Should English Law Disputes Only Be Decided by English Lawyers?

Date: Tuesday 02 December, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: 3 Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn, London, WC1R 5NT

This lively debate will tackle the provocative question: should English law disputes be determined only by English-qualified lawyers?   With barristers arguing both sides of the motion and commentary from an experienced arbitrator or judge, the event will deliver sharp insights, memorable advocacy, and practical takeaways for practitioners 

Topics Include:

  • Party autonomy and the fundamentals of arbitration. 

  • Whether arbitrators need to be qualified in the governing law.

  • Lessons from recent case law (including s.69 challenges). 

  • The cultural clash between litigation and arbitration.

Speakers:

3 Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn, London, WC1R 5NT

Hosted by:

  • 3VB