Keynote from Sophie J. Lamb KC, Latham & Watkins The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion on: Arbitration in corporate and private equity: lessons from Asia Recent experiences from Asia demonstrate how jurisdictional nuances and cultural context influence the arbitration of corporate and private equity disputes. By examining these lessons, the panel will offer insights […]
The imposition of sanctions arising from the war in Ukraine has led to a fundamental shift in the disputes landscape with jurisdictional competition arising between the parties’ chosen forum, and legislative responses by sanctioned countries such as Russia. In this session our panel will look at the competing interests, policy responses, and seek to examine, […]
In the wake of the Achmea decision, practitioners are grappling with the implications for the enforcement of intra-EU investment awards. This panel will examine the challenges involved in enforcing intra-EU awards, the treatment of Achmea across different jurisdictions, and the ultimate impact of Achmea on the investment dispute system. Panellists will include – with more […]
This diverse panel will discuss a plethora of practical issues relevant to successfully closing litigation funding for a commercial claim from the viewpoints of the various players involved in the litigation funding world from the funder to the insurance provider, and from the lawyer to the expert. The panel will cover topics such as: What […]
Who, what and how quickly can investors target when something goes wrong? This panel discusses the remedies available against wrongdoers, both in England and offshore and involving different investment structures, and strategies for success when a dispute arises. Josephine Mathew (Wallace) will address the ever-expanding relief available in the context of an unfair prejudice petition, particularly […]
The Panel will cover topics including: • Does the Dos Santos decision show the Courts are more willing to grant freezing orders? And, if they are, how far can you push the envelope using Broad Idea? • The (newish) witness statement and disclosure Practice Directions: avoiding bear traps and putting pressure on your opponents. • […]
This event will consider whether sanctions evasion is a new type of fraud, the extent to which the existing remedies can offer be helpful and their limits, whether anything can be done to protect against the use of crypto in sanctions evasion, as well as updates on the key risks arising from US sanctions under […]
A panel that discusses, in a cradle to grave fashion, arbitration award enforcement. From initial considerations about who is covered by the arbitration agreement, and how to deal with third parties who are not, to interim relief locating or securing such as Norwich Pharmacal and freezing orders in support of the arbitration, through to the […]
Given the complexity of legal disputes involving fraud allegations, a multi-disciplinary approach is often essential. This session brings together the insights of London-based professionals: an investigator, a forensic accountant, a barrister, and a solicitor to explore common themes from their case studies. They will discuss these issues, and the London market’s role in international dispute […]
In the wake of the Court of Appeal’s decision in ClientEarth Earth v Shell, it is unclear and uncertain where and how environmental activists and political lobbyists can go next in any legal cause of action against directors and/or shareholders of companies who are failing to meet their ESG and ‘green’ credentials, notwithstanding public declarations […]
Join Decipher (A DeSimone Company) along with Essex Court Chambers for an examination of Tall Buildings and Information Management. Also a look at the response from the UK, and around the world to the events at Grenfell Tower, the subequent inquiry and legislation. Opening: We start with a brief keynote session from Richard Millett KC, setting […]
A panel of experienced insurance practitioners and arbitrators, who have represented both insurers and policyholders, provide their insights into the specialist world of insurance arbitration, with a focus on the secret arena of disputes under Bermuda Form policies. Bermuda Form policies are (typically) governed by modified New York law and provide for disputes to be […]
