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London International Disputes Week: save the date

16 April 2025
Issue: 8113 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology , International
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A former president of the International Court of Justice and legal counsel from Google DeepMind are among the high-profile speakers at this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW).

Former judge and president Joan Donoghue, of Twenty Essex, will deliver the keynote address. As well as her leadership role at The Hague, she is an arbitrator and has had previous roles at the US State Department.

Judge Donoghue said: ‘In today’s increasingly interconnected world, global risks—whether geopolitical, economic, or technological—pose growing challenges for the peaceful settlement of disputes.’

Delegates will also hear from James Besley, co-head of legal at Google DeepMind, who has been instrumental in shaping DeepMind’s approach to legal challenges in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The theme for LIDW25, taking place on 3 June, is ‘Innovation in dispute resolution: navigating global risks’.

Issue: 8113 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology , International
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

Head of corporate promoted to director

Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

Firm strengthens international arbitration team with key London hire

Corker Binning—Priya Dave

Corker Binning—Priya Dave

FCA contentious financial regulation lawyer joins the team as of counsel

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