On Wednesday 6 April, Swee Yen Koh SC discussed “Of ‘group of company’ and ‘single economic entity’ – when, and to what extent, should a non-signatory be bound to arbitrate?” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. Swee Yen Koh SC was tagged by Christopher Harris QC. She, in turn, tagged Jose Daniel Amado. You can view the recording here. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Swee Yen Koh SC is a Partner in the Commercial & Corporate Disputes and International Arbitration Practices at WongPartnership LLP. She has an active practice as counsel, with a particular focus on complex, high-value and cross-border disputes across a wide spectrum of matters from commercial, energy, international sales, trade, transport, technology to investment. She regularly appears before the High Court and Court of Appeal … Read More
TagTime S05E04 – Christopher Harris QC on “The Enforcement of Awards Against States”
On Wednesday 16 March 2022, Christopher Harris QC discussed “The Enforcement of Awards Against States” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. Christopher Harris was tagged by Professor Eduardo Zuleta. He, in turn, tagged Swee Yen Koh SC. You can view the recording here. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Christopher Harris QC is an English-qualified barrister and Queen’s Counsel. He is an experienced trial advocate and arbitrator and is ranked as a leading practitioner for (inter alia) international arbitration, public international law, commercial dispute resolution, banking and finance and energy disputes, as well as a leading arbitrator, by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. In 2020, Christopher was designated by the British Government to the ICSID Panels of Arbitrators and Conciliators and in 2021 he was appointed the UK representative on the ICC Court … Read More
TagTime S05E03 – Erin Miller Rankin on “Culture and Conflict: Convergence in International Arbitration?”
On Wednesday 2 March, Erin Miller Rankin discussed “Culture and Conflict: Convergence in International Arbitration?” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. Erin Miller Rankin was tagged by Anneliese Day QC. She, in turn, tagged Reza Mohtashami QC. You can view the recording here. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Erin is a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, leading the Global Projects Disputes Practice. She works with a team of specialist practitioners that work across the world supporting our clients on their major capital projects, with a particular focus on emerging markets. Erin is co-editor of Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects published by Sweet and Maxwell. She has specific expertise of complex international arbitrations in the oil and gas, power, mining, technology and transportation sectors. Erin is admitted as … Read More
TagTime S05E02 – Prof. Eduardo Zuleta on “The Constitution and Arbitration: A Shield or a Sword?”
In the second episode of Tagtime Season 5, Professor Eduardo Zuleta discussed “The Constitution and Arbitration: A Shield or a Sword?” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Professor Eduardo Zuleta was tagged by Chiann Bao. He, in turn, tagged Christopher Harris. You can view the recording here. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Professor Eduardo Zuleta focuses his practice in national and international arbitration, international litigation, public international law and private international law. Throughout his career he has participated in more than 40 arbitration proceedings, acting as arbitrator and counsel. He is vice president of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC, member of the list of arbitrators of the ICSID appointed by the Government of Colombia (previously appointed by the President … Read More
TagTime S05E01 – Anneliese Day QC on “Is there a place for remote hearings in a post pandemic world? The challenges and opportunities”
On Wednesday 2 February 2022, Anneliese Day QC discussed “Is there a place for remote hearings in a post pandemic world? The challenges and opportunities” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Anneliese Day QC was tagged by Anna-Joubin Bret. She in turn tagged Erin Miller Rankin. You can view the recording here. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Anneliese Day QC is a “leading lawyer of her generation” and a “standout genius” who is frequently instructed in high-value and complex cases both nationally and internationally. She is ranked both as a Leading Silk in six practice areas in the legal directories (commercial litigation, international arbitration, professional negligence, energy, construction and insurance/reinsurance) and as an Arbitrator. She was recently described as “an … Read More
TagTime S04E07 – Chiann Bao on “Jura Novit Arbiter”
Chiann Bao discussed “Jura Novit Arbiter” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Chiann Bao was tagged by Philippe Pinsolle and she, in turn, tagged Eduardo Zuleta. Chiann Bao is an Honorary Senior Fellow at BIICL. She practises as an independent arbitrator and mediator and has previously practice as counsel at international law firms in Hong Kong and New York. Chiann is a Vice President of the International Chamber of Commerce, Court of Arbitration and Chair of the ICC Commission Task Force on ADR. Between 2010 and 2018, she served as Secretary General and then Council Member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In these institutional roles, Chiann has advised governments on drafting arbitration legislation, local dispute resolution … Read More
TagTime S04E06 – Philippe Pinsolle on “When Interim Measures Can Be Outcome Decisive and Why?”
Philippe Pinsolle discussed “When Interim Measures Can Be Outcome Decisive and Why?” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Philippe Pinsolle was tagged by Patrick Pearsall; He, in turn, tagged Chiann Bao. Philippe Pinsolle is the head of international arbitration for continental Europe at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. He has acted as counsel in more than 270 international arbitrations, with a particular focus on Investor-State arbitrations and commercial disputes involving the energy, power, oil & gas, construction and defense industries. He has been involved in arbitrations under the auspices of virtually all major arbitration institutions including the ICC, the LCIA, the ICSID, the SCC, the AAA, the ICDR, the Swiss Chambers of Commerce, the AFA, as well as in ad hoc cases … Read More
TagTime S04E05 – Anna Joubin-Bret on “UNCITRAL’s Reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement and Implications for International Arbitration”
Anna Joubin-Bret discussed “UNCITRAL’s Reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement and Implications for International Arbitration” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Anna Joubin-Bret was tagged by Bart Legum; She, in turn, tagged Anneliese Day QC. Mrs. Anna Joubin-Bret is the Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law and Director of the Division on International Trade Law in the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations. She has been appointed on 24 November 2017. Prior to her appointment, Mrs. Joubin-Bret was a practicing Attorney-at-law of the Paris Bar. She specialized in International Investment Law and Investment Dispute Resolution. She focused on serving as counsel, arbitrator, mediator and conciliator in international investment disputes. She served … Read More
TagTime S04E04 – Prof. Patrick Pearsall on “How Newness Enters Mainstream ISDS Practice: Reflections on the Role of the State”
Prof. Patrick Pearsall discussed “How Newness Enters Mainstream ISDS Practice: Reflections on the Role of the State” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Prof. Patrick Pearsall was tagged by Angeline Welsh; he, in turn, tagged Philippe Pinsolle. Prof. Patrick Pearsall has extensive experience representing parties in international disputes and providing strategic advice on investments, particularly in the energy and extractive sectors. He served in the U.S. State Department for nearly a decade, working on natural resource diplomacy, and departed as the Chief of Investment Arbitration. Patrick has successfully resolved claims involving billions of dollars. He is often called upon to provide strategic counsel to parties when they face international disputes, including matters related to energy and … Read More
TagTime S04E03 – Bart Legum on “Enforcement of ICSID Convention Arbitration Awards: How to Fix a Broken System”
Bart Legum discussed “Enforcement of ICSID Convention Arbitration Awards: How to Fix a Broken System” with hosts Dr Kabir Duggal and Amanda Lee. The recording is available here. Bart Legum was tagged by Prof. Beata Gessel-Kalinowska; he, in turn, tagged Anna Joubin-Bret. Bart Legum is a partner in Dentons’ Paris office and head of the firm’s investment treaty arbitration practice. Bart has over 30 years’ experience in litigating complex cases and has argued before numerous international arbitration tribunals, the International Court of Justice and a range of trial and appeals courts in the United States. His practice focuses on international arbitration in general and arbitration under investment treaties in particular. He is a Past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law, an … Read More