List of Events
(Further events are continuously added to this list of events. No more event slots available on 8, 9, 10 September 2025)

8.30 - 9.45 am

Anti-suit Injunctions under the Russian Lugovoy Law in Global Context – Recognition, Enforcement and Counter Measures

Organiser: KDB.Legal and ADL Disputes with support from WilmerHale
Venue: WilmerHale Berlin, Friedrichstraße 95, 22nd Floor

Registration

10.00 - 11.30 am

Hengeler Mueller Arbitration Talks: Setting aside of arbitral awards – lessons to be learned across jurisdictions

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

Brunch and talk session with keynotes by Prof. Franco Ferrari (NYU) and Prof. Wolfgang Kirchhoff (former presiding Judge Bundesgerichtshof)

Registration until 31 August 2025

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Trade Wars and their implication for the Rule of Law

Organiser: Fieldfisher and Control Risks
Venue: Fieldfisher Berlin office, located at Washingtonplatz 3, Berlin 10557.

10:00 am to 12:00 noon followed by light lunch. Further information will follow.

Registration

11.00 am - 1.00 pm

Winds of Change: Construction disputes and ancillary sustainability considerations from a practitioner and in-house perspective

Organiser: DAA/DIS/NAI Arbitration Group
Venue: Gleiss Lutz offices, Washingtonplatz 3, 10557 Berlin

Davine Roessingh, Dr. Philipp Jäger and Carlo Ottaviano will explore together with James M. Turner KC and Jonas Hinrichsen the latest developments in construction dispute resolution and ESG strategies. Following the panel discussion, we are delighted to welcome you for a networking lunch. For further information, please refer to the flyer or visit the event website.

Registration

11.00 am - 1.00 pm

DIS-Construction Group Event

Organiser: DIS Construction Group
Venue: Berlin

Further information will follow.

12.00 - 2.00 pm

Polish-German Business Outlook: Opportunities, Partnerships, and Dispute Resolution

Organisers: DIS/Lewiatan/PAA/PCC Arbitration Group and SA KIG
Venue: Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin, Unter den Linden 70–72, 10117 Berlin

Further information will follow.

12.30 - 4.30 pm

Humboldt Dispute Resolution Conference 2025 - The Rule of Law and International Arbitration

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 covering topics at the vanguard of ADR and arbitration, which will be delivered by alumni of the International Dispute Resolution (IDR) LL.M. Program. For further information please visit the event website.

Registration

1.00 - 3.00 pm

DIS Energy Group event

Organiser: DIS Energy Group
Venue: Berlin

Further information will follow.

1.00 - 3.00 pm

GvW Arbitration Networking Lunch

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

Further information will follow.

1.00 - 5.30 pm

VIAC 50 Goes Berlin Dispute Resolution Days

Organiser: VIAC
Venue: Austrian Embassy Berlin (Stauffenbergstraße 1, 10785 Berlin)

Further information will follow.

3.00 - 5.00 pm

Event of the DIS Technology Group 

Organiser: DIS Technology Group
Venue: Berlin

Further information will follow.

3.15 - 5.15 pm

From turbulence to tactics: mastering the art of dispute resolution in uncertain times

Organiser: Frontier Economics
Venue: Berlin Marriott Hotel, Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to RSVP promptly to secure your place at this special event.

Registration

3.30 - 5.30 pm

‘Ordre public’ and ‘Révision au fond’ – comparison between judicial practice in Germany and France

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

Registration to the event is necessary via event@gantenberg.legal.

3.30 - 5.00 pm

Putting the International in International Arbitration

Organiser: Squire Patton Boggs | Wagner Arbitration | Courtney Lotfi
Venue: Squire Ptton Boggs' Berlin Office, Unter den Linden 14

A panel exploring the importance of international, multicultural and multi-jurisdictional teams in arbitration, and bringing together perspectives from private practice, arbitral institutions and businesses. Followed by a reception to celebrate the publication of "International Arbitration in Practice."

Registration

4.00 - 6.00 pm

DIALOGUES BODENHEIMER x Poul Schmith

Organisers: BODENHEIMER and Poul Schmith Kammeradvokaten
Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin

Further information will follow.

Registration

5.15 - 6.30 pm

Today’s challenges for in-house counsel in Finland & Germany

Organiser: DISFAI Arbitration Group
Venue: White & Case Berlin, John F. Kennedy-Haus, Rahel-Hirsch-Str. 10, 10557 Berlin

For further information plese refer to the save the date.

Registration

7.00 pm

Gala Dinner

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

For further information, please visit the event website.

7.45 - 8.30 am

ICC YAAF: Absent But Not Forgotten: Managing Defaulting Parties in Arbitration

Organiser: ICC YAAF
Venue: Raue LLP, Potsdamer Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

Registration

7.30 - 8.30 am

ASEAA General Meeting with Breakfast and Networking

Organisers: Asian European Arbitration Centre (ASEAC), Asian European Arbitration Association (ASEAA)
Venue: Freshfields, Potsdamer Platz 1, 10785 Berlin

ASEAA General Meeting for members, non-members, and anyone interested in international arbitration with a focus on Asia – for a relaxed exchange and networking over breakfast and coffee.

Registration via email at Dilara.sediqi@luther-lawfirm.com. This is a hybrid event, please kindly indicate whether you will participate in person or online. For online participants, a participation link will be sent following confirmation of your registration.

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

DIS Autumn Conference 2025

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

For further information, please refer to the programme or visit the event website. 
Calendar entry

Registration

5.30 pm

In Vino Veritas – the disputes after work get together

Organiser: FTI Consulting
Venue: Soho House, Torstr. 1,  10119 Berlin

The deadline for registration is 1 September 2025.

Registration

6.00 pm

Burford Cocktail Reception

Organiser: Burford Capital
Venue: Berlin

For further information, please visit the event website.

6.00 - 8.00 pm

SIAC Rules 2025: A Game Changer for Singapore as an Arbitration Hub

Organisers: YSIAC/SIAC
Venue: Linklaters LLP, Potsdamer Platz 5. 10785 Berlin

Further information will follow.

6.00 - 8.00 pm

Africa meets Berlin

Organiser: Advokat Alexander Foerster, Stockholm
Venue: White Label Project Concept Store & Art Gallery, Kleine Hamburger Str. 15, 10117 Berlin

Discussing international arbitration and art over drinks, networking, and an art auction benefitting African Vis Moot teams. 

Registration

7.00 pm

DIS40 Get Together

Organiser: DIS40
Venue: Berlin

For further information, please visit the event website.

8.00 pm

Better Than Ever. First Class.

Organiser: PwC Legal AG
Venue: Pan Am Lounge, Budapester Str. 43, 10787 Berlin

Connecting the world of litigation and arbitration with drinks and bites in the legendary Pan Am Lounge. Further information will follow.

Registrations via: de_pwc_event@pwc.com

8.00 pm

Meet your Swiss Arbitrator

Organisers: Swiss Arbitration Ambassadors
Venue: Berlin

Further information will follow.

8.00 - 10.00 am

“Berliner” Breakfast with a View, followed by a panel discussion on “Settlement in Arbitration: Dos and Don’ts”

Organiser: lindenpartners and Norburg & Scherp
Venue: lindenpartners, Friedrichstr. 95, 10117 Berlin

Enjoy a sweet & panoramic “Berliner” breakfast, followed by a panel discussion on settlement in arbitration. The panel features Dr. Philipp Wagner, Jake Lowther, Anina Liebkind, Dr. Michael Feit and Daniel Rezania (Moderator) – as well as a sneak peek of an upcoming SCC report. For further information, please refer to the flyer.

Registrations via: events@lindenpartners.eu

8.30 - 10.00 am

Omni Bridgeway Breakfast Discussion: ‘How to make your settlement a win – understanding the underlying economics (and psychology) of disputes’

Organiser: Omni Bridgeway
Venue: Brasserie am Gendarmenmarkt, Taubenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin

08:30  Coffee and registration (including light breakfast), 09:00  Seminar “How to make your settlement a win: understanding the underlying economics (and psychology) – of disputes”, 10:00  End of seminar | coffee, pastries, networking

Registrations via: events@omnibridgeway.com

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

DIS40 Autumn Conference 2025

Organiser: DIS40
Venue: Quadriga Forum, Werderscher Markt 15, 10117 Berlin

For further information, please visit the event website.
Calendar entry

Registration

9.00 am - 1.00 pm

A comparative look at the arbitral practice in Spain, Germany and Iberoamerica - Part 3

Organiser: DIS/CEIA/CIAR/CIAM Arbitration Group
Venue: Noerr Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB, Charlottenstraße 57, 10117 Berlin

For further information and registration, please refer to the programme. Participation is free of charge.

Registrations via: administracion@clubarbitraje.com

10.00 am - 1.00 pm

A New Forum for International Dispute Resolution – Germany’s Commercial Courts and Chambers

Organiser: A joint event by the German Commercial Courts and Commercial Chambers
Venue: Bundesrat, Leipziger Straße 3-4, 10117 Berlin

For further information and registration, please refer to the programme.

Registration

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Current Geopolitical Developments in the US and LatAm and the Role of International Dispute Resolution

Organiser: Hogan Lovells International LLP
Venue: Hogan Lovells, Burgstraße 27, 10178 Berlin

Speakers will be announced shortly. After the panel discussion, we invite you to a light lunch on the rooftop terrace overlooking the city (weather permitting). Participation is free of charge. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Registration

10.30 am - 1.00 pm

Challenges and strategies in globalized disputes

Organiser: Advant Beiten
Venue: ADVANT Beiten, Lützowplatz 10, 10785 Berlin

Further information will follow.

Registration

11.30 am - 3.00 pm

Cross-Border Enforcement of Awards and Judgments: Jurisdictional Pitfalls and Advantages

Organiser: Gibson Dunn
Venue: Borchardt, 2nd floor, Französische Straße 47, Berlin

Midday talk and lunch session with keynote by Martin Wolfbauer, followed by a panel discussion with international practitioners on strategic approaches to cross-border enforcement. The event will address legal and practical challenges across jurisdictions, highlight enforcement risks, and explore comparative advantages when navigating complex procedural landscapes.

Registrations via: BerlinDisputeResolutionDays@gibsondunn.com

12.00 - 2.00 pm

Navigating Expert Evidence in Construction Disputes

Organiser: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, ArbitralWomen and Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners
Venue: Waldorf Astoria Hotel Berlin, Hardenbergstrasse 28, 10623 Berlin

The event is free of charge and is open to all. It will include a light buffet lunch. For further information, please refer to the flyer.

Registrations via: events-germany@hsfkramer.com

2.30 - 4.30 pm

Claims for Extension of Time and Costs in Construction Projects under German Law – What are the Options in Adjudication, Arbitration or State Courts?

Organiser: Leinemann Partner Rechtsanwälte, FTI Consulting
Venue: Leinemann Partner Rechtsanwälte, Friedrichstraße 185-190, 10117 Berlin

The event will held in German language. 

Registration

5.00 - 7.00 pm

Avoiding and Resolving Disputes in Scandinavian Construction Projects: Best Practices and Future Directions

Organiser: Diales
Venue: Bredouille Bar, S-Bahnbogen 199, Georgenstraße, 10117 Berlin

Providing insightful and practical perspectives, for anyone involved in international construction projects – whether in a legal, economic or planning capacity - and for those seeking new ways to deal with conflicts constructively.

Registration

5.30 pm

Conversations Above Berlin: A Cocktail Reception with WilmerHale

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

Registration

6.30 pm

Syria – the Role of Arbitration in Reconstruction

Organiser: AMERELLER
Venue: AMERELLER, Kurfürstenhöfe, Spreeufer 5, 10178 Berlin

Further information will follow.

7.00 pm

Disputes on Ice with DIALES

Organiser: Diales
Venue: Bredouille Bar, S-Bahnbogen 199, Georgenstraße, 10117 Berlin

Join Diales for a relaxed evening of conversation and unwind with refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere.

Registration

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!

Registration

10.00 am

Is ISDS dead?  Lessons learned from the Brazilian and German experiences on the protection of Foreign Investment

Organiser: Brazilian Arbitration Practitioners in Germany
Venue: WAGNER Arbitration, Hegelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin

Further information will follow.

Registrations via: ciao@wagner-arbitration.com