Berlin Dispute Resolution Days

inspired by German Arbitration Institute (DIS)




List of Events

(Further events are continuously added to this list of events)



9 September 2024


10.00 - 11.30 am

Hengeler Mueller Arbitration Talks

Organiser: Hengeler Mueller International Arbitration Team
Venue: Hengeler Mueller Office, Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin

An open discussion forum kicked off by a keynote (speaker and topic will be soon announced)– set up as brunch and talk session.

Registration via: seminar@hengeler.com


12.00 am - 1.30 pm

GvW Graf von Westphalen - Arbitration Networking Lunch

Organiser: GvW International Arbitration Practice
Venue:
GvW Graf von Westphalen, Potsdamer Platz 8, 10117 Berlin

Casual networking session over a buffet lunch with brief key notes on controversial, practical arbitration matters

Registration


12.30 am - 2.00 pm

German Law in Construction Contracts: Navigating GTCs (“AGBs”)

Organiser: DIS Construction Group
Venue: Freshfields Office, Potsdamer Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

More information will follow


12.30 am - 5.00 pm

Humboldt Dispute Resolution Conference

Organiser: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Humboldt International Dispute Resolution Association e.V.
Venue: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Law Faculty, Unter den Linden 9, 10117 Berlin

An international conference program covering topics at the vanguard of ADR and arbitration will be delivered by alumni of the International Dispute Resolution (IDR) LL.M. Programme. 

Registration to follow


1.00 - 3.00 pm

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Judgements

Organiser: OMNI BRIDGEWAY
Venue: Brasserie am Gendarmenmarkt, Taubenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin 

Light lunch will be served.

Registrations via: Events@OmniBridgeway.com


2.00 - 3.00 pm

Arbitration – hurdle or support of the energy transition?

Organiser: DIS Energy Group
Venue:
Raue Berlin Office, Potsdamer Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

More information will follow


3.00 - 5.00 pm

Judicial Independence in times of Political Uncertainty: The Polish and German Perspectives

Organiser: Polish-German Arbitration Group (DIS/Lewiatan/PAA/PCC Arbitration Group), Gleiss Lutz
Venue: Gleiss Lutz Berlin Office; Washingtonplatz 3, 10557 Berlin

More information will follow


4.00 - 5.45 pm

Putting the "International" in International Arbitration:  join international practitioners who will share their experiences

Organiser: Squire Patton Boggs
Venue:
Squire Patton Boggs' Berlin office, Unter den Linden 14, 10117 Berlin

This discussion will be followed by a networking reception.

More information will follow


5.00 - 7.00 pm

7th Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel Lecture
Modern Mass Claims, Up To Ukraine: Lessons for International Arbitration

Organiser: German Arbitration Institute (DIS)
Venue: Berlin Marriott Hotel, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Speaker: Lucy Reed

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7.00 pm

DIS Gala Dinner

Organiser: German Arbitration Institute (DIS)
Venue:
Berlin Marriott Hotel, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Part of the DIS Autumn Conference 2024

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10 September 2024


7.30 - 9.00 am

Breakfast Meeting der AFA/DIS Arbitration Group

Organiser: AFA/DIS Arbitration Group
Venue: CMS Hasche Sigle, Lennéstraße 7, 10785 Berlin

More information will follow


7.45 - 8.45 am

Arbitration in Asia

Organiser: ASEAA/ASEAC
Venue:
Luther, Heidestraße 40, 10557 Berlin

More information will follow


9.00 am - 5.00 pm

DIS Autumn Conference 2024
Higher, Faster, Further? Drivers of Innovation in Arbitration

Organiser: German Arbitration Institute (DIS)
Venue: Berlin Marriott Hotel, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Calender entry

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5.00 - 8.00 pm

Women, Art & Arbitration – Champagne Reception

Organiser: Squire Patton Boggs, Noerr
Venue: Art space [tbd]

Women networking event with champagne and art.

More information will follow


5.00 - 7.00 pm

Meet your Swiss Arbitator

Organiser: Swiss Arbitration
Venue:
tbd

Networking event connecting arbitration practitioners with Swiss Arbitrators.

More information will follow


5.00 pm

Bolstering Indo-German Trade - The increasing role of dispute resolution

Organiser: Osborne Clarke, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration
Venue:
Indian Embassy, Tiergartenstraße 17, 10785 Berlin

This event will focus on the critical intersection of dispute resolution and international trade, emphasizing the strengthening of commercial ties between India and Germany and will be followed by a networking reception.

More information will follow


5.30 pm

In Vino Veritas – the disputes after work get together

Organiser: FTI Consulting
Venue: Soho House, Torstraße 1, 10119 Berlin

Join us in a vibrant location in the heart of Berlin for our traditional In Vino Veritas event. This time, we kindly invite you to enjoy the marvelous sunset over Berlin with drinks, food as well as lively and inspiring conversations with national and international arbitration community.

Registration


6.00 - 8.00 pm

Wine & Conversations with Burford Capital

Organiser: Burford Capital
Venue: Adlon Hotel, Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin

Join Burford Capital in Berlin for an exclusive evening of fine wines, canapés and captivating conversations at the prestigious Adlon Hotel in Berlin.

Registration


6.00 pm

The Jazz-and-Wine-Resolution – live music, drinks, food and talks above the rooftops of Berlin

Organiser: PwC Legal AG
Venue: PwC Legal, Eventetage, Kapelle-Ufer 4, 10117 Berlin

Join us atop our rooftop terrace in the heart of Berlin for an evening of networking and talks with litigators and arbitrators from across the globe. Enjoy a curated selection of wines and canapes, accompanied by classic tunes and fresh compositions from a live jazz band. Don't miss this blend of music, flavor, and get together.

Registrations via: de_pwc_event@pwc.com


7.00 pm

DIS40 Get together

Organiser: German initiative of young arbitration practitioners (DIS40)
Venue: tbd

Part of the DIS40 Autumn Conference 2024

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11 September 2024


9.00 am - 5.00 pm

DIS40 Autumn Conference 2024
Managing Commercial Disputes: The ADR Toolbox Beyond Arbitration

Organiser: German initiative of young arbitration practitioners (DIS40)
Venue: Quadriga Forum, Werderscher Markt 13, 10117 Berlin

Calendar entry

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9.00 am - 2.00 pm

CEA/CIAM/DIS Arbitration Group: A comparative look at the arbitral practice in Germany, Spain and Latin America

Organiser: CEA/CIAM/DIS Arbitration Group
Venue:
Spanish Embassy, Lichtensteinallee 1, 10787 Berlin

For further information please refer to the programme.

Registration: Please send an email before 1 September 2024 to administracion@clubarbitraje.com. By registering you accept the DIS General Terms and Conditions for Conferences and Workshops.


3.00 - 5.00 pm

BUJ meets DIS - gemeinsam für eine starke Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit

Organiser: BUJ and German Arbitration Institute (DIS): Unternehmensjuristenkongress (buj-verband.de)
Venue:
tbd

More information will follow


4.00 pm

Executing major projects: Do you need to prepare for war if you want peace?

Organiser: Diales
Venue: Quadriga Forum, Werderscher Markt 15, 10117 Berlin

Panel discussion combining In-House, External Counsel, and Expert experience to identify best practices for executing projects to avoid arbitration, while being prepared of it cannot be prevented. Followed by a drinks reception.

More information will follow


5.30 pm

WilmerHale Networking Event

Organiser: WilmerHale
Venue: WilmerHale, Friedrichstr. 95, 10117 Berlin

More information will follow



12 September 2024


8.30 - 10.30 am

New Economic Issues in Disputes

Organiser: Frontier Economics Limited
Venue: tbd

More information will follow


10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Förderung des deutschen Streitbeilegungsstandorts  - Initiativen des Bundesministeriums der Justiz

Organiser: Bundesministerium der Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice)
Venue: Bundesministerium der Justiz, Mohrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin

Registration: Anmeldung unter Angabe des Vor- und Zunamens sowie des Geburtsdatums mit Geburtsort bis zum 03.09.2024 an veranstaltungen@bmj.bund.de. Die Zahl der Teilnehmer ist auf 50 begrenzt. Nach Ablauf der Anmeldefrist erhalten Sie eine Rückmeldung, ob Ihre Anmeldung berücksichtigt wurde.

Weitere Informationen über die Verarbeitung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten durch das Bundesministerium der Justiz entnehmen Sie den Datenschutzhinweisen.

Einlass nur mit gültigem Ausweisdokument ab 9:30 Uhr.

Das Programm mit weiteren Informationen zur Veranstaltung folgt zeitnah.


2.00 - 5.30 pm

Brazil-Germany Cooperation in the Renewable Market: legal challenges involving the emerging Offshore Wind & Green Hydrogen projects in Brazil

Organiser: Brazilian Arbitration Practitioners in Germany
Venue: Luther, Heidestraße 40, 10557 Berlin

The event focused on the Brazil-Germany cooperation in the renewable energies market and the potential legal challenges and disputes emerging from this cooperation. The event will feature speakers ranging from practitioners, arbitrators and in-house counsel from both countries.

More details on location, speakers and program will follow.