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: Germany's modernization laws on arbitration and civil procedure – ready for the future or still lagging behind?
Organiser: Hengeler Mueller International Arbitration Team
Venue: Hengeler Mueller Office, Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin
The event will begin with keynote addresses by our panelists Prof. Dr. Giesela Rühl and Prof. Dr. Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof. The subsequent discussion and Q&A session will be moderated by Dr. Daniel Engel. The event will last about 90 minutes and will be followed by drinks and snacks.
Please register by 31 August 2024 via our web form.
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
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
For further information and registration please refer to the invitation.
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 is now open.
1.00 - 3.00 pm
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Judgments
Organiser: OMNI BRIDGEWAY
Venue: Brasserie am Gendarmenmarkt, Taubenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin
Olga Hamama, Christian Tietje, Paul Bäder and Wieger Wielinga will explore the developing trends as well as key challenges and opportunities facing international asset recovery and judgment enforcement. Following our seminar, we are delighted to welcome you for a networking lunch.
Registrations via: Events@OmniBridgeway.com
2.00 - 3.00 pm
DIS Energy Group: Arbitration – hurdle or support of the energy transition?
Organiser: DIS Energy Group
Venue: Raue Berlin Office, Potsdamer Platz 1, 10785 Berlin
Kai-Uwe Karl, GE Renewable Energy, will discuss with Anna Masser and Florian Cahn about the role of dispute resolution in mastering the challenges of the energy transition. Inside the engine room and outside the box. Beverages and light snacks will be served sponsored by Raue. For further information please visit the event website.
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
The Rule of Law is one of the cornerstones of Western democracies. With our experts from Poland and Germany, we will discuss how independent the Polish and German judiciaries actually are, what could and should be done to make them more resilient against political influence and what we can learn from the Polish experience in recent years.
Please register by Wednesday, 4 September 2024 via claudia.heinrich@gleisslutz.com.
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.
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
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
10 September 2024
7.30 - 9.00 am
Breakfast Meeting AFA/DIS Arbitration Group – “La France et l’Allemagne: third parties in disputes”
Organiser: AFA/DIS Arbitration Group
Venue: CMS Hasche Sigle, Lennéstraße 7, 10785 Berlin
More information can be found here.
7.45 - 8.45 am
Arbitration with Asian Parties
Challenges and best practices you need to be aware of
Organiser: ASEAA/ASEAC
Venue: Luther, Heidestraße 40, 10557 Berlin
Panel discussion with Dr. Björn Etgen, Heiko Heppner, Dr. Alice Meissner, Dr. Daniel H. Sharma and the co-moderators: Katharina Klenk-Wernitzki, Ronnia Zheng, Dr. Elke Umbeck
Registrierung via: olivia.wisniewski@luther-lawfirm.com
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
5.00 - 8.00 pm
Women, Art & Arbitration – Champagne Reception
Organiser: Squire Patton Boggs, Noerr
Venue: Fotografiska Berlin, Oranienburger Str. 54, 10117 Berlin
Women networking event with champagne and art.
5.00 - 7.00 pm
Meet your Swiss Arbitrator
Organiser: Swiss Arbitration
Venue: Panorama Punkt, Potsdamer Platz 1, Panoramacafe BII., 10785 Berlin
Networking event connecting arbitration practitioners with Swiss Arbitrators. Registration is closed – via the below link you can join the waiting list.
5.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Bolstering Indo-German Trade - The increasing role of dispute resolution
Organiser: Osborne Clarke, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration
Venue: Osborne Clarke, Schinkelpl. 5, 10117 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.
5.00 - 8.00 pm
Launch of a new arbitration boutique
Organiser: New arbitration boutique (more details to follow)
Venue: Private Event Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin (side entrance directly opposite the Marriott Berlin Hotel)
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.
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.
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: Grand Central Rooftop, Hotel Amano Grand Central, Heidestraße 62, 10557 Berlin
Part of the DIS40 Autumn Conference 2024
11 September 2024
7.30 - 9.00 am
YSIAC Breakfast with the SIAC Registrar: How to Save Time and Costs under the SIAC Rules
Organiser: YSIAC
Venue: Baker McKenzie, Friedrichstraße 88, 10117 Berlin
8.30 - 10.00 am
Arbitration in CEE: Reinventing Ties with Europe or Charting a New Path?
Organiser: VIAC – Vienna International Arbitral Centre and NOERR
Venue: Noerr Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB, Charlottenstraße 57, 10117 Berlin
Join VIAC and Noerr for a controversial breakfast debate. The programme is available here.
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
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.
2.00 - 3.30 pm
The role of ESG in Franchise Disputes: challenges and opportunities
Organiser: DIS Franchise Group
Venue: Excellent Business Center Berlin, Friedrichstraße 88, 10117 Berlin
Registrations via: Stefanie.Stehling@twobirds.com
3.30 - 5.00 pm
Joint event of Dispute Resolution Working Group of the Bundesverband der Unternehmensjuristen (BUJ) and the DIS
Organiser: BUJ and German Arbitration Institute (DIS): Unternehmensjuristenkongress (buj-verband.de)
Venue: Cube auf dem Washingtonplatz in Berlin
Participation is for in-house counsel only, however possible without participating in the UJK 2024 itself.
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.
5.30 pm
Conversations Above Berlin: A Cocktail Reception with WilmerHale, VIAC and ArbAut
Organiser: WilmerHale, VIAC and ArbAut
Venue: WilmerHale, Friedrichstr. 95, 10117 Berlin
Join us for a post-conference cocktail reception with stunning views of the Berlin skyline.
6.00 pm
DIS/DIS40 Mentoring Programme: Feedback, Error Culture and Return on Experience – (How) Do Lawyers Get Better?
Organiser: German Arbitration Institute (DIS) & German initiative of young arbitration practitioners (DIS40)
Venue: Osborne Clarke, Schinkelpl. 5, 10117 Berlin
The event is open to all former, current and future mentors and mentees of the DIS/DIS40 mentoring programme – and everyone interested in the programme.
6.00 - 9.00 pm
CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group in Co-operation with IFRIQYA Arbitration Forum: Bridging Arbitration Practices – Strengthening Connections between DIS and North Africa
Organiser: CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group in Co-operation with IFRIQYA Arbitration Forum
Venue: Amereller Rechtsanwälte, Kurfürstenhöfe, Spreeufer 5, 10178 Berlin
For further information please refer to the programme.
Registrations on or before 8 September 2024 via: behm@amereller.com
9.00 pm
Good times with BODENHEIMER
Organiser: BODENHEIMER
Venue: Bar Raval, Lübbener Str. 1, 10997 Berlin
Enjoy fine tapas and drinks in the heart of Kreuzberg!
Registrations via: office@bodenheimer.legal
12 September 2024
8.30 - 10.30 am
Private Enforcement from Digital to Sustainability:
a New Economic Toolkit in Dispute Support
Organiser: Frontier Economics
Venue: Innside Berlin Mitte, Chausseestraße 33
Join us for a panel discussion dealing with private enforcement and relevant new tools in dispute support. Breakfast is included. More details to follow.
Please register your interest here.
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Förderung des Streitbeilegungsstandorts Deutschland - Initiativen des Bundesministeriums der Justiz
Organiser: Bundesministerium der Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice)
Venue: Bundesministerium der Justiz, Mohrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin
Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Programm.
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.
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 focuses 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.
Registrations via: Ulrike.mueller@luther-lawfirm.com
5.00 - 6.30 pm
Arbitrating in the United States: Resolving Disputes Arising out of Cross-Border Business and Investments
Organiser: Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS)
Venue: BODENHEIMER, Hohenzollerndamm 151, 14199 Berlin, Building 2, 2nd Floor („Board Room”)
AtlAS will hold its monthly plenary meeting in Berlin and invites everyone interested in learning more about arbitrating in the United States to a roundtable discussion with renowned specialists from both sides of the Pond. This meeting will be hybrid.
Please register your interest here.
6.30 - 10.00 pm
Southern Hospitality – Berlin Style
Organiser: BODENHEIMER with the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS)
Venue: Kurpfalz-Weinstuben, Wilmersdorfer Strasse 93, 10629 Berlin
Learn more about arbitrating in the United States in a perfect setting at a dinner in a traditional German restaurant known for its good Palatian food and wine.
You will be able to prebook a set dinner at EUR 72.90 plus wine here.