The International Construction Claims & ADR Marathon 2026 returns on 11 November 2026 as an official event of Dubai Arbitration Week 2026. Organised by L2 International | Legal Plus, this global virtual conference brings together leading practitioners, industry experts and thought leaders from across jurisdictions to exchange perspectives on international construction claims, contracts and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). First launched in 2021, the Marathon has evolved into an international platform connecting the construction and dispute resolution communities. In 2026, it introduces a distinctive 11.11 format: 11 continuous hours, 11 sessions and one global conversation. Please see the event timings across the different time zones below: Dubai (UTC+4): 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Paris, France (CET, UTC+1): 4:00 AM – 3:00 … Read More
Winter Academy on International Arbitration – 2nd edition 25-29 January 2027
The Winter Academy on “International Arbitration”, organised by Luiss School of Law in conjunction with the Centre for International Dispute Settlement (CIDS) in Geneva, provides advanced instruction on key issues in international commercial and investment arbitration by some of the leading practitioners in the world, as well as important insights on careers in this sector and focused networking opportunities. Each session with the ten invited arbitration partners at international law firms begins with an interview with Prof. Douglas to explore the partner’s career path and to elicit that partner’s insights on the qualities and qualifications that are important for an associate in an international arbitration practice. The interview concludes with an insider’s view on the hiring process at the partner’s … Read More
JCAA Global Arbitration Forum 2026 (November 12-13)
This two-day Forum aims to explore Japan’s evolving role in international arbitration, with emphasis on the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and Japan’s position in the global arbitration landscape. The Forum brings in a diverse mix of legal practitioners, business representatives, and ADR / arbitration institution experts from both Japan and abroad. This Forum is supported by Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA). For more information and to register, click here.
Asia ADR Summit & Nepal ADR Week – 2027
The Asia ADR Summit & Nepal ADR Week brings together arbitrators, mediators, institutions and practitioners from across the region and beyond to exchange ideas, share knowledge and strengthen collaboration within the international ADR community. Originally scheduled for December 2026, the event has been rescheduled following the severe flooding in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river basins. Kathmandu and Nepal’s main destinations remain fully open to visitors. More information: here.
Singapore Convention Week 2026
The Singapore Convention Week (SC Week) has been a signature event in Singapore since 2019, convening the global dispute resolution community around issues that matter most – arbitration, mediation, litigation and the evolving frameworks that shape them. Each year, SC Week brings together arbitrators, mediators, policymakers and senior practitioners from over 100 countries to discuss and exchange perspectives on emerging trends, shared challenges and new innovations in dispute resolution. SC Week also celebrates the Singapore Convention on Mediation, a landmark multilateral treaty that has provided a harmonised framework for the cross-border enforcement of mediated settlement agreements. For more information on the Singapore Convention on Mediation, please visit www.singaporeconvention.org. This year’s theme, Timeless Principles, Timely Solutions: Nurturing Trust in a Changing … Read More
International Arbitration Conference 2026
The International Arbitration Conference, the flagship event of AAW, will be held on Monday, 12 October 2026 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne. Organised and hosted by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia), the theme of this year’s Conference is “Arbitration Under Pressure: Rising to the Challenge.” The full-day program features: A keynote address from Niuscha Bassiri, Co-Founder of ArbBoutique, Brussels, on “Why the Best Arbitrators Make Uncomfortable Decisions” Seven stimulating sessions with eminent speakers from around the globe, including: A turbulent tour around the world Arbitrating defence sector disputes: opportunities, limits and lessons Pressure-testing dispute resolution processes: better clauses, better outcomes Process under pressure: procedural resilience and reinforcing … Read More
Australian Arbitration Week 2026
The 14th annual Australian Arbitration Week (AAW) will take place in Melbourne from 11-16 October 2026, with the International Arbitration Conference scheduled for Monday, 12 October 2026. Register here.
India ADR Week 2026
The India ADR Week 2026 will be held from 7th September 2026 to 11th September 2026, across three jurisdictions – Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. Join us for a week of events revolving around the latest trends and issues in the international dispute resolution community. The week will include more than thirty partner events over the span of six days. With no parallel events, participants will have the opportunity to attend all sessions and network with key stakeholders in the field. Register here.
Istanbul Arbitration Days 2026
The third edition of Istanbul Arbitration Days will take place from 29 September to 2 October 2026 in Istanbul. This exclusive, in-person event is expected to bring together a wide spectrum of attendees, including international and local arbitration practitioners, industry experts, academics, and students. World-class speakers will address critical contemporary issues in arbitration, while a series of side events will provide meaningful opportunities for professional engagement, allowing participants to connect with Turkish and international law firms, corporate counsel, arbitrators, company executives, and governmental entities. Türkiye’s unique position as a bridge between Asia and Europe enhances the international reach of the event, reinforcing its role as a meeting point for diverse legal cultures and professional backgrounds. Seize the opportunity to connect, … Read More
Africa’s Mining Arbitration Landscape
We participated in an engaging panel discussion on Monday, 9 February, at Webber Wentzel’s Cape Town offices, followed by a Q&A session, co-hosted by Eversheds Sutherland and Webber Wentzel, with insights from the Presidents of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Delos Dispute Resolution. As we all gatherered in Cape Town for the Mining Indaba 2026, conversation centred on the future of Africa’s mining industry. In recent years, mining disputes across the continent have been reshaped by new contractual disputes, resource nationalism, the interplay of States’ national policies with international law, and the shift from traditional expropriation claims to performance-based licence issues, such as minimum-work obligations. These changes, combined with ESG-driven considerations and geopolitical pressures, are redefining the nature … Read More
