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We’re delighted to share that Arbitra International members, Monique Sasson and John Judge will be attending the 3rd Institute for Transnational Arbitration ITA Conference on International Arbitration in the Mining Sector, taking place March 5-6 in #Toronto! This premier event brings together top professionals to discuss key trends and challenges in mining arbitration. If you're attending and would like to connect with Monique or John, feel free to reach out at info@arbitra.co.uk. #ITA #MiningConference #InternationalArbitration #Mining #Toronto #Arbitrators

Registration for the Third Edition of the Civil Law Conference went live yesterday - https://lnkd.in/gAJr2qu7 With registrations already surpassing last year, we would like to thank our sponsors for their invaluable support in making this free-to-attend event possible. Topic: Contract Termination in Civil Law Date: 24th April 2025 Venue: ADGM, Abu Dhabi To secure your place, please email events@arbitra.co.uk. Click the following link to view the programme – https://lnkd.in/gn85xHp3 Arbitra International, ADGM, ALAIDAROUS Advocates & Legal Consultants, @Balfaqeeh Advocates and Legal Consultants, Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArb C.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS) Jus Mundi, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel , LexisNexis Middle East, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Flosmart Solutions and Sears–Davies #civillaw #contracttermination

** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN** We are excited to announce that registration for the Third Edition of the Civil Law Conference is now open! Join us as we discuss Termination of Contracts in Civil Law, where leading experts will explore the grounds for termination, enforcement processes, and available remedies. You will gain valuable insights through a blend of theoretical and practical perspectives, including comparative views from various civil law jurisdictions. Date: 24 April 2025 Time: 9:00 – 17:45 Location: ADGM, Abu Dhabi (in-person only) Co-Chaired by Lara Hammoud and Carine Dupeyron. This event is free to attend and is a unique opportunity for both civil and common law professionals to engage in meaningful discussions around contract termination. To secure your place, please email events@arbitra.co.uk To download the programme, click the following link - https://lnkd.in/gn85xHp3 For further information, please visit our new website – https://lnkd.in/gAJr2qu7 Thank you to all sponsors ADGM, ALAIDAROUS Advocates & Legal Consultants, Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, Jus Mundi, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel , Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, LexisNexis Middle East, Flosmart Solutions and Sears–Davies. #civillaw #conference #abudhabi

** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN** We are excited to announce that registration for the Third Edition of the Civil Law Conference is now open! Join us as we discuss Termination of Contracts in Civil Law, where leading experts will explore the grounds for termination, enforcement processes, and available remedies. You will gain valuable insights through a blend of theoretical and practical perspectives, including comparative views from various civil law jurisdictions. Date: 24 April 2025 Time: 9:00 – 17:45 Location: ADGM, Abu Dhabi (in-person only) Co-Chaired by Lara Hammoud and Carine Dupeyron. This event is free to attend and is a unique opportunity for both civil and common law professionals to engage in meaningful discussions around contract termination. To secure your place, please email events@arbitra.co.uk To download the programme, click the following link - https://lnkd.in/gn85xHp3 For further information, please visit our new website – https://lnkd.in/gAJr2qu7 Thank you to all sponsors ADGM, ALAIDAROUS Advocates & Legal Consultants, Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, Jus Mundi, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel , Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, LexisNexis Middle East, Flosmart Solutions and Sears–Davies. #civillaw #conference #abudhabi

We are sure many of the legal community will agree with Nigel. As you can imagine, the Paris Arbitration Week #London to #Paris cycle ride is constantly mentioned in our office! 🥱🥱🥱 However, you can’t deny, it’s for a crucial cause and supports Save the Children International’s mission: - To ensure that no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday  - To ensure that all children have access to a quality basic education  - To ensure that violence against children is no longer tolerated  - To ensure that children have the right to survival, protection, development, and participation Our CEO, Owen Lawrence has promised the rest of the team, that he won’t mention the ride again, if he hits his sponsorship target - please help us too and give as little or as much as you can! #internationalarbitration #MAMIL #charity #arbitration https://lnkd.in/ejMndBjr

Delighted to share this post from Paul Sills. We look forward to the event in March being hosted by WilmerHale

Monique Sasson will be speaking at the 3𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 in Toronto. Monique will be participating in the panel ,"𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬". This panel will explore the full range of issues in applicable law, covering both commercial and ISDS settings. How do choice-of-law clauses interact with mandatory local laws? How are soft-law instruments influencing applicable legal rules? There is also the complex interplay of national and international legal regimes. How do investment treaty tribunals avoid being turned into courts of final appeal for questions of local law? How will the legal regime governing deep-sea mining and disputes arising in that context continue to evolve? For more information, and to register for the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/g9mda2CC #ITA #MiningConference #Arbitration #InternationalArbitration #Arbitrators #ISDS #InvestmentArbitration

The International Arbitration Supper Club (IASC) marked a milestone this week, hosting its first-ever event during Riyadh International Disputes Week (#RIDW). A huge thank you to Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArb C.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS) for her firms generous hospitality and for selecting the breathtaking Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel in #Diriyah - a truly unforgettable venue. We were honored to hear from Dr. Saud Al-Ammari Law Firm, whose call to rid arbitration of “jargon monoxide” sparked thought-provoking discussions. This evening also set a new Royal standard for IASC as we welcomed our first HRH Princess, and numerous Excellencies’ making it a truly special gathering. The night concluded with a private guided tour of historic Diriyah Fort, adding a unique cultural dimension to an already exceptional event. Thank you to everyone who joined us - Riyadh has set the bar high, and we look forward to continuing these conversations around the world! #IASC #InternationalArbitration #RIDW25 #Networking #Diriyah #ArbitrationCommunity

Arbitra International member Todd Weiler is excited to participate in the upcoming launch of an empirical study on International Investment Law Protections in Global Banking and Finance, presented by the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law). Todd will be joined by an esteemed group of speakers, Yarik Kryvoi, David Attanasio, Kai-Chieh Chan, and Marinn Carlson expertly chaired by Arif Hyder Ali. This event promises to provide valuable insights into the intersection of investment protection, international law, and the financial sector. Taking place on 12 March 2025 from 17:30 - 19:00 (GMT), in-person at Womble Bond Dickinson, London. This is a unique opportunity to explore how international arbitration can address financial disputes and protect investor rights in an increasingly uncertain global economy. To register – please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dCK-XFM3 #investmentlaw #finance #banking #internationalarbitration

Join Arbitra International member, Monique Sasson for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration virtual webinar series, ‘ITA Reporters Roundtable’, featuring leading experts from the ITA Board of Reporters at KluwerArbitration.com. The Webinar taking place on Wednesday 26 February will explore 'Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration & Social Media Use.' Monique, alongside other ITA Reporters, Dr Crina Baltag, FCIArb, Diora Ziyaeva, Valentine Chessa, Nataliya Barysheva and Yoshie Concha Takeshita will explore recent rulings and key issues related to arbitrators' independence and impartiality, with a special focus on social media's impact on conflicts of interest in international arbitration. Find out more and register here - https://lnkd.in/eT-VrrgN #InternationalArbitration #ITAReportersRoundtable #Arbitration #ConflictsOfInterest #LegalEthics