SCC Arbitration Institute

Must arbitrators exist in a vacuum? Independence and impartiality in challenging times

Before the action heats up at the knock-out rounds of the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on recent developments with regard to one of the evergreen topics of international arbitration: challenges to arbitrators.

Date: 12 June 2025

Time: 10.00–12.00

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Hosted by Clifford Chance
Junghofstraße 14
60311 Frankfurt am Main

Date: Thursday 12 June 2025

Time: 10.00-12.00 CEST

Speakers:

Dr Moritz Keller
Nicolas Angelet
Laura Hardin
Anne K. Hoffmann
Azal Khan
Dr Sven Lange, Member of the SCC Board (Moderator)

Among the topics:

  • Can a tweet cost you your seat? When public statements – such as remarks on current political events – lead to challenges.
  • Too close for comfort? Relationships between arbitrators and expert witnesses under the spotlight.
  • What’s new in the IBA Guidelines? A look at the latest amendments and what they mean in practice.

The event will be preceded by a networking breakfast.

Our thanks to Dr Sven Lange, the organising team, and the hosts of this event.

Register for the event here.