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14 Jun 19
LONDON

Current issues and common challenges for the protection of human rights in Europe, Africa and the Americas

Time: 10.00-18.30 (registration from 09.30) Followed by a reception Venue: Travers Smith LLP, 2-3 Hosier Lane, London EC1A 9LX Sponsored by THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED This one-day conference will…

Courts and Tribunals
07 May 20
WEBINAR

Government response to the pandemic: balancing public health and investment protection

The Investment Treaty Forum convenes an online meeting to discuss how governments can avoid and minimize violations of international investment law when responding to Covid-19.

Arbitration+3
01 Jun 20
WEBINAR

Termination of Intra-EU BITs: Legal and Practical Consequences for Pending and Future Disputes

On 1 June 2020, the Investment Treaty Forum convenes an online meeting to discuss implications of this agreement on existing and future disputes within the European Union as well as its potential implications…

Arbitration+3
09 Jun 20
WEBINAR

The Ratline: on international crimes and justice

With the publication of Philippe Sands' new book, The Ratline, this webinar will address international crimes, justice and impunity, against the background of the story of Nazi Governor Otto Wächter,…

Courts and Tribunals+2
24 Jun 20
WEBINAR

Myanmar: Recent Developments in International Law

On 23 January 2020, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Myanmar to take immediate measures to prevent the genocide of the Rohingya Muslim minority. The decision resulted from the application…

Courts and Tribunals
29 Jun 20
WEBINAR

Virtual Justice in France, UK & US: Status & Challenges of Remote Hearings & Trials

Examining the position in 3 different jurisdictions, the UK, France and the US, leading practitioners as well as members of the judiciary who have been involved in such hearings will discuss the use of…

Arbitration+6
03 Sep 20
ONLINE

Inaugural Africa Arbitration Day

BIICL in cooperation with the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Babcock University are organising the first African Arbitration Day, an authoritative conference…

Arbitration+2
11 Nov 20
ONLINE

The UK, European Human Rights and the Rule of Law: Seventy Years of the ECHR and Twenty Years of the HRA - A Time for Celebration?

This webinar is being held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights and the 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Act (HRA), in the UK context. It will examine what the…

Courts and Tribunals+3
20 Nov 20
ONLINE

Reviewing the Review: What Needs to Change at the International Criminal Court?

This event will discuss the recently published report of the Independent Expert Review (IER) of the International Criminal Court.

Courts and Tribunals+2
27 Nov 20
ONLINE

Breathing Space - Guidelines for the resolution of disputes in the 2020 pandemic

In this webinar, drafters of the 'Guidelines' will explore how corporates and their advisers might manage disputes in the current climate in the most efficient and responsible manner, with commentary from…

Arbitration+9
08 Dec 20
ONLINE

Forum on Investor-State Mediation

On 8-9 December 2020, the Investment Treaty Forum of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in cooperation with the ISDS Mediation Working Group are organising the Forum on Investor-State…

Arbitration+3
10 Dec 20
ONLINE

Harry Weinrebe Memorial Lecture: Inclusivity and the Law

The Lecture will celebrate Human Rights Day by highlighting the key cross-cutting human right: the right to be free from discrimination. The debate will focus on the issue of inclusivity within the legal…

Courts and Tribunals+2
31 Dec 20
RESOURCE

Recording: Termination of Intra-EU BITs: Legal and Government response to the pandemic

On 1 June 2020, the Investment Treaty Forum convened an online meeting to discuss implications of this agreement on existing and future disputes within the European Union as well as its potential implications…

Arbitration+3
31 Dec 20
RESOURCE

Recording: Government response to the pandemic: balancing public health and investment protection

On 7 May 2020, the Investment Treaty Forum convened an online meeting to discuss how governments can avoid and minimise violations of international investment law when responding to Covid-19

Arbitration+3
15 Mar 21
ONLINE

Latest Developments in the Extraterritorial Application of Human Rights Law

The question of whether and to what extent human rights obligations apply extraterritorially, notably in situations of armed conflict, continues to be hugely contested.

Courts and Tribunals+1
29 Mar 21
ONLINE

Appointment and Removal of ISDS Arbitrators: Practical Problems and Prospects for Reform

The Investment Treaty Forum is convening an online meeting to discuss practical issues and difficulties that arise in the context of appointments and removals of arbitrators.

Arbitration+2
28 Apr 21
ONLINE

Swiss-UK Bilateral Relations outside EU Membership

Brexit has led to a new triangle of legal relations in Europe outside of EU membership: UK-EU; Swiss-EU; and UK-Swiss. This event will consider the new dynamics in the legal relations between Switzerland,…

Arbitration+5
29 Apr 21
ONLINE

Thirty Fifth ITF Public Conference: Evidence in Investor-State Arbitration

This online conference will address complex issues related to of evidence in investor-state disputes. The topics will include law applicable to evidentiary issues, admissibility of evidence (including…

Arbitration+2
12 May 21
ONLINE

International Criminal Responsibility: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

This webinar will focus on individual criminal responsibility in international law, including the interpretation of the intricacies of Article 25 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court…

Courts and Tribunals+2
14 May 21
ONLINE

ITF Meeting: Damages, Costs and Duration of Investment Treaty Arbitration

Allen & Overy and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law are launching a joint report on "Damages, Costs and Duration of Investment Treaty Arbitration."

Arbitration+2
14 Jun 21
ONLINE

HRDD Forum: Forum non conveniens and access to remedy in UK courts post-Brexit

Speakers will consider the application of the forum non conveniens doctrine and the implications of the Lugano Convention in this context. In some hosts states, courts do not have jurisdiction over foreign…

Brexit+2
08 Sep 21
ONLINE

The future of Judiciaries in Europe and Beyond

Can - and should - there be a universal blueprint on how to run an effective judiciary anywhere in the world? Internationally, there are series of institutional attributes and practices a judiciary must…

Courts and Tribunals
17 Sep 21
ONLINE

Taking Stock: International Commercial Courts in Europe and Asia

In recent years, International Commercial Courts have been established across Europe and in Asia. Now that these courts have been dealing with international cases for a while, it is time to take stock…

Arbitration+3
30 Sep 21
ONLINE

State responsibility: Where are we and where to next?

Upcoming event on state responsibility reflecting on the work of the International Law Commission (ILC) and how this area of international law may develop to address future challenges.

Arbitration+3
04 Oct 21
ONLINE

Inter-State Complaints in International Human Rights Law

This webinar will discuss those communications, as well as the system of inter-state complaints more broadly. It will discuss parallels with inter-state applications before the European Court of Human…

Courts and Tribunals+2
18 Nov 21
LONDON

43rd FA Mann Lecture: International Law before United Kingdom Courts - A Quiet Revolution

The forty-third of a series of annual lectures in honour of the late Dr F A Mann QC (Hon) (1907-1991) arranged by his former partners in Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and given under the auspices of the…

Courts and Tribunals+2
16 Dec 21
ONLINE

Taking Stock of Work of the Expert Group Meeting on Corruption and International Investments

The expert level side event on Taking Stock of Work of the Expert Group Meeting on Corruption and International Investments is being organized in line with resolution 8/9 of the Conference of the States…

Arbitration+2
08 Feb 22
ONLINE

Beyond The UK Supreme Court judgment on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Reflections on the Continuing Human Rights Journey in Scotland

This webinar will consider the legal and constitutional implications of the UK Supreme Court's judgment both for the devolution settlement and for the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. The panel will…

Courts and Tribunals+3
22 Apr 22
ONLINE

Thirty Seventh ITF Public Conference: Overlapping Treaty Regimes in International Investment Law (Online Participation)

On 22 April 2022, the Investment Treaty Forum brings together senior practitioners, arbitrators, academics and other experts to discuss overlapping treaty regimes in international investment law.

Arbitration+2
17 May 22
HYBRID

Harry Weinrebe Annual lecture: Right to a Fair Trial

Chaired by The Rt Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, the Annual Harry Weinrebe Memorial Lecture will provide an opportunity for the authors to discuss the key conclusions in the book and the challenges…

Courts and Tribunals+2
20 Jun 22
HYBRID

Intensive Course: Foundations of Public International Law

This short course provides participants with an in depth understanding of the basic tenets of public international law. Bringing together a distinguished cohort of international law experts from academia…

Business and Human Rights+7
29 Jun 22
ONLINE

The Climate Case against Total in France: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects

Climate litigation is developing in a large number of countries around the world. Alongside lawsuits against states, there are more and more lawsuits against companies. Recently recognised as competent,…

Business and Human Rights+4
13 Sep 22
HYBRID

Young ITF Debate on Legitimate Expectations

This interactive debate organised by Young ITF will involve senior and junior professionals and will consider whether tribunals are losing control of the doctrine of legitimate expectations, or if the…

Arbitration+2
15 Sep 22
LONDON

Revised ICSID Arbitration Rules: Key Changes (In Person Participation)

The panel will bring together members of the ICSID Secretariat, leading practitioners and others to discuss key changes introduced by the new ICSID Rules and their implications on the practice of investor-State…

Arbitration+2
15 Sep 22
ONLINE

Revised ICSID Arbitration Rules: Key Changes (Online Participation)

The panel will bring together members of the ICSID Secretariat, leading practitioners and others to discuss key changes introduced by the new ICSID Rules and their implications on the practice of investor-State…

Arbitration+3
16 Nov 22
LONDON

The Review of the Arbitration Act 1996: How do we maintain English arbitration law as state of the art?

The Law Commission has recently reviewed the Arbitration Act 1996 to ensure that it continues to promote the UK as a leading seat for international commercial arbitrations. With the consultation period…

Arbitration+5
02 Dec 22
ONLINE

EAPIL-BIICL Seminar on the Rome II Regulation

A joint seminar hosted by the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL) and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL). The Seminar will focus on the review of…

Artificial Intelligence+5
05 Dec 22
ONLINE

Reform and International Law (Annual BIICL/SLS Workshop)

International law is both a motivator and product of reforms around the globe. The British Institute of International and Comparative Law and the International Law Section of the Society of Legal Scholars…

Centre for International Law+5
01 Feb 23
ONLINE

Promoting Climate Justice through International Law: Climate Litigation & Climate Advisory Opinions

Following the BIICL web-series on rising sea levels and international law, this event aims to shed light on recent developments and their legal ramifications.

Climate Change+3
03 Mar 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Foundations of Public International Law

This short course provides participants with an in depth understanding of the basic tenets of public international law.

Business and Human Rights+7
03 Apr 23
HYBRID

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice (Hybrid)

The Public International Law in Practice course offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international law from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. The programme focuses…

Business and Human Rights+7
24 Apr 23
ONLINE

Private International Law in National Adjudication

International conference hosted by the Ukrainian Association of Private Law in co-operation with the Ukrainian Supreme Court and BIICL

Courts and Tribunals+3
11 May 23
ONLINE

Corporate Climate Litigation Lessons Learned, Comparative Perspectives and Future Pathways

This event will provide expert analysis and discussion of this critical field of research and practice, with the participation of members of the BIICL Climate Change Law team and of the Core Group.

Business and Human Rights+5
26 May 23
HYBRID

Symposium on 'Public and Private Governance of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Potential'

This symposium will bring together leading experts on international law and international relations aspects of cybersecurity.

Arbitration+3
01 Jun 23
HYBRID

Mining Disputes Between Investors and States

This seminar explores the role and effect that investment treaty structuring and investment treaty arbitration can and do have on the mining industry worldwide.

Arbitration+3
21 Jun 23
HYBRID

Harry Weinrebe Memorial Event 2023

The Harry Weinrebe memorial event 2023 will be delivered by Karim A. A. Khan KC, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. He will be in conversation with Shehzad Charania MBE.

Centre for International Law+2
04 Jul 23
HYBRID

The Impact of Sanctions on International Arbitration (Roundtable)

BIICL and Latham & Watkins are convening a roundtable to discuss practical issues and experiences arising from the impact of economic sanctions on international arbitration.

Arbitration+2
21 Sep 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

This course focuses on current developments in public international law and their application in national and international dispute resolution, policy-making and in legal and diplomatic practice.

Business and Human Rights+8
06 Nov 23
IN PERSON

Annual Grotius Lecture 2023: Immunity and International Criminal Tribunals

Judge Joanna Korner CMG KC will give the Grotius Lecture at BIICL in 2023. Judge Korner will draw on her extensive experience of international criminal law to enlighten us on highly topical issues pertaining…

Courts and Tribunals+3
14 Nov 23
IN PERSON

Young ITF Debate: This house believes that states rather than tribunals are responsible for the failure to give sufficient weight to environmental concerns

In this debate, both senior and junior professionals will consider whether States or tribunals are responsible for the failure to give sufficient weight to environmental concerns.

Arbitration+3

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