Enforcement of Awards in International Arbitration

King’s College London is pleased to host a half-day conference bringing together leading practitioners, academics, and arbitrators to explore the theme of Enforcement of Awards in International Arbitration. The event will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers from across the arbitration community and will provide a platform for in-depth discussion of some of the most pressing and controversial issues in the field.

Topics under discussion will include:

• Parallel proceedings in enforcement.
• Enforcement and third parties
• States and enforcement

The conference draws on recent case law, arbitral practice, and comparative insights. It will be of interest to arbitrators, counsel, academics, and students keen to engage with the evolving jurisprudence on enforcement in arbitration.

Places at this event are limited. To express your interest in attending, please complete the booking form. We will contact you when your place has been confirmed.

15.00–15.05 Welcome address

15.05–15.40 Keynote address, Juan Fernández-Armesto, Armesto Dispute Resolution: “Liability of States for failure to enforce”

15.40–16.40 Panel 1 – Parallel Proceedings and Enforcement

• Manuel Penades, King’s College London (Chair)
• Angeline Welsh KC, Essex Court Chambers
• Craig Tevendale, HSF Kramer LLP
• Carmen Martinez, Three Crowns LLP

16.40–17.00 Coffee break

17.00–18.00 Panel 2 – Enforcement and Third Parties

• Dame Elizabeth Gloster, DBE, One Essex Court (Chair)
• Matthias Scherer, Lalive
• Naomi Briercliffe, Squire Paton Boggs LLP
• Sophie Lamb KC, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

18.00–19.00 Panel 3 – States and Enforcement

• Hayk Kupelyants, King’s College London (Chair)
• Mark Wassouf, 3 Verulam Buildings
• Govert Coppens, ICSID
• Christopher Bondy, Douaire de Bondy ADR

19.00–20.00 Networking reception