Durham Law School is the only law school outside of London that joined the program as part of London Arbitration Week’s university day program, along with LSE, King’s and Queen Mary.

The panel examines the critical role national courts play after an arbitral award is rendered. It explores the legal and practical challenges of enforcing arbitration awards across different jurisdictions under the New York Convention. The discussion examines the tension between judicial intervention and party autonomy, trends in cross-border enforcement, and the evolving approach of courts toward recognition and execution of arbitral awards. The panel offers comparative perspectives from the UK, Europe, and South Asia, highlighting key lessons for practitioners and businesses relying on international arbitration.

SPEAKERS:
The Hon. Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE – Judge, High Court of England & Wales
Justice Jawad Hassan – Judge, Lahore High Court
Can EKEN – Assistant Professor, Durham University
Dr Crina Baltag FCIArb – Arbitrator, Queen Mary University of London
Saleem Sheikh – Solicitor and Senior Partner, Seddons GSC

MODERATOR:
Paul McMahon

Date: 5 December 2025
Time: 9.30AM – 10.45AM
Location: London School of Economics and Political Science, Shaw Library, Houghton St, London WC2B 4RR

Register here.