The webinar will focus on current issues of international arbitration in the context of today’s geopolitical challenges. Participants will gain a systematic understanding of key arbitration institutions, the procedures for changing the seat of arbitration, and the legal risks associated with the appointment of arbitrators from unfriendly jurisdictions.

During the webinar, Tatyana Neveeva, Managing Partner, Advocate, LL.M., and Anton Alifanov, Counsel, Advocate, LL.M., will address the following topics:

• Arbitral institutions in unfriendly jurisdictions: key issues of arbitrator appointment, determination of the seat of arbitration, payment matters and overall administration, including language aspects.

• Changing the seat of arbitration: practical implications and procedural nuances, reasons and opportunities for relocating arbitration, party consent and the specific drafting of new arbitration clauses.

• Risks and legal consequences related to the nationality and personal law of arbitrators from “unfriendly” states: mandatory candidate checks, the impact of citizenship and residency, the need for a balanced arbitral tribunal, and the search for neutral arbitrators from both common law and civil law jurisdictions.

Registration for the webinar is available via the link.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. The event is closed to consultants.