Wednesday 03 June - 09:00 - 10:30
Employee Competition across Borders: team moves; confidential information; and restraint of trade
Panel discussion covering the key issues and considerations of Employee Competition across Borders: team moves; confidential information; and restraint of trade. The panel will examine these issues from both sides of the instruction: the private practice lawyers who litigate in this space, and the in-house lawyers who manage and respond to these risks within their business.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, 11KBW
Wed 03 June - 11:30 - 13:00
Force Majeure and the Middle East - Practical solutions for turbulent times
War in the Middle East. Sweeping trade tariffs. Supply chains in chaos. When the world shifts beneath your feet, does your contract provide adequate protection? This panel brings together leading disputes practitioners who work between London and the Middle East to examine force majeure and how clauses are interpreted under the laws of England and Wales, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, Outer Temple Chambers
Wed 03 June - 14:00 - 15:30
Third Party Funding in IP Litigation: Strategy, Risk and Practice
This event will explore the evolving role of third party litigation funding in global IP litigation and arbitration. Speakers will explore the key drivers behind the growth of the funding market, the types of IP claims most likely to attract investment, and the practical and ethical considerations that arise when advising funded clients.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, Hereford Litigation
Wed 03 June - 16:30 - 18:00
Growth and Challenges in Sports Disputes in 2026
Join us for a focused session on the shifting landscape of sports disputes in 2026. We’ll start with an overview of current trends, supported by current market data across major UK sports. Our speakers will then explore the key challenges faced by sports lawyers today, including the impact of the newly established Independent Football Regulator.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, Crown Office Chambers
Thursday 04 June - 09:00 - 10:30
Breaking the Deadlock: What can disputes practitioners learn from hostage negotiators?
What can a hostage negotiator teach us about resolving commercial disputes? In this dynamic panel discussion, a litigation partner, an experienced mediator and a leading hostage negotiator come together to explore the parallels between high-stakes crisis negotiation and the resolution of complex business conflicts.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, Independent Mediators
Thu 04 June - 11:30 - 13:00
From Trust to Transformation: Strengthening Africa–UK Dispute Resolution Partnerships
Focusing on real-world examples, this discussion will examine the growing complexity of cross-border disputes involving African parties, ranging from geopolitical pressures and enforcement challenges to cultural dynamics and shifting investment patterns. It will also highlight the evolving role of African law firms and the importance of stronger collaboration across jurisdictions.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, UK Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and GREAT Legal Services, Africa Legal, The Law Society
Thu 04 June - 16:30 - 18:00
Into the Ether: Chasing Crypto Across Borders
When crypto assets vanish into the ether, what practical steps can clients and their advisers take to trace, track and recover them?
This expert panel brings together a crypto litigation team comprised of expert lawyers (Leo Meredith, Lewis Silkin; Henry Reid, Outer Temple), forensic investigators (Jonathan Benton/Robert Eastick, iSanctuary, a funding and insurance specialist (Sanjay Desai, Sanbrooke Risk Solutions) and legal funding expert (Tom Brown, Burford Capital) to share frontline insights and innovative strategies.
Member Host Firms: Lewis Silkin, Outer Temple