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!
Early bird tickets and 2 for 1 tickets are available now for a limited period!
This event is hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London.
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Agenda
๐: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration and buffet breakfast sponsored by tbc
๐: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome address by Dr. Josรฉ รngel Rueda Garcรญa (Chairman Executive Board)
๐: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome address
Host: Andrew Cannon (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer)
๐: 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.
๐: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee break sponsored by Kobre & Kim
๐: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel 1 Reflections from North America and LATAM
Host: Paul M. Levine (BakerHostetler)
๐: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch break sponsored by BakerHostetler
๐: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel 2 Reflections from Africa
Host: Luke Tucker Harrison (Keidan Harrison)
๐: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Coffee break sponsored by Wordstone
๐: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Panel 3 Reflections from Europe
Host: Prof. Remme Verkerk (Houthoff)
๐: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Prize for the most downloaded article of the EILA Review in 2025
๐: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Closing by Prof. Nikos Lavranos (SG of IFILA)
๐: 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Cocktails sponsored by Keidan Harrison
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Primrose Street, London, United Kingdom
EUR 252.88 to EUR 504.56












