6 - 7 October 2026 | Palacio de Santoña, Madrid

“GAR Live: Civil Law Summit in Madrid was a truly good event. The various panels addressed key issues and the speakers were well prepared. Discussions also continued during breaks, which is very positive. Last but not least, the organisation was great and the location was amazing."
Anne Véronique-Schlaepfer, White & Case

130+ Participants

35+ Speakers

3+ Networking hours

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GAR Live: Civil Law Summit 2026

Global Arbitration Review is pleased to announce the return of GAR Live: Civil Law Summit for its 3rd edition. 

This 1.5‑day international conference brings together leading arbitration practitioners to examine the growing influence and continued evolution of civil law in global arbitration. Featuring top-tier speakers from across civil law jurisdictions, the Summit delivers practical insight, expert analysis and forward‑looking discussion on today’s most pressing issues. 

Join the global civil law arbitration community for high-level debate, practical takeaways and exceptional networking opportunities. 

Pricing

BARRISTERS / ACADEMIC / INDEPENDENT

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Valid until 28 July 2026

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€200

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€250

STANDARD

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€300

LAW FIRMS

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€400

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€500

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€600

CONSULTANCY / FINANCE

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€800

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€1,000

STANDARD

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€1,150

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

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€0

Tickets include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Oliver Charles by calling +44 (0) 207 939 4270 or emailing Oliver.Charles@LBResearch.com for more information.

What our delegates say about GAR Live: Civil Law Summit

GAR Live: Civil Law Summit was a truly great event. I very much enjoyed the interactions with my co-panellists as well as the audience.  This stands out as a unique opportunity for all those involved or simply interested in international arbitration.  I highly recommend to attend and look forward to other GAR Lives around the World. 

Paolo Marzolini
Partner
Patocchi & Marzolini

GAR Live: Civil Law Summit was a remarkable event. I had the privilege of speaking alongside esteemed experts, and the discussions were both insightful and engaging. Interacting with participants with diverse legal and professional backgrounds was truly enriching.

Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
Partner
Latham & Watkins

GAR Live: Civil Law Summit in Madrid was a great opportunity to hear experts from various jurisdictions debate real-life issues. It was also a great chance to exchange experiences with speakers and delegates.

Gustavo Birenbaum
Associate
FCDG Advogados

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

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