The Swiss Arbitration Association and WilmerHale invite you to an evening event in London called ‘Mind the Gap (in Review Standards): England vs Switzerland as Seats for Investment Treaty Arbitration’. The event will take place at WilmerHale’s London offices and will bring together leading arbitration practitioners from the UK and Switzerland to examine the comparative advantages of England and Switzerland as seats for non-ICSID investor-state arbitration.
The programme will include:
- Opening remarks: Michele Potestà (LKK Arbitration)
- Keynote address: Dame Elizabeth Gloster (One Essex Court)
- Panel discussion: Salim Moollan (Brick Court Chambers, Cameron Miles (3 Verulam Buildings), Hanno Wehland (Wehland Arbitration), and Anya George (Schellenberg Wittmer)
- Moderator: Nadja Al Kanawati (WilmerHale)
The discussion will focus on how courts in England and Switzerland approach the review and potential annulment of investment treaty awards, and what that means in practice when selecting a seat. Expect sharp insights, subtle differences, and perhaps a few friendly jabs across jurisdictions. The event will conclude with drinks and canapés, offering a chance to continue the conversation and network with peers.
