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The LCIA Rules: 2020 Updates Explained - Part 2

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

Release Date: 10/16/2020

SEASON 2: Galactic Justice: Navigating the Frontiers of Space Law

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In the first episode of season 2 of our ‘Across the Pond’ podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Rachael O’Grady, arbitration partner and head of Mayer Brown’s Space & Satellite Group, as well as being joined also by Laura Zielenski, founder of the Space Arbitration Association. They discuss all things space disputes touching on legal frameworks, commercial and private sector involvement, specific case studies of disputes that have occurred, future developments and challenges that may arise as a result of these and much more.

QC to KC: Advocacy in International Arbitration

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this episode of our ‘Across the Pond’ podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by guest Krista Lee KC, a barrister at Keating Chambers. They explore varying approaches to advocacy in the English and US legal systems and go on to discuss the importance of advocacy in making a case, particularly in International Arbitration. Our speakers then touch on the effective oral presentation of a case before an arbitral tribunal and a judge, share their thoughts on the proposed revision of the 1996 Arbitration Act and much more!

Everything Ghana and International Arbitration

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this episode, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by Ghanaian lawyer, Isaac Lartey to discuss ‘everything Ghana’. They cover factors driving the use of International Arbitration in the Ghanaian legal system, explore legislative framework that governs Arbitration, touch on treaty arbitration and share thoughts on what role International Arbitration will have in Ghana’s future.

Mechanisms for Discovery in International Arbitration update following ZF Automotive US Inc v Luxshare

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this episode, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris revisit the landscape with regard to discovery applications in relation to International Arbitration, in light of the US Supreme Court decision in ZF Automotive US, Inc. v Luxshare. They go on to explore a comparison with English case law in relation to discovery mechanisms available under the Arbitration Act 1996.

Renewable Energy and International Arbitration

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this episode, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by Kirsti Massie, co-head of Mayer Brown’s Projects & Infrastructure group in the London office, and George Fisher, senior contentious construction solicitor at SSE plc. Together they discussed the growth of the renewables industry, project risks and potential disputes that may arise in the sector and why International Arbitration is likely to be a primary method for resolving these disputes.

Climate Change and Investment Treaty Arbitration

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this episode, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by Rachael O’Grady, partner in the International Arbitration practice of Mayer Brown’s London office. Our speakers discuss the overlapping of the Climate Change and Investment Treaty legal frameworks, and the interplay between them. Mayer Brown is applying to accredit this latest program in the series, in California and Illinois. To submit for CLE credit in those states, please complete this with the CLE codes announced in the program, then submit it to within 10 days of the completing the program. This program is available...

The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

Following a year-long review of the International Dispute Resolution Procedures, the AAA’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has released its revised International Arbitration and Mediation Rules, which became effective on 1 March 2021. During this live podcast, a panel of Mayer Brown lawyers and Steve Andersen, Vice President of the ICDR, will provide insight into the 2021 rule amendments, including four novel changes not seen in the revised arbitration rules released recently by the LCIA, the DIFC-LCIA and the ICC.

Teaser: The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

Following a year-long review of the International Dispute Resolution Procedures, the AAA’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has released its revised International Arbitration and Mediation Rules, which became effective on 1 March 2021. We invite you to join a live interactive podcast with a panel of Mayer Brown lawyers and Steve Andersen, Vice President of the ICDR, for an exclusive discussion about the significant changes to these rules.

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 1

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

In this two-part episode, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by two in-house counsel from Exxon Mobil, along with Francisco Mendez from our Mexico City office. Our speakers discuss the international arbitration process from an in-house perspective and also their thoughts on remote hearings and 1782 cases.

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 2

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

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In this insightful two-part podcast, Director General of the London Court of Arbitration (LCIA) Dr Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof, joins international arbitration partners Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris to discuss the updates to the LCIA Arbitration Rules that came into effect on 1 October 2020. Part two focuses on: Confidentiality; Compliance; Data Protection; Tribunal Secretaries; Advanced Payment of Costs, and Changes to the Tribunal Fee Rates.

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