26 March 2026 | Pavillon Gabriel, Paris

GAR Awards return to Paris in March 2026 as part of Paris Arbitration Week

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil the winners across our individual categories, reveal the latest GAR 30 and Expert Witness Power Index, and honour a new lifetime achievement recipient. Celebrate excellence, connect with peers, and be part of one of arbitration’s most anticipated events.

AFTER PARTY HOST: GAILLARD BANIFATEMI SHELBAYA DISPUTES

DRINKS RECEPTION HOST: SECRETARIAT

440+ Attendees

30+Countries

12Award categories

16thEdition

New venue for 2026

For 2026, we’re elevating the experience by moving to Pavillon Gabriel, Paris.

GAR Awards 2025 highlights

Over 440 guests gathered earlier this year at the Hôtel du Collectionneur during Paris Arbitration Week for the 15th edition of the GAR Awards - the largest yet.

Highlights included the unveiling of the GAR 30 ranking and the Expert Witness Power Index.

The evening concluded with a standing ovation as Brigitte Stern accepted the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

The celebration continued with an after party hosted by Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes, welcoming over 800 guests who danced into the early hours.

Networking opportunities

Connect with senior legal professionals, industry leaders, and influential figures in international arbitration

Celebrate excellence

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the community and gain inspiration from their success stories

Memorable evening

Enjoy a night of celebration, fine dining, and entertainment in a vibrant setting

Pricing

STANDARD

€850
INDIVIDUAL

€10,000
TABLE OF 12

Includes

  • Entry
  • Drinks
  • 3 course dinner
  • Official photos

 

 

PREMIUM

€1,000
INDIVIDUAL

€12,000
TABLE OF 12

Includes

  • 3 course dinner
  • Official digital group photo of your guests in front of the backdrop
  • Preferential room position
  • Premium drinks
  • Champagne on the table

SPONSORSHIP

POA
PRICE ON APPLICATION

Varying packages include

  • Announce and present award
  • Welcome speech
  • Premium table of 12
  • Branded invitations (PDF)
  • Table branding
  • Logo placement across website, social, emails, printed collateral, and on the night branding
  • Optional add-ons

Please note prices stated above are exclusive of VAT

Timings

Drinks reception

Sponsored by Secretariat

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CET

Seated dinner and the GAR Awards presentation

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM CET

GAR Awards After-Party

Sponsored by Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes

10:30 PM - 4:00 AM CET

GAR Events Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers.

What our attendees think of GAR Awards

The ceremony is designed to recognise excellence, celebrate achievements, facilitate professional connections and encourage community within the arbitration sector. But don't just take our word for it. Here are some of our guest's thoughts.

It’s always good to come together, to see colleagues, but especially so to support a good cause.

Ina Popova
Debevoise & Plimpton

It was just very gratifying, to be recognised for doing great work with great people.

Howard Rosen
Secretariat

It serves as a great incentive as we continue to develop the Centre going forward.

Kristin Campbell-Wilson
Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Oliver Charles at Oliver.Charles@LBResearch.com or visit the sponsors page to request a sponsorship brochure.

AFTER-PARTY HOST

DRINKS RECEPTION HOST

PLATINUM sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Meet the GAR team

Oliver Charles
Sponsorship lead

Tom Jones
Editorial lead

Khilna Soni
Marketing lead

Francesca Tyrrell
Operations lead

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