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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

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

NEWS
Uber has built a formidable strategy for insulating itself from liability for drivers’ conduct, but the legal terrain differs sharply between the US and England and Wales
The Civil Justice Council’s review of Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974 could mark the end of what one commentator calls an ‘outdated’ and overly technical regime governing solicitor-client fee disputes
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 marks a constitutional watershed by severing the centuries-old link between hereditary titles and automatic membership of the upper chamber
Artificial intelligence, proportionality and public decision-making are under increasing judicial scrutiny, according to the latest public law round-up from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Families relying on informal agreements over property ownership could face costly consequences if disputes arise, the High Court has warned
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