The Arbitration Summit 2025 | ThoughtLeaders4 | 12 May 2025 | The Dilly, 21 Piccadilly, London W1J 0BH, UK

This summit has been specially structured to comprehensively address today's key challenges and the future of Arbitration in a concise one day format. Join your peers to dive into the evolving arbitration ecosystem, addressing critical topics, paving the way for more efficient, transparent, and secure processes.

Offering a dynamic blend of in-house counsel, private practitioners and arbitrators, you can be assured that each topic will be explored from multiple perspectives.
Delegates will be a part of topical and provoking conversations, engaging with focused sessions where experts share their real-world insights.
Gain a balanced assessment of current issues in arbitration, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding to overcome key challenges and enhance outcomes.

Fresh Topics to Spark New Conversations:
The topical and emerging Arbitration topics will spark new conversations and offer innovative ideas. Engage with senior peers and thought leaders in meaningful conversations, ensuring you leave with fresh insights and connections.

• Arbitral Confidentiality – Will It Stay Intact?
• Mastering Early-Stage Arbitration & Ensuring Dispute Avoidance
• Navigating Enforcement Issues Raised by Sanctions
• Discussing the Choice of Arbitrators and What Their Role Is
• Addressing Guerilla Tactics & Strategies in Arbitration
• Creating A Whole Ecosystem for Using AI In Arbitration

A Premium Experience without the Premium Price
We are committed to delivering a high-quality event at an accessible price. Delegates will enjoy the benefits of a top-tier conference—expert speakers, fresh content, and unparalleled networking—without the high costs typically associated with premium events. We value the crucial role of in-house practitioners, who can attend for free, ensuring their vital perspectives shape key discussions. Their involvement will enrich the conversations, offering valuable perspectives that are often underrepresented.

2025 Speakers

Jonathan Wood
President / Chair, CIArb 2024 / LCAM

Michelle Bradfield
Partner, Jones Day

Dr. Stuart Dutson
Partner, Global Co-head of International Arbitration, Simmons & Simmons

Claire Morel de Westgaver
Partner, Ontier

Elizabeth Weeks
Partner, Dispute Resolution, Rosenblatt Law

Shai Wade
Partner and Head of International Arbitration, RPC

Chiraz Abid
Associate, ADVANT Altana (France)

Carmen Pérez Andújar
Partner, MAIO Legal (Spain)

Harry Borovick
General Counsel and AI Governance Officer, Luminance

Idil Bozoglu
Founder, Bozoglu Law (Turkey)

Christopher Chinn
Arbitrator and Counsel, Chinn Arbitration

Gábor Damjanovic
Managing Partner, Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners (Hungary)

Peter Doraisamy
Founder and Managing Partner, PDLegal (Singapore)

Michael Feit
Partner, Walder Wyss (Switzerland)

Shan Greer
CEO, BVI International Arbitration Centre

Lindsay Gastrell
Independent Arbitrator, USA

Paula Hodges KC
Independent Arbitrator, Paula Hodges KC Arbitration

Kateryna Honcharenko
Senior Arbitration Consultant, Opus 2

Jacob Jørgensen
International Arbitrator (Denmark)

William Julié
Founding Partner, WJ Avocats (France)

Cem Kaspi
Senior Partner, AKT Law (Turkey)

Raphael Kaminsky
Partner, Teynier Pic (France)

Matthew Koh
Partner, Rajah & Tann (Singapore)

Ofei Kwafo-Akoto
Head of Legal - Europe, GLP Capital Partners

Julien Maire du Poset
Partner, Lead Up Avocats (France)

Brandon Malone
Arbitrator, Arbitra International

Dr. Sebastián Partida
Senior Counsel, EMEA & LATAM, Adobe

Roberto Pirozzi
Managing Partner, PirozziLex (Italy)

Wojciech Sadowski
Partner, Queritius (Poland)

Praveen Sandhu
Founder, Ekaas Resolve (Canada)

Małgorzata Surdek-Janicka
Arbitrator / Vice-President, SURDEK Arbitration / ICC International Court of Arbitration

Wing Shek
Deputy Registrar, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

Natalie Todd
Partner, Cooke, Young & Keidan

Çağdaş Umut Vardar
Managing Partner, Vardar Sanli (Turkey)

David Walker
General Counsel UK, Deminor

2025 Partners

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS:
• Deminor Litigation Funding
• Opus2