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30 April 2024
Issue: 8069 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Register now for LIDW 2024

A stellar line-up including former Attorney-General Lord Goldsmith and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will address this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW), on 3-7 June

Gillard and Lord Goldsmith will take part in a ‘fireside chat’ about dispute resolution involving states and state entities. Josh Bayliss, CEO of the Virgin Group, will deliver the ‘view from business’, covering environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as other topics.

More than 100 events will take place throughout the week, with a dedicated day on international arbitration on the Monday.

Other highlights include an exclusive address by leading lawtech thinker Richard Susskind on artificial intelligence in law, followed by a panel session of experts; and a panel discussion by senior in-house professionals of dispute resolution methods in today’s changing international business environment.

High Court judge Mrs Justice Cockerill will join experts discussing the future for disputes funding, while Mr Justice Henshaw, head of the Commercial Court from September on, will moderate a session on the global landscape for enforcement of judges and awards.

Baroness Carr, the Lady Chief Justice, and the Secretary-General of ICSID, Meg Kinnear will give the opening and closing keynote speeches.

Sophie Lalor-Harbord, Co-Chair of the Main Conference Committee, said: ‘Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights from a line-up of exceptional speakers, as well as enjoy an exceptional social programme and networking opportunities.’

Tickets are available here.

Issue: 8069 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

NEWS
Talk of a reserved ‘Welsh seat’ on the Supreme Court is misplaced. In NLJ this week, Professor Graham Zellick KC explains that the Constitutional Reform Act treats ‘England and Wales’ as one jurisdiction, with no statutory Welsh slot
The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’
A year after the $1.5bn Bybit heist, crypto fraud is booming—but so is recovery. Writing in NLJ this week, Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, warns that scams hit at least $14bn in 2025, fuelled by ‘pig butchering’ cons and AI deepfakes
After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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