LIDW21 - English law, London arbitration and Latin American parties: can the mix be improved?

Overview & Audience

Clyde & Co is proud to sponsor London International Disputes Week (LIDW) taking place on 10-14 May 2021. The theme of this year's conference is ‘Looking forward: change, challenge and opportunity’.

What the session will cover

Member-hosted event by: HKA and Clyde & Co.

Speakers: Alejandro Garcia, Partner, Clyde & Co; Colin Johnson, Partner, HKA; Elisabeth Eljuri, Arbitrator; Julio Bueno, Partner, Pinheiro Neto

Topics:

• Overview of economic trends, in particular investments in Latin America that may be channelled through London
• The use of English law in agreements involving Latin American parties
• Common law and civil law approaches: chasm or convergence?
• Are Latin American parties selecting London as an arbitral seat?
• LCIA arbitration and Latin American parties
• Calculation of damages under English law: are Latin American parties in for a surprise?

In addition to signing up for this Clyde & Co and HKA member-hosted event, please register for LIDW21 here, which includes 16 virtual sessions delivered by leading experts in their fields, 4 unmissable keynote addresses by high-profile dispute resolution figures, and many vital opportunities to network with colleagues from around the world. To read more about LIDW21, click here. Note: your registration for this event does not provide access to the LIDW21 conference and related benefits; and, your registration for this event is not conditional on registering for LIDW21, although we strongly encourage such registrations.

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