Three Crowns is hosting four LIDW 2026 events at our London office
See further details below. To register for any of these events, please visit: LIDW 2026
Session one: Some modest proposals: rethinking the “usual way” in international arbitration
Three Crowns and Osborne Partners will co-host a session exploring the current state of play as to arbitral procedure in both the commercial and investor-state contexts, and potential options for a change in approach with a view to improving the fairness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of arbitration (and how such changes in approach can best be achieved).
Date: Wednesday 3 June
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Location: Three Crowns
Speakers include:
- Reza Mohtashami KC, Partner, Three Crowns
- James Searby, Partner, Osborne Partners
- Michael Kotrly, Barrister, One Essex Court
- Nadia Darwazeh, Partner, Vanguard
- Juliet Blanch, Arbitrator (Arbitration Chambers)
Session two: Can arbitration transform international intellectual property disputes for Life Sciences companies?
Three Crowns and Powell Gilbert will co-host a panel discussion exploring the growing trend of using arbitration to resolve intellectual property disputes and whether it is already a viable option for Life Sciences companies, or whether further evolution is needed?
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Location: Three Crowns
Speakers include:
- Richard Trinick, Partner, Three Crowns
- Tom Oliver, Partner, Powell Gilbert
- Dr Natalia Perova, Head of International, Lamb Chambers
- Shohta Ueno, Executive Director | Assistant General Counsel – Head of International IP Litigation, Regeneron
Session three: The 800-pound guerrilla: does arbitration need a rule of contempt?
Three Crowns and Three Verulam Buildings (3VB) will co-host a panel as part of London International Disputes Week 2026. The discussion will explore the rise of insurgency tactics in arbitration and effective countermeasures, such as including a proposed “contempt of arbitration” rule. A drinks reception in our office will follow the panel.
As places are limited, please register using the link below at your earliest convenience.
Date: Wednesday 3 June
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Three Crowns
Speakers:
- Constantine Partasides KC, Partner, Three Crowns
- Georgios Petrochilos KC, Partner, Three Crowns
- Ali Malek KC, Barrister, 3VB
- Joanne Lau, Secretary General, HKIAC
Session four: Arbitration in a turbulent global landscape: one year on
Three Crowns will co-host a panel with the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG), continuing the debate from LIDW25 which covered issues including conflicts, trade wars, political instability, AI, energy transition, and climate change.
In this session, expert speakers will offer their perspectives on what the current levels of uncertainty mean for international arbitration and the role of effective dispute resolution strategies in managing risk.
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Three Crowns
Speakers include:
- Richard Trinick, Partner, Three Crowns
- Kevin Nash, Director General, LCIA
- Myfanwy Wood, Partner, Ashurst, and Co-Chair of YIAG
- Kate Wilford, Principal, Legal: Sustainability Regulatory and Corporate Disputes, Anglo American
- Roula Harfouche, Independent Valuation and Damages Expert Witness
To register for any of these events, please visit: LIDW 2026