• How is force majeure risk and geopolitical disruption reshaping construction disputes?
• The impacts of unforeseen disruption, supply chain pressure and market instability on construction arbitration
• How current geopolitical conflicts are differing from the pandemic and what lessons can parties draw from past geopolitical disruption?
• How are parties responding to evolving risk in commercial disputes?

• How are statutory and contractual adjudication frameworks evolving across jurisdictions and forums?
• Which projects are best suited to adjudication, and what does European practice reveal about the effectiveness of adjudication and dispute boards?
• Are dispute boards resolving disputes or delaying them?
• How is AI influencing adjudication strategy, evidence and procedure?

• Is current arbitral practice in construction disputes proportionate and efficient?
• Are current delay analysis methods fit for purpose?
• Are quantum issues being assessed effectively?
• How can tribunals, counsel and experts improve efficiency, clarity and case management?

In this question time session, attendees will examine the gap between expectations and reality in construction arbitration

• The role of performance bonds and guarantees on large projects
• How practitioners use performance bonds and guarantee to shape project risk allocation and dispute strategy
• Mitigating bond and guarantee risk through early intervention
• Navigating bond disputes amid commercial pressures, financing constraints and sanctions