International law is permeating all areas of law, including those dealt with by the Commercial Court, in commercial arbitrations and in similar fora, including because of the involvement of States and State-owned entities in disputes of a fundamentally commercial character. This means that commercial practitioners are being required to advise on and act in cases […]

The panel of insurance claims and disputes specialists will discuss the minefield of disputes and coverage issues arising from warranty & indemnity (‘W&I’) insurance claims in corporate transactions/deals, including due diligence, risks, liabilities and investigations, as well as considering real-life case studies and developing case law in this area. This session is suitable for legal […]

Join Travers Smith and Essex Court as they discuss their experiences as arbitrators and counsel and consider how you can increase your chances of success in arbitration. Topics to include: How to critically and actively manage your arbitration. Issues around early/summary determination. Using technology in arbitrations. How to best present your case and submissions. Speakers […]

Members of Essex Court Chambers look forward to returning Cayman in 2024 to host a seminar and reception. Our expert panel including Richard Millett KC, David Davies KC, Ruth den Besten KC, Alexander Riddiford and Stuart Cribb will discuss current trends. The Agenda 4:30pm: Registration and welcome 5:00pm: Litigation for and against sanctioned parties and the question of control: The impact of […]

Join us for this evening panel session ‘Can and should we take arbitration out of two dimensions?’ on Wednesday 3 July, the third in a series of International Arbitration events taking place this year. You are invited to attend an evening panel session and drinks reception hosted by members of Essex Court Chambers, the third […]

This session will look at the specific particular issues that arise in relation to arbitrations involving States and State entities, focusing in particular on the latest developments in the field of enforcement. Drawing on their experience of hard-fought enforcement battles in the English courts, the panellists will cover issues including: Procedural issues: serving arbitration claims […]

Essex Court Chambers is proud to support The London Conference on International Law 2024 as a Silver Sponsor. This biennial event provides a vital forum for examining the evolving landscape of international law and its ability to address contemporary global challenges. On 17th of  October, Dapo Akande will be part of a plenary session discussing […]

Members of Essex Court Chambers are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion and drinks reception upon the publication of McLachlan, The Principle of Systemic Integration in International Law (Oxford UP, 2024). The event will feature a distinguished panel, chaired by Sir Franklin Berman KCMG KC, and will include contributions from Alison Macdonald KC (Essex Court Chambers), Campbell McLachlan […]

Essex Court Chambers is delighted to be a Chambers Partner of the upcoming Paris Arbitration Week event. Paris Arbitration Week, taking place from 07 – 11 April, is set to be an exciting week of events aimed at connecting, whether in person or virtually, the worldwide community of arbitration practitioners, boosting rich academic debate and […]

In what ways and to what extent is international arbitration law currently pushing the envelope? The expert panel will focus on some examples of recent radical developments in international arbitration. In particular, the panel will address the extent to which the Singapore Court of Appeal decision in Anupam Mittal v Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings […]