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.