The Ciarb London Branch presents part three of the series on the practice of international arbitration hosted by Stewarts. 

This lunchtime programme is designed to spark discussion on the efforts of arbitration organisations, such as UNCITRAL, LMAA, and PinqDR, to entrench expedited arbitration and simplify procedural steps, helping parties achieve quicker resolutions. 

The panellists, who include a co-editor and contributor to a new book, Expedited International Arbitration, will share their knowledge and experiences on key issues, including the advantages and disadvantages of involving an institution in the procedure, strict timetables and exceptional circumstances where an arbitrator has the power to extend time, and the factors considered in determining the amount in dispute. This will include discussions on non-monetary claims, thresholds, and methods for determining eligibility based on the value of the dispute. 

Expert speakers will also address institutions’ growing preference for expedited procedures, balanced against concerns that the pressure to resolve cases quickly may result in less thorough consideration of complex legal arguments. 

Agenda: 

12.00 Registration, Sandwiches & Refreshments 

12.25 Introduction by Tunde Ogunseitan FCIArb: Arbitrator, Ciarb London Branch Committee 

12:30 - 13:45 Panel Discussion 

13:45 Questions 

13:50 Concluding remarks 

Speakers: Sherina Petit, Partner, Head of International Arbitration and Head of India Practice, Stewarts; James Clanchy FCIArb, Independent Arbitrator; Dr Alan M Anderson FCIArb, Independent Arbitrator, Alan Anderson Law Firm LLC and Littleton Chambers; Guy Pendell, Partner, Head of International Arbitration, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro, Olswang LLP and Chair of pinqDR; and Colleen Parker Bacquet, Counsel, ICC Court of Arbitration.

This event is FREE to all: register via email to: elinor@thevirtualpartnership.co.uk