LAW Flagship Conference

Date: Wednesday 03 December, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Location: Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH

The centrepiece of London Arbitration Week 2025, the Flagship Conference at London’s Guildhall, brings together the sharpest minds in international arbitration for a full day of debate, analysis, and insights.

The conference programme is designed to challenge assumptions and spark new ideas. Panels will feature distinguished practitioners, arbitrators, judges, and experts addressing the most pressing issues facing arbitration today. With a carefully curated agenda, every session promises to deliver insight and inspiration.

Fee: Tickets cost £500 (+VAT) and include a complimentary place at the Opening Drinks Reception on Monday 1 December (optional).

Applications: Those who applied by the deadline of 31 October 2025, will hear about the success of their application by Tuesday 8 December 2025.

Waiting list: Due to high levels of interest, we are now operating a waiting list in the lead-up to the event. We anticipate that a limited number of places may become available, so please join the waiting list and we shall notify you if a space opens up.

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Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH

Hosted by:

  • London Arbitration Week

LAW Flagship Conference

Date: Wed 03 December 2025   Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm   Location: Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH

8.30am

Registration and Morning Coffee

9:00am

Welcome

Paula Hodges KC

9:05am

Keynote Speech

Professor Stavros Brekoulakis

9.30am

Session One

Global Legislative and Judicial Trends in Arbitration

Moderator

Shan Greer , BVI-IAC

Speakers:

Sian Mirchandani KC , Barrister , 4 New Square Chambers

Dr. Cesar Augusto Guimarães Pereira , Ciarb

Robert Pé , Independent Arbitrator , Arbitration Chambers

Professor Michael Hwang , Independent Arbitrator

Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey , Partner , Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

10:30am

Networking and Coffee Break

11:00am

Session Two

Shifting Paradigms in Arbitration Involving Sovereigns: Balancing Rule of Law and Access to Justice

Moderator

Dr Crina Baltag , QMUL

Speakers:

Ayse Yazir , Managing Director , Bench Walk Advisors

Lucy Winnington-Ingram , Partner , Reed Smith

Mariana Pinto Schmidt , Legal Advisor , Investment, Services and Digital Economy Department, Chile Government

Kai-Uwe Karl , Global Chief Litigation Counsel , GE Renewable Energy

12:00pm

Lunch Break

1:10pm

Session Three

The Evolving Landscape of the Rule of Law in the Current Geopolitical Climate: Risks and Opportunities for ADR

Moderator

Jason File , USCIB

Speakers:

Marike Paulsson , Govt of Bahrain

Tim Eicke KC , Barrister , Essex Court Chambers

Toby Landau KC , Barrister , Duxton Hill

Lord Christopher Bellamy KC , Arbitrator , Monkton Chambers

2:15pm

Session Four

Turning Awards into Assets: The Rule of Law in Cross-Border Enforcement

Moderator

Sebastian Neave , Independent Investigator

Speakers:

The Rt. Hon. Dame Elizabeth Gloster, DBE, PC , Arbitrator , One Essex Court

Septimus Knox , Director , SRM

David Lee , Partner , Appleby

Christiane Deniger , Director , Burford Capital

3:15pm

Networking and Coffee Break

3:45pm

Session Five

Debate: Pleadings versus Memorials

Chair

Sir Bernard Eder , Independent Arbitrator

Speakers:

Professor Maxi Scherer , Arbitrator at ArbBoutique , President of the LCIA Court

Judy Fu , Barrister , 3VB

Duncan Bagshaw , Partner , Norton Rose Fulbright

Franz Schwarz , President of the Board for VIAC

5:05pm

Closing Remarks

Paula Hodges KC

5:15pm

Conference Ends

Fee: Tickets cost £500 (+VAT) and include a complimentary place at the Opening Drinks Reception on Monday 1 December (optional).

Waiting list: Due to high levels of interest, we are now operating a waiting list in the lead-up to the event. We anticipate that a limited number of places may become available, so please join the waiting list and we shall notify you if a space opens up.

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LAW Ticket Conditions

  • Payment of the ticket price (£500 + VAT) shall be made within 5 working days of the ticket being confirmed. Payment should be made via the LAW website.
  • The ticket gives the right of entry to specific LAW events as confirmed on the user account (events are as advertised on the LAW website) on Monday 1 December – Friday 5 December 2025 at the times and at the locations stated on the website.
  • The GAR Live, IDRC, CIArb and LCIA events are separately ticketed.
  • Ticket holders will be able to attend the opening cocktails on 1 December.
  • The ticket is non-transferable and must only be used by the individual to whom it is issued. Breach of this stipulation may result in forfeiture of the ticket. In exceptional circumstances LAW, in its complete discretion, may approve a transfer to a nominated person
  • Ticket holders must not bring any weapon, alcohol or drugs (other than those prescribed by a doctor) to a LAW event.
  • In the event that the entirety of the LAW events are cancelled, a full refund will be given. No refunds will be given for partial cancellation. Events will not be cancelled in the event of strike by public transport. In the event that a ticket-holder is unable to attend, a refund of 85% will be given up to 31 October 2025. No refund is payable after that date.
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