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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

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Hogan Lovells—Lisa Quelch

Partner hire strengthens global infrastructure and energy financing practice

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Sherrards—Jan Kunstyr

Legal director bolsters international expertise in dispute resolution team

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team

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