Speakers
- John Mehrzad KC, Barrister – Fountain Court Chambers
- Nick Ames, Senior Counsel – Slaughter and May
- Louise Reilly SC, Barrister, Counsel, LL.B., BL, JSM (Stanford) – Kellerhals Carrard
- Kwadjo Adjepong, Arbitrator and Mediator – KA Sports Law
- Spaces: 80
- Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton St, London , EC1M 5AD
What this session will cover
In the context of an explosion of cross-border investment and high-profile legal challenges in the sports industry, Slaughter and May and Fountain Court Chambers will co-host a cutting-edge and stimulating discussion between international panellists about sports-related arbitral dispute resolution.
The panel discussion, followed by light refreshments, will cover themes, including:
- Distinctions between sports-related arbitration and commercial arbitration
- Choice of laws, jurisdiction and admissibility in international sports disputes
- Applicability of fundamental and human rights in the sporting context
- Future challenges
Timings:
Arrival: 8.30am
Panel session: 9am – 10am
Networking: 10am – 10.30am
Member hosts
Fountain Court Chambers, Slaughter and May
