Now in its fifth year, the much-anticipated London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2024 will be taking place on 3-7 June 2024, bringing together legal experts from around the globe to engage in insightful discussions on the key trends, themes and talking points in the dispute resolution world. The theme for LIDW24, "Uniting for global challenge and opportunity" will follow up on last year’s theme “Adapting to a changing world” and look not only at what progress has been made in the dispute resolution world over the last year, but also at what we can expect over the next year and beyond. What does the year ahead hold for the global dispute resolution community?
Complementing the LIDW Main Conference on 4 June, Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to be co-hosting a number of member hosted events throughout the week, with speakers from our International Arbitration team joining panels as part of the International Arbitration Day. You can register for these events via the links below:
3 June, 08:30 - 18.30: International Arbitration Day
The International Arbitration Day will be hosted across three different locations and will ‘follow the arbitration disputes sun’ across key regions and jurisdictions. The full agenda (and registration for the panels throughout the day) can be found on the LIDW event portal here.
5 June, 16:00 - 17:30 Strong bonds or broken ties? Navigating JVs in Africa's dynamic markets
Hosted at Herbert Smith Freehills' London office – MAP
In this discussion, we will discuss key factors that increase B2B risks in Africa. We will explore the importance of selecting the right partners and managing stakeholders, strategies for anticipating and managing those risks, drawing on expertise from arbitration, litigation and asset tracing specialists. We will also share recent case studies to give you a real-world understanding of these issues. Join us for an insightful exploration of risk and dispute resolution in Africa's dynamic markets.
Member hosts: Herbert Smith Freehills, Control Risks - Register here
6 June, 09:00 - 10:30 Crisis-Ready or Crisis-Prone? Scrutinising International Law and Dispute Resolution mechanisms
Hosted at Herbert Smith Freehills' London office – MAP
This event will explore the critical question: Has international law and the mechanisms offered by it risen to meet the challenge? Our panel of International Law experts will engage in a dynamic discussion on the growing wave of participation in international courts and the procedural mechanisms being employed, the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the ever-increasing demands and expectations placed upon it, the standing of state actors and the role and relevance of non-state actors.
Member hosts: Herbert Smith Freehills, Twenty Essex - Register here
6 June, 14:00 - 15:30 From India to the World: rethinking approaches to multi-party and multi-contract arbitration
Hosted at Herbert Smith Freehills' London office – MAP
Multi-party and multi-contract arbitrations present unique challenges that can hinder the swift and effective resolution of disputes. When multiple contracts are part of a larger transaction and involve claims and counterclaims under different contracts; leading to interrelated claims and counterclaims, consolidating these into a single arbitration process is often preferable. However, traditional principles like privity of contract often obstruct this streamlined approach. In a December 2023 ruling, the Indian Supreme Court advocated for "a modern and pragmatic approach to consent" within the realm of arbitration. A panel of leading international arbitration practitioners will dissect the implications of the Supreme Court's decision and debate its potential to herald a new international standard for addressing these challenging issues. The panel will offer a convergence of global insights and explore cutting-edge solutions.
Member hosts: Herbert Smith Freehills, the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration - Register here
About LIDW:
Herbert Smith Freehills is a proud Founding Member of London International Disputes Week (LIDW) - a forward-thinking forum for the disputes community active in London, aiming to drive the future of international dispute resolution. Using London’s position as a major international seat for the dispute resolution business, LIDW24 will engage with international perspectives across all sectors and explore how the industry can adapt, evolve and progress.
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