Our Patrons & Committee

London Arbitration Week is shaped by a dedicated committee of leading practitioners, professionals and honoured patrons, whose diverse expertise and guidance ensure a dynamic programme that reflects the city’s enduring prominence as a hub for international dispute resolution.

Our Patrons

Sir Bernard Eder

Sir Bernard Eder

“London Arbitration Week will bring together arbitration practitioners from around the world to meet together, find out what are the “hot topics” today in international arbitration and to share and listen to each other’s views.”
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Dame Elizabeth Gloster

Dame Elizabeth Gloster

“I am very much looking forward to this exciting addition to the global arbitration calendar and to welcoming colleagues from the international arbitration community.”
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Paula Hodges KC

Paula Hodges KC

“Given London’s popularity as an arbitration seat and the city’s appeal more generally, I am delighted to be a patron of LAW so that we can showcase the first-class practitioners, arbitrators and facilities available.”
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Toby Landau KC

Toby Landau KC

"Amongst what has become a mass of arbitration events worldwide, London Arbitration Week will stand out as a focused, expert, and carefully curated series of events to challenge, educate and inspire.”
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London Arbitration Week Committee

Peter Ashford

Independent Arbitrator
Director, London Arbitration Week

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Mercy McBrayer

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

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Dr Hasan Tahsin Azizagaoglu

Bench Walk Advisors

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Emily O’Callaghan

Global Arbitration Review (GAR)

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Carlos Carvalho

Queen Mary University of London

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Lucia Olmedo

Arbitration Channel

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Damian Hickman

International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC)
Director, London Arbitration Week

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Frederico Singarajah

Gatehouse Chambers
Director, London Arbitration Week

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Colin Johnson

Alvarez & Marsal

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Marie Sparkes

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

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Owen Lawrence

Arbitra

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Natasha Willicombe

Secretariat

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