3 June 2026 | Covington & Burling, London

“The GAR Live: ISDS event in London was wonderful! Hot topics were discussed by great fellow panellists who gave very helpful insights.
The event was well attended, and I enjoyed meeting friends and making new ones. I am looking forward to the next edition!"
Thomas Stouten, Houthoff

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GAR Live: ISDS 2026

Global Arbitration Review is pleased to present the upcoming edition of GAR Live: ISDS, held as part of London International Disputes Week.

Join us for a full day of interactive panels and discussions, as leading practitioners explore the latest developments and challenges in investor-state dispute settlements. GAR Live: ISDS brings together arbitrators, expert witnesses, and in-house counsel from Europe and beyond, offering a forum for examining emerging trends in ISDS, including global trends, tech and AI, and quantum in a time of geopolitical uncertainty.

Don’t miss a day of practical, thought-provoking sessions led by industry experts, complete with opportunities to network.

Agenda Highlights

Arbitration and Quantum
in geopolitical uncertainty

How practitioners can navigate
fast-shifting political risks in both
quantum analysis and ISDS

AI and Arbitration

A snapshot of how AI is reshaping
arbitration – from practical uses to
emerging limits and risk management

What would you do?

Our popular session returns, with
industry experts sharing
first-hand arbitrator challenges

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Speaker Highlights

Cyrus Benson
Cyrus Benson
4 New Square Chambers
Independent Arbitrator
Manuel Casas
Manuel Casas
Twenty Essex
Barrister
Sarah Lancaster
Sarah Lancaster
Arbitration Chambers
Independent Arbitrator
Merwan Lomri
Merwan Lomri
TotalEnergies
Senior Disputes Manager
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Tickets include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Felix Cadogan by calling +44 20 3780 4256 or emailing Felix.Cadogan@LBResearch.com for more information.

2026 Co-chairs

Ruth Byrne KC
Ruth Byrne KC
Partner
King & Spalding

Samantha Rowe
Samantha Rowe
Partner
Debevoise & Plimpton

What our delegates say about GAR Live: ISDS

The GAR Live events work really hard to ensure it's not the same boring old talking head panels. The panels I caught at ISDS Live were no exception - lively, entertaining, the time just flew by.

Timothy Foden
partner
Boies Schiller Flexner

The GAR Live: ISDS event in London was wonderful! Hot topics were discussed by great fellow panellists who gave very helpful insights. The event was well attended, and I enjoyed meeting friends and making new ones. I am looking forward to the next edition!

Thomas Stouten
partner
Houthoff

GAR Live always brings together the market leaders. The main reason is the quality of the speakers and topics and the professionalism of the staff. I look forward to attending the next GAR Live event and expanding my horizon!

Ayse Yazir
global head of organisation
Bench Walk Advisors

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