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22 Jan 19
LONDON

Rome II at 10: Looking back and ahead

Time: 16.30-19.15 (Registration from 16.00) Event followed by a drinks reception Venue: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP…

International Litigation
04 Feb 19
LONDON

International-level dispute resolution for mass claims / human rights claims

Time: 16.30-19.15 (Registration from 16.00) Event followed by a drinks reception Venue: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP…

International Litigation
13 Nov 19
LONDON

Short Course: Cross-border Dispute Resolution

This three-day programme is focused on current developments and strategies in cross-border dispute resolution. Cross-border dispute resolution is a part of the practice of almost every commercial lawyer…

Comparative Law+1
14 Nov 19
LONDON

Small States, International Law and the Realisation of Rights

The conference will examine how Small States influence international law and global decision-making, including a review of the common challenges faced and a comparative assessment of the different approaches…

International Litigation
23 Jan 20
LONDON

Course: Comparative Business Law

BIICL is working with ESCP Europe Business School on this 30 hour course on Comparative Business Law. Thought by BIICL and ESCP staff and legal practitioners, the course provides an excellent introduction…

Arbitration+2
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
26 Jun 20
ONLINE

Collaborative Resolution of Disputes and COVID-19

BIICL has recently published two concept notes on the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on commercial contracts and has called for 'breathing space' in contractual disputes.

Centre for Comparative Law+2
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
12 Nov 20
ONLINE

Human Rights and Small States: Challenges, Resilience, and Advocacy

The conference will examine how small states respect, protect and fulfill their human rights obligations and address the challenges that arise from their societies’interconnectedness and global phenomena,…

Climate Change+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
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

Resource Pack: Force majeure and hardship in commercial contracts cross-border and comparative perspectives

This webinar examined the legal consequences of a party's inability to perform a contract due to events outside their control, by comparing and contrasting a series of different juridictions including…

Comparative Law+4
03 Feb 21
ONLINE

The Representative Actions Directive – a class action for Europe?

This webinar will examine the recently-adopted EU Representative Actions Directive and consider its impact on cross-border and domestic collective redress actions across Europe.

Collective Redress+5
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
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
22 Oct 21
ONLINE

Law and Change: Social Media

BIICL is collaborating with the Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG) of the Singapore Management University on a series of webinars on 'Law and Change'. Law and Change is a series designed to discuss…

Artificial Intelligence+4
11 Nov 21
LONDON

Short Course: Cross Border Dispute Resolution

This two-day programme is focused on current developments and strategies in cross-border dispute resolution. Cross-border dispute resolution is a part of the practice of almost every commercial lawyer…

Comparative Law+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
08 Mar 22
ONLINE

Law and Change: Smart Cities, Platform Economy and the Vulnerable

BIICL is collaborating with the Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG) of the Singapore Management University on a series of webinars on 'Law and Change'. Law and Change is a series designed by Prof.…

Artificial Intelligence+4
11 May 22
LONDON

Reframing Jurisdiction: Revising the Grounds or a New Scheme?

This event will provide a timely opportunity to take stock in the post-Brexit landscape, focussing on two sets of proposals for amending the rules applicable in the English court: a proposal to revise…

Brexit+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
29 Jun 22
ONLINE

Global Governance at a Crossroads: Finding Solutions to Challenges Facing the Multilateral Trade System

This BIICL event will bring together experts at the WTO and in academia to discuss the results of the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) and the challenges facing the multilateral trade system.

Business and Human Rights+3
15 Jul 22
ONLINE

22nd BIICL Annual WTO Conference

The conference will consider climate related questions including Why is Carbon Border Approach being considered by an increasing number of countries? What are the factors to be accounted for to design…

Business and Human Rights+3
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
14 Oct 22
ONLINE

Thirty Eighth ITF Public Conference: Complex Arbitration Proceedings in ISDS (Online Participation)

On 14 October 2022, the Investment Treaty Forum brings together senior practitioners, representatives of States, arbitrators, academics and other experts to discuss overlapping treaty regimes in international…

Arbitration+2
10 Nov 22
ONLINE

Intensive Course: Cross Border Dispute Resolution - Hybrid (online participation)

Led by BIICL researchers, academics and practitioners, this two-day programme is designed to give a concrete understanding of key issues across a broad range of areas of dispute resolution including updates…

Centre for Comparative Law+2
10 Nov 22
HYBRID

Intensive Course: Cross Border Dispute Resolution - Hybrid (in person participation)

Led by BIICL researchers, academics and practitioners, this two-day programme is designed to give a concrete understanding of key issues across a broad range of areas of dispute resolution including updates…

Centre for Comparative Law+2
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
19 Jan 23
HYBRID

2nd Africa Arbitration Day (Hybrid)

This conference will bring together leading experts in the area of international arbitration to discuss recent developments and topics of interest in international arbitration in Africa.

Arbitration+4
14 Mar 23
HYBRID

ICLQ Annual Lecture 2023: Sovereignty Fictions in the United Kingdom's Trade Agenda

This year's ICLQ Annual Lecture will be given by Professor Clair Gammage and Professor Phil Syrpis and is based on their article 'Sovereignty Fictions in the United Kingdom's Trade Agenda'.

Brexit+3
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
26 May 23
ONLINE

LawGPT?: Using AI to Modernize Judicial Systems, Legal Practices and the Future of Legal Work

This event will look at present and futures for AI, especially machine learning, in the legal sector. The discussion will address state of the art current applications of AI to research, analyse and apply…

Artificial Intelligence+2
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
19 Jun 23
ONLINE

Protection and Recovery for Vulnerable Groups, Post-Pandemic: European and Asian Approaches

This event brings together academics and practitioners from Asian and European jurisdictions to discuss the pandemic's effect on vulnerable groups and what can be done in the post-Covid 19 era.

Business and Human Rights+4
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
26 Jun 23
ONLINE

Is AI and Mass Data Sharing the Future of Legal Ideas?

This event will be held jointly with the University of Lausanne, and will be looking at the role of law in making AI and data use not only risk free, but potentially a contributor to greater sustainability…

Artificial Intelligence+2
19 Jul 23
HYBRID

Pathogen Sharing and International Law: The Search for Equity Under the Pandemic Treaty

This event will explore the call for equity within the Pandemic Treaty, with a particular focus on how equity was in such short supply during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Arbitration+4
21 Sep 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Climate Change Litigation

This course tackles the most compelling practical climate change issues and relevant sectors, while combining the scientific and legal frameworks through which climate change litigation takes place.

Climate Change+3
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
27 Mar 24
HYBRID

Public Launch of the Global Toolbox on Corporate Climate Litigation

This launch event will showcase the Toolbox and outline its forthcoming dissemination as well as future avenues for expansion and development of the project.

Business and Human Rights+4
10 Sep 24
HYBRID

A CLF 21st Anniversary Roundtable: The Future of Private Litigation and Collective Redress

This event will explore the scope of private litigation as well as alternative ways of achieving access to justice and how we can develop funding models to enable greater private access to justice.

Collective Redress+3
26 Sep 24
IN PERSON

Product liability, litigation funding and collective actions - redressing the balance?

BIICL invites you to an international litigation evening seminar organised by its Product Liability Forum, at 5.15pm on Thursday 26 September 2024, in the Distillery Building, Dublin.

Collective Redress+2
10 Oct 24
ONLINE

Short Course: Climate Change Litigation

This course tackles the most compelling practical climate change issues and relevant sectors, while combining the scientific and legal frameworks through which climate change litigation takes place.

Business and Human Rights+5
15 Oct 24
HYBRID

Sanctions-Related ISDS Disputes - Issues of Jurisdiction and Merits

In recent months, several investment treaty claims have been notified, and a few have already been initiated, based on measures taken in response to sanctions.

Arbitration+3
16 Oct 24
In person only

Lessons from the United Nations War Crimes Commission for Contemporary Immunities Law

This event will study the pioneering work of the United Nations War Crimes Commission, a body established during WWII to prosecute Nazi war criminals. The event will consider the potential value of the…

Courts and Tribunals+3

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