25 June 2026 | Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul

“The depth and insight of the audience during our discussions broadened perspectives on recent developments and the future of arbitration, as always. "
Bora Kaya, GAMA Holding

180+ Participants

25+ Speakers

3+ Networking hours

14thEdition

GAR Live: Istanbul 2026

Join us at the iconic Çırağan Palace Kempinski for the 13th edition of GAR Live: Istanbul. 

Gather with leading practitioners from Turkey and Europe for a full day of high-level discussion, insight and connection. This flagship event brings together top arbitrators, counsel and experts in a dynamic forum designed to spark ideas and strengthen the arbitration community. 

Expect standout sessions on key procedural developments, an arbitral institution roundtable, a fireside chat with leading arbitrators, roundtable discussions on AI, and much more — all crafted to keep you ahead in a fast-evolving field. 

Agenda Highlights

The fundamentals: How best to address key procedural issues involving Memorials and Pleadings

How to pick the winning approach in drafting PO1, the Timetable, Document Requests, Witness Statements and Expert Reports, as well as Memorial and Pleading styles. 

The arbitral institution roundtable

Bringing together leading figures from some of the world’s most important arbitral institutions to discuss their institutional rules, their practices, new developments and future projects. 

Fireside chat with arbitrators

A discussion with leading arbitrators on how to choose the most suitable arbitrator, arbitrator interviews, chair selection, and how to be most effective in drafting key submissions and at procedural and merits hearings.

Energy disputese debate 

Discuss key developments in the oil and gas, nuclear and renewable sectors with a focus on disputes involving supply and price revisions, operating agreements, construction, and legislative and administrative changes. 

Co-chairs

Utku Coşar
Utku Coşar
Independent Arbitrator
Arbitration Chambers

Steven Finizio
Steven Finizio
Partner
WilmerHale

Paula Hodges KC
Paula Hodges KC
Independent Arbitrator

Pricing

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Tickets include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Oscar McCarthy by calling +44 207 939 4026 or emailing Oscar.McCarthy@LBResearch.com for more information. 

What our delegates say about GAR Live: Istanbul

It is a very well-organised event. The interactive style, choice of venue as well and the topics discussed in the panels were excellent. This is my 3rd time as a speaker and every time I learn a lot and make new friends. So, I found it very useful on both the educational and networking aspects. 

Pelin Baysal
founding partner
Baysal & Demir

Very topical, excellent speakers and discussions that reinvigorated the arbitral landscape!

Nasir Khan
managing director
Rimkus

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.

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at Events@GlobalArbitrationReview.com or visit the Sponsorship page to complete our contact form.

DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR

Kabine Law Office

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Avukatlık Ortaklığı

GOLD Sponsors

Dentons
Docket Navigator
Fırat Gültekin & Partners
LALIVE

Silver Sponsors

Bär & Karrer AG
Baysal & Demir Law Firm
Deloitte
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Egemenoglu Hukuk Bürosu
Erdem & Erdem Danışmanlık
IAS Partners
Pekin Bayar Mizrahi (in alliance with Norton Rose Fulbright)
Yazici

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

ALM | Law.com
Energy Disputes Arbitration Center: EDAC
The Istanbul Arbitration Center (ISTAC)
Lexology
Turkic Arbitration Association (TAA)

Meet the GAR team

Graham Day
Sponsorship lead
EMEA and America

Herieth Mbade
Marketing lead

Oscar McCarthy 
Sales lead

Olivia Nardell
Content lead

Daisy Hughes
Operations lead

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