International Arbitration Institute (IAI)

📢 IAI Membership Renewals for 2026 are now open! Renew your membership and continue to be part of the International Arbitration Institute (IAI), an independent global organization dedicated to promoting excellence, transparency, and dialogue in international arbitration. Through its conferences, publications, and professional exchanges, the IAI brings together leading practitioners, arbitrators, and academics from around the world. Membership fees for 2026: 🔹 Individual membership: €350 🔹 Corporate membership: €1,200 (for organizations with 4 or more members) 📩 To renew a corporate membership, please contact the IAI Secretariat at secretariat@iaiparis.com. Not yet an IAI member? Please submit your application via the IAI website: https://lnkd.in/eaY69Kxs We look forward to welcoming you for another year of engagement with the global international arbitration community. #IAI #InternationalArbitration #Arbitration #ADR #InternationalLaw #LegalCommunity

🌍 A New Chapter for the International Arbitration Institute (IAI)   We are delighted to introduce the new board of the International Arbitration Institute (IAI), bringing together distinguished professionals from the fields of international arbitration, dispute resolution, and academia.    🔹 President: Christophe Seraglini, Partner at Freshfields Paris and Professor of Law.  🔹 Secretary-General: Gisele Stephens-Chu, Founding Partner at Stephens-Chu Dispute Resolution.  🔹 Treasurer: Yuri Yashiro, Senior Knowledge Lawyer at Freshfields Paris.    with an Administrative Assistant: Thomas CHARNOTET, Juris Doctor at Columbia Law School.    The new Board looks forward to engaging with IAI members to advance the Institute’s missions of community, transparency and thought leadership in international arbitration.   We look forward to an exciting new chapter and to the initiatives that lie ahead.   #IAI #InternationalArbitration #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #InternationalLaw #LegalCommunity #Leadership #Paris #GlobalArbitration

📢 Thank you for joining the IAI Conference 2026 in Paris On 11 March 2026, the International Arbitration Institute (IAI) welcomed practitioners, judges, academics and in-house counsel at Hôtel Le Marois for a morning of stimulating discussions around a central question: Does international arbitration still serve the needs of international business? Panelists including: Luca Radicatidi Brozolo, Isabelle Michou, Olivier Caprasse, Joanna Ghorayeb, Dominique Hascher, Olivier BROSSOLLET, Benjamin Roux, Merwan Lomri, Alison Pearsall, with moderation from Christophe Seraglini, Janice Feigher and Gisele Stephens-Chu, discussed: 🔹 Harmonization vs fragmentation of legal rules Discussions covered how international arbitrators should define the law applicable to rules in the “twilight zone” between procedural and substantive rules, parties’ expectations that international arbitrators bring an international perspective to the application of rules governing their disputes, and the need and tools for greater harmonization of rules in certain areas (such as res judicata). 🔹 International commercial courts and arbitration Judges from the Paris international chambers and the Singapore International Commercial Court explained the genesis and docket of international commercial courts, their key procedural features and how they aim to support (rather than compete with) international arbitration in their jurisdictions, contributing to the attractiveness of major dispute resolution hubs. 🔹 Meeting the expectations of international business Panelists discussed key business drivers for resorting to international arbitration, how to ensure the procedure is better tailored to the needs of the parties (both at the contract-drafting stage and later by the arbitral tribunal), the significance of the governing law, how experts can support businesses in their dispute resolution strategy and decision-making, and the tools for more efficiently resolving matters of expert evidence. 👏 The IAI thanks all participants for their valuable contributions and for making this edition such an engaging event. Special thanks to Yuri Yashiro, Anne-Lise Ménagé, Anna Rizzardi, and Thomas CHARNOTET for their support in organizing this event.

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🎥 IAI Conference 2026 – Meet the Moderators With just one week to go before the annual conference of the International Arbitration Institute (IAI) in Paris, we are delighted to share a video of two of our moderators presenting this year’s programme. 🔹 Janice Feigher, Founder of Feigher Dispute Resolution, will moderate Panel 2: International commercial courts vs international arbitration (11:15). This timely discussion will feature: ▪️ Joanna Ghorayeb, Judge – Chambre commerciale internationale, Cour d'apel de Paris (CCIP-CA) ▪️ Dominique Hascher, Independent Arbitrator; Former Judge – Cour de cassation ▪️ Olivier BROSSOLLET, President – Chambre commerciale internationale, Tribunal de commerce de Paris Together, they will explore the evolving relationship, and competition, between international commercial courts and international arbitration. 🔹 Gisele Stephens-Chu, Founder of Stephens-Chu Dispute Resolution, will moderate Panel 3: Does international arbitration promote resolutions that are consistent with the commercial expectations of its users? (11:30). Speakers include: ▪️ Benjamin Roux, Senior Vice President – Compass Lexecon ▪️ Merwan Lomri, Senior Disputes Manager – TotalEnergies ▪️ Alison Pearsall, Group Head of Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Risk Management and Insurance The conference will conclude with closing remarks by Yas Banifatemi at 12:30. 📍 Hôtel Le Marois, Paris 📅 11 March 2026 Watch the moderators’ video and join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking morning at the forefront of international dispute resolution. Programme and registration: https://lnkd.in/eNaJ94K5 #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #IAI #InternationalBusiness #Paris

📢 J-7 | IAI Conference 2026 in Paris In just one week, on 11 March 2026, the International Arbitration Institute (IAI) will host its annual conference in Paris. This year’s edition will bring together leading practitioners, arbitrators, judges, academics, and in-house counsel to tackle a fundamental and timely question: Does international arbitration still serve the needs of international business? The discussions will address key issues shaping the future of dispute resolution, including: ▪️ Whether international arbitration promotes harmonization or fragmentation of legal rules; ▪️ The growing role of international commercial courts; ▪️ The extent to which arbitral outcomes reflect commercial and economic realities. This half-day conference promises thought-provoking exchanges and high-level insights from distinguished speakers across the global arbitration community. 📍 Hôtel Le Marois, Paris 📅 11 March 2026 Programme and registration: https://lnkd.in/eNaJ94K5 #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #Arbitration #IAI #InternationalBusiness

🌟 Spotlight Panelist – Isabelle Michou (Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP) Panel 1: “Does international arbitration facilitate the harmonization or fragmentation of legal rules for international business?” Q1 – Why is this panel essential? We often hear these days that the international arbitration community should do more to find ways to reduce the ‘fragmentation’ of commercial disputes. Is ‘fragmentation’ a reality? And if it is, is it a bad thing? When parties choose international arbitration, do they really want or even care about convergence in decision-making?   Q2 – What concrete insight will you share? I will focus more specifically on the parties’ expectations, whether it is on the substance of the law or the procedures employed in international arbitration. For instance, are the parties ready to abandon their right to choose an arbitrator to resolve their dispute? Do they expect that the law chosen to govern their contract will be applied in the same way as a national court would do? Q3 – Why should professionals attend? The participants should expect practical and interactive discussions on an issue that is not academic but is of concrete importance in international arbitration practice today. Procedural and substantive tools available to parties will be discussed by the panel based on actual experiences as arbitrator and counsel. ➡️ If this topic interests you, there’s still time to register for the conference on March 11, 2026: Register here (https://lnkd.in/eNaJ94K5) #InternationalArbitration #IAI #GlobalBusiness #DisputeResolution #ArbitrationInsights #LegalLeadership

🎥 Discover the International Arbitration Institute (IAI) | Join Our Global Community In this video, Professor Christophe Seraglini, President of the International Arbitration Institute (IAI), presents the IAI and its mission: bringing together leading practitioners, arbitrators, and academics in international arbitration through several initiatives including the Arbitrators’ Directory, working groups, conferences, publications and research. Joining the IAI means becoming part of an international network committed to excellence, independence, and thought leadership in arbitration. 🚀 The Institute is currently welcoming new members. Applicants with at least five years of professional experience in international arbitration are invited to apply and contribute to shaping the future of the field. 📝 How to apply • Download the membership application form (link in first comment) • Complete the application form • Submit your application to: 📧 president@iaiparis.com (Attn: Christophe Seraglini) 📧 secretariat@iaiparis.com 🌍 Join us and be part of shaping the arbitration of tomorrow. #InternationalArbitration #IAI #ArbitrationCommunity #LegalInnovation #ThoughtLeadership

📢 IAI Conference 2026 – Paris On 11 March 2026, the International Arbitration Institute (IAI) will host its annual conference in Paris, bringing together leading practitioners, arbitrators, judges, academics, and in-house counsel to address a fundamental question: Does international arbitration still serve the needs of international business? The conference will explore key issues shaping the future of dispute resolution, including: ▪️ Whether international arbitration promotes harmonization or fragmentation of legal rules; ▪️ The growing role of international commercial courts; ▪️ The extent to which arbitral outcomes reflect commercial and economic realities. This half-day event promises insightful discussions with distinguished speakers from across the international arbitration community. 📍 Hôtel Le Marois, Paris 📅 11 March 2026 Programme and registration: https://lnkd.in/eNaJ94K5 #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #Arbitration #IAI #InternationalBusiness #Paris

🚀 Join us | Call for Applications The International Arbitration Institute (IAI) is an organization dedicated to advancing the practice of international arbitration. It brings together experienced practitioners, arbitrators and academics committed to excellence, independence and the development of thought leadership in dispute resolution. One of the IAI’s key initiatives is the Arbitrator Directory, available on the IAI website, featuring profiles of each of our members. 🌍 The Institute is currently welcoming new members 📌 Eligibility Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience in international arbitration to join our global network of practitioners. 📝 How to apply • Download the membership application form (in the first comment) • Complete the application form • Submit by email to the attention of Christophe Seraglini (president@iaiparis.com) and secretariat@iaiparis.com #InternationalArbitration #IAI #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #LegalLeadership