Nigeria v P&ID: A Plague on Both Your Houses
Authors: Simon Rainey KC, Alexander Uff and Claire Stockford Mercutio’s curse is apt: no one comes out of the P&ID saga well. Not P&ID, the arbitration claimant who, after securing an award...
View ArticleWhy is arbitration so popular in international disputes?
The precise wording of a legally binding agreement can often be forgotten when the agreement performs exactly as intended. However, when turbulent times hit and a party stops performing their...
View ArticleChina-Latin America Investment Disputes through the ESG Lens
Author: Alex Hao Introduction After nearly two decades of cooperation and the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, China has emerged as the largest trading partner and a major source of foreign...
View ArticlePayward v. Chechetkin: Is Arbitration Suitable for Crypto-related Disputes?
Author: Dr. Gizem Alper The Payward Group (“Payward”) finds itself entangled in regulatory scrutiny by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission facing charges for unregistered activities in the U.S....
View ArticleLondon International Disputes Week 2024 launches with Lady Chief Justice Lady...
PRESS RELEASE: 8 February 2024, London London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has today announced the Rt Hon. the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, will...
View ArticleESG Litigation and the Role of the Judiciary
Author: Sana Akhter COVID-19 has brought attention to the social and governance components of ESG as companies look to safeguard employment, assist in efforts to prevent the virus’s transmission, and...
View ArticleICSID Secretary-General to deliver closing keynote at London International...
13 March 2024, LONDON – London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has today announced that Meg Kinnear, Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and...
View ArticleGive Peace a Chance
Author: Andrew Hildebrand of IPOS Mediation Mediation is Litigation’s Heineken. It reaches the Parties other ADR processes cannot reach. Like when risks are involved, such as unwelcome reputational...
View ArticleAre uniform privilege rules in international arbitration in parties’ best...
Authors: Barry Fletcher, James Carter and Anna Mills of DLA Piper London International Disputes Week (LIDW) offers great opportunities for delegates from around the world to discuss and debate some of...
View ArticleWorld-renowned leaders set to gather for London International Disputes Week,...
30 April 2024, LONDON – London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has today unveiled the agenda for its Main Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 4th June. Featuring a line-up of internationally...
View ArticleThe Rising Threat of Cyber Incidents
Author: Jack Morris In today’s digital world, cyber incidents pose a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, organisations face a barrage of threats and...
View ArticleSpotlight shines on third-party funding
Author: Andrew Mizner Third-party finance is well represented across this year’s LIDW and while the market for litigation and arbitration funding continues to grow, that growth has brought with it a...
View ArticleByte Wars: The Complexities of Technology Disputes
Introduction Gareth Coffey, Andy Jackson, Nick Hourigan and Ian Smith of FTI Consulting support clients across a wide range of economic, forensic, technology and operational issues in disputes and...
View ArticleShaping the Future: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of International...
Author: Rob Jones The international dispute resolution landscape is changing dynamically, reflecting broader shifts in global legal practices, technological advancements, and the evolving nature of...
View ArticleSustainable Legal Technology: Why It’s Important for Lawyers and a Guide to...
Author: Smriti Singa In addition to the right cost and features, lawyers and law firms exploring a new technology purchase are increasingly adding sustainability to their list of considerations. Why?...
View ArticleReflections report on LIDW24: Uniting for global challenge and opportunity
LIDW24 marked a milestone in global dispute resolution, attracting a record number of delegates, organisations, law firms and corporations. Our annual Reflections report reviews the convergence of...
View ArticleActionable Insights – the new “AI” in litigation
Author: Eimear McCann Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of litigation. No longer a futuristic concept, AI is fast becoming an integral part of legal workflows, promising an...
View ArticleThe Winds of Change: Navigating Offshore Wind Disputes
Author: Dan Miles Introduction Offshore wind energy is a new and developing frontier in the global transition to renewable power, with ambitious worldwide projects competing for expertise in a...
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