The LIDW blog contains a library of articles and insights. We explore the challenges, tips and ideas from some of the top dispute resolution lawyers from the UK and across the globe. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive blog posts straight to your LinkedIn feed.
In this post, we examine the role of dispute resolution and damages awards in the path towards emissions reduction. We note that a number of matters have already been brought before the courts, and, currently to a lesser extent, tribunals. Finally, we discuss some of the emerging trends, and highlight some of the key disputes below.
Published on: 06/07/2021
On 11 May, as part of London International Disputes Week 2021, I led a session entitled “How Not to Apply For Funding”. It was a lively discussion between myself, Glenn Newberry and Claire Stockford of Eversheds Sutherland, and Chirag Karia QC of Quadrant Chambers.
Published on: 29/06/2021
Two years ago if you had said to us that in 2020/21 you will be mediating over 95% of your matters online, we would have thought you had arrived from another world. What a difference a year makes. Nicky Doble, CEO of Independent Mediators discusses the pros and cons of online mediation; if people will want to stay online when a return to in-person is possible; and the factors to consider for hybrid mediations.
Published on: 02/06/2021
Many testifying experts use a team to help assess the facts and formulate the opinions contained in their reports, especially in larger more complex cases.
Published on: 26/05/2021
European regulators have stepped up their focus on trading manipulation conduct.
Published on: 24/05/2021
In his keynote speech, the Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, Chief Justice (Emeritus) discussed his global vision of the future of dispute resolution, and his belief in the need for a 'global village'.
Published on: 21/05/2021
The completion of the new 'Justice Quarter' within the city is a bold new step forward in London's legal history, states William Russel, Lord Mayor of London, entrenching London's value as the centre of international dispute resolution.
Published on: 19/05/2021
Robert Buckland QC’s speech to delegates at LIDW stressed contemporary challenges, such as Brexit, and the pandemic, and changes, such as enabling access to justice in a digital age – but also opportunities.
Published on: 17/05/2021
The final core panel session of London International Disputes Week was a thoughtful discussion about mental health in the legal profession.
Published on: 14/05/2021
Ben Rigby hears how corporate counsel are addressing current challenges in international dispute resolution, including which dispute resolution methods they prefer and whether, why, and how the perceive London as a dispute resolution hub, as well as pervasive issues of costs and risk management.
Published on: 13/05/2021
Introduced by Guy Beringer QC (Hon), once senior partner of Allen & Overy, this panel consisted of Stephanie Boyce, president of the Law Society, Derek Sweeting QC, chair of the Bar Council, and Lord David Wolfson QC, once of One Essex Court, of the Ministry of Justice.
Published on: 12/05/2021
The highlight of Tuesday morning’s sessions included a detailed discussion on funding access to justice, spanning class actions, and collective redress, litigation funding, and the agreements that support them, from hourly rate to Damages Based Agreements
Published on: 12/05/2021
The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, gave the keynote address at London International Disputes Week’s opening day
Published on: 11/05/2021
Two aspects of dispute resolution were discussed in Monday’s opening sessions at LIDW, notes Ben Rigby; one, the challenges of practice development, and second, how to manage digital solutions to a decentralised age.
Published on: 11/05/2021
London retains its attraction as one of the leading destinations for commercial parties seeking to resolve their disputes, says Ben Rigby.
Published on: 09/05/2021
“What on earth were the auditors doing?” is a familiar cry whenever the headlines include another high-profile entity that has either collapsed or been caught up in a serious financial scandal, or both.
Published on: 06/05/2021
The behavioural sciences are fascinating. Studies showing how people make predictable and systematic ‘errors’ in decision-making can make for amusing and intriguing stories, often met with a mix of ‘this cannot be true’ (as they go against most of what we understand about rational judgment) and ‘that seems about right’ (as heuristics and biases are part of human nature and may therefore feel intuitive).
Published on: 04/05/2021
Co-founding Partner of London Disputes boutique and disputes tech advisor, Luke Tucker Harrison considers the current landscape for legaltech and what’s on the horizon.
Published on: 28/04/2021
There are things that firms can (and must) do, at every stage of a dispute, to minimise the environmental impact of their work, argues Jane Hughes of Stevens & Bolton LLP, and these things go far beyond using electronic documents, and minimising travel.
Published on: 26/04/2021
At least in some parts of the world, a sense of normality appears to be on the horizon after the COVID-19 pandemic, and with it will come much-needed relief from the current financial downturn.
Published on: 23/04/2021
What is a legal dispute worth? It may depend on who you ask to price it.
Published on: 15/04/2021
Contracts are a powerful tool available to any business to protect against the risks posed by climate change – especially since climate change risks are already known to and experienced by us.
Published on: 06/04/2021
London's legal future is as a dispute resolution hub for international firms, writes Professor Loukas Mistelis
Published on: 04/03/2021
This blog shares thoughts from several of our sponsors who had originally signed up for what we had planned in 2020 and have remained with us as sponsors for the virtual 2021 event. Further sponsors are already signing up and more will follow in relation to those.
Published on: 15/02/2021
Even in an online era, London is still the home of dispute resolution, writes Tobias Sansome of Byfield Consultancy.
Published on: 05/02/2021
Over the last year, London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has transformed into a membership organisation and grown that membership in order to take the aims and ambitions of LIDW forward. Emily Morris, LIDW Board Member and Head of Marketing at Atkin Chambers, summarises why the original founding members and supporters of LIDW have orchestrated this change.
Published on: 12/11/2020
On Wednesday 18 March, all hearings in the Commercial Court were proceeding as usual. By Friday 20 March, every single hearing in the list was virtual. What any of the judges would have said in advance was utterly impossible, simply happened.
Published on: 12/11/2020
Lawyers are obliged by professional conduct rules to inform their clients at the start of a dispute what they think are the likely costs, length and outcome of the proceedings. But what else should a client that is new to litigation or arbitration ask their lawyer?
Published on: 12/11/2020