International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

Mayer Brown's International Arbitration “Across the Pond” Podcast mini-series offers an easy way to stay up-to-date on the latest International Arbitration trends and legal issues in the UK, US and around the world.

SEASON 2: The Middle East Files 07/23/2025

SEASON 2: The Middle East Files In the second episode of Season 2 of our 'Across the Pond' podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Gerard Moore, who leads the International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering practice in our Dubai office, and Andrew Sarraf, an associate in our London office with extensive experience in relation to projects and disputes in the Middle East. Together, they take a deep dive into the world of international arbitration in the Middle East. The discussion covers the region’s unique legal and commercial landscape, the complexities of navigating cross-border disputes, and the challenges that practitioners may encounter. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/37517165

SEASON 2: Galactic Justice: Navigating the Frontiers of Space Law 05/08/2025

SEASON 2: Galactic Justice: Navigating the Frontiers of Space Law 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/36483425

QC to KC: Advocacy in International Arbitration 04/21/2023

QC to KC: Advocacy in International Arbitration 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! /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/26610300

Everything Ghana and International Arbitration 11/08/2022

Everything Ghana and International Arbitration 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/24940584

Mechanisms for Discovery in International Arbitration update following ZF Automotive US Inc v Luxshare 08/10/2022

Mechanisms for Discovery in International Arbitration update following ZF Automotive US Inc v Luxshare 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/24015003

Renewable Energy and International Arbitration 05/05/2022

Renewable Energy and International Arbitration 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/23015933

Climate Change and Investment Treaty Arbitration 12/15/2021

Climate Change and Investment Treaty Arbitration 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 for CLE credit through March 31, 2022. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21491564

The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021 06/11/2021

The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483197

Teaser: The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021 05/24/2021

Teaser: The ICDR International Arbitration and Mediation Rules: 2021 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483200

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 1 05/18/2021

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 1 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483206

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 2 05/18/2021

International Arbitration from the Inside - Part 2 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483203

Brexited, finally. What that means for international arbitration 03/04/2021

Brexited, finally. What that means for international arbitration In this episode Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris discuss what Brexit means for international arbitration; the impact of Brexit on commercial and cross-border disputes in English courts and the key role that arbitration plays in the new Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483209

Everything JAMS - Part 1 12/16/2020

Everything JAMS - Part 1 In this two-part podcast, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by JAMS Chief Legal and Operating Officer, Kimberly Taylor, and Director of International Operations, Ranse Howell. Part one focuses on the impact of COVID on International Arbitration practice, JAMS approach to remote hearings and the expedited arbitration process, how JAMS start an international arbitration and digitalization within arbitration. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483215

Everything JAMS - Part 2 12/16/2020

Everything JAMS - Part 2 In this two-part podcast, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris are joined by JAMS Chief Legal and Operating Officer, Kimberly Taylor, and Director of International Operations, Ranse Howell. Part two focuses on the arbitrator selection and appointment process at JAMS, diversity and inclusion, tribunal secretaries and the future of International Arbitration. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483212

Virtual Hearings in the COVID-19 Era 11/18/2020

Virtual Hearings in the COVID-19 Era In this podcast, Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris discuss remote and virtual hearings in the COVID-19 era. Talking through a series of recent cases from a range of jurisdictions, they explore how the Courts approach, regulate and support the use of virtual hearings in International Arbitration. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483218

The LCIA Rules: 2020 Updates Explained - Part 2 10/16/2020

The LCIA Rules: 2020 Updates Explained - Part 2 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. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483221

The LCIA Rules: 2020 Updates Explained - Part 1 10/09/2020

The LCIA Rules: 2020 Updates Explained - Part 1 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 one focuses on: Composite Requests; Consolidation; Digital Developments and Privacy: Powers of the Tribunal; and Interim Relief. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483230

Diversity in International Arbitration 09/10/2020

Diversity in International Arbitration In this episode, Steve Andersen, vice president of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), joins international arbitration partners Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris to discuss racial diversity in the appointment of arbitrators. The discussion focuses on a range of topics, including the benefits of diverse arbitral panels and how, as critical stakeholders in international arbitration, arbitral institutions can help drive change. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483233

Emerging Issues in International Arbitration- Part 2 08/12/2020

Emerging Issues in International Arbitration- Part 2 International Arbitration partners Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris discuss recent UK and US court of appeals decisions regarding the ability of a party in an international arbitration to collect evidence from a third party in the UK and US for use in that foreign arbitration proceeding. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483236

Emerging Issues in International Arbitration 07/28/2020

Emerging Issues in International Arbitration International Arbitration partners Kwadwo Sarkodie and Charles Harris discuss the joint statement the major international arbitral institutions issued in response to COVID-19, and their guidance on how to keep cases active amid the pandemic. They also consider whether virtual hearings are realistic in complex cases. /episode/index/show/iaatp/id/21483239

International Arbitration "Across the Pond"

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