The International Arbitration and Enforcement Forum 2025 - 2nd Annual

Join Cross-Jurisdictional Experts Navigating an Increasingly International Arbitration Landscape

8th October 2025 | Central London

With a rising number of international arbitrations, and the following enforcements, it is more important than ever to have an in-depth understanding of how other regions are handling this attractive method of resolving disputes.

Meet Your Expert Advisory Board:

Just Some of the Key Topics Being Discussed:

Reform in an Evolving

Arbitration Landscape

Interim measures LCIA, ICC changes to confidentiality summary disposal and strike out
IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest

Understanding the Implications of Sanctions

for Arbitration and Enforcement

Impact sanctions on the arbitration process
Enforcement against sanctioned/high risk entities
Addressing counter sanctions adopted by Russia

Buying, Selling and

Enforcing Awards

Practical consideration and aftermath when an award is sold off and broken off
Due diligence process prior to investments
Structuring monetization arrangements

New Opportunities For Funding

and Insuring Disputes

Funding international arbitration and foreign litigation
Recoverability of funding costs
Dispute resolution insurance

Why and When to Arbitrate:

A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Prospects for enforcing arbitral awards versus judgements
Practical advantages of arbitrating a dispute
Cost comparison between litigation and arbitration

Discussing Enforcement Against

Sovereign Entities

Obtaining Evidence in Sovereign & States Disputes
State immunity from enforcement and when immunity is waived
Sovereign arbitration based on criminal allegations

With Diverse Panels of Arbitration and Enforcement Experts:

With speakers that have first-hand experience of arbitrating and enforcing awards around the world, delegates will learn about the complex interactions present when dealing with cases that concern multiple jurisdictions.

Attendees will hear about the opportunities which exist for practitioners to be involved in cases outside of their home jurisdiction! Whether instructing local counsel, or becoming involved in the enforcement of an award, your geographically diverse speaking panels will discuss the many avenues of cross-border cooperation that exist

Jonathan Lim Partner
WilmerHale

Nick Ractliff Partner
PCB Byrne

Lucy Winnington-Ingram Partner
Reed Smith

Jenny Arlington Senior Counsel
Akin - London

Alejandro Escobar Partner, Practice Group Chair - Public International Law
Baker Botts - London

Charles Claypoole Partner
Latham & Watkins

Oliver Marsden Partner
Freshfields

Kabir Duggal PHD Adjunct Professor, Senior International Arbitration Advisor
Arnold & Porter

Noor Kadhim Founder and Principal
Kadhims

Nathan Capone Director
Fieldfisher

David Walker General Counsel UK
Deminor

Eraldo d'Atri Partner
Humphries Kerstetter

Alexandre Reynaud Partner
Talma

Natascha Steiner-Smith Counsel
Collas Crill (Cayman)

All Speakers

Connect with international peers!

Having a network that covers a range of jurisdictions has proven key to resolving disputes effectively, being able to draw from the experience and precedent being set worldwide. Expand yours by meeting with professionals both in and outside of your speciality, and develop contacts that will assist with the various stages and features of arbitration and enforcement.

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Speaking

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