London, United Kingdom

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EUR 252.88 to EUR 504.56

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