It seems climate change, the green energy transition, and ESGs are topics of continual discussion in today’s world. But how do these issues intersect with the field of international commercial disputes? There have been several high-profile treaty disputes in Investor-State arbitration where the issue of environmental harm and a state's right to regulate in order to meet their obligations under international climate agreements has arisen. But beyond high profile public cases such as these, it can be difficult to gain a full picture of how these issues intersect with the larger landscape of international commercial disputes. In this webinar, we will look at the growing area of commercial disputes related to climate change obligations, the green energy transition, and shifting corporate environmental and social governance (ESG) frameworks.
This series is FREE for Ciarb Fellows: register now! This webinar will be moderated by Mercy McBrayer.
Please note, times listed are in GMT. This event is virtual only.
Costs
Costs
* Valid for High-income and Upper-middle income economies as per World Bank classification.
** Valid for Low-income and Lower-middle-income economies as per World Bank classification.
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Ongoing Learning
Ongoing Learning
This webinar is part of Ciarb's Ongoing Learning– a range of learning opportunities designed to help you deepen your knowledge and skills, and keep you informed and up to date. Look out for more information about Ongoing Learning in the coming months. Attendees will receive an Ongoing Learning certificate as part of this webinar, which counts towards 1.5 hours of CPD/CLE. Recordings will be available after the event. If you are unable to attend the live event, buying a ticket will still give you access to the recording.
Event Speakers
Mercy McBrayer FCIArb
Mercy McBrayer FCIArb
Mercy McBrayer FCIArb is Ciarb’s Head of Arbitration Professional Practice. Mercy is a United States qualified attorney (Texas) and certified mediator with experience as party counsel in commercial business litigation and arbitration. She is an assistant editor of the Ciarb Journal, a Teaching Fellow in international arbitration at Queen Mary University of London, a speaker and lecturer on issues of international arbitration and ADR, and moot coach.
Laurence Doering
Laurence Doering
Laurence is a Managing Associate in the Impact department at Mishcon de Reya, in London. His practice focuses on ESG advisory work, investigations, and disputes, as well as international arbitration. Laurence has extensive experience of commercial disputes, notably in the energy sector. He is the author of the article "Mapping the Hidden Continent of Environmental Disputes" which shines a spotlight on environmental issues in commercial arbitration.
He can be found on LinkedIn and X @strictlyliable.
Thomas Davis
Thomas Davis
Thomas "Tom" W. Davis is an attorney admitted to the New York and Texas Bars and concentrates his practice on international dispute resolution and international corporate transactions. He currently acts as Counsel at Aspen Technologies in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. He speaks English, French, and Portuguese, and some German and Spanish.
