Webinar: At the crossroads – international arbitration and the rule of law
Join this webinar on exploring how international arbitration can embody and strengthen the rule of law, promote due process, and provide meaningful access to justice. The webinar is co-organised by the SCC and the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) and supported by the Swedish branch of the International Law Association (ILA).
Date: 24 June 2025
Time: 15.00–16.00
Location: Online
Details
Organisers: SCC and ITA, supported by the ILA (Swedish branch)
Date & time: 24 June 2025, 15:00–16:00 CEST
Speakers:
Barton Legum
Caroline Falconer
Charles “Chip” Brower
Crina Baltag
Emilie Gonin
Federico Ortino
Venue: Online
Registration: Available here.
Description
Arbitration serves as a vital mechanism for resolving disputes, upholding the principles of the rule of law by ensuring fairness, neutrality, and predictability in legal proceedings outside traditional court systems. It sustains the integrity of the rule of law, fosters trust in dispute resolution processes, and encourages international commercial activity. Ultimately, arbitration promotes justice, transparency, and respect for legal obligations in an increasingly interconnected world.
Join the SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC), the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), and supported by the Swedish branch of the International Law Association (ILA) for a webinar exploring how international arbitration can embody and strengthen the rule of law, promote due process, and provide meaningful access to justice – particularly in disputes involving state actors and public interest issues.
Programme
15:00–15:05 CEST: Welcome and introductions by Caroline Falconer, SCC
15:05–15:10 CEST: Opening remarks by Charles “Chip” Brower, Chair, ITA Advisory Board
15:10–15:50 CEST:
Panel discussion – At the crossroads: international arbitration and the rule of law
Speakers include:
- Barton Legum, Partner, Honlet Legum, Member of the ITA Executive Committee, Member of the SCC Board
- Caroline Falconer, Secretary General, SCC
- Emilie Gonin, Barrister, Brick Court Chambers
- Federico Ortino, Co-Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD), King’s College London
- Crina Baltag, Associate Professor in International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, Member of the ITA Executive Committee, Member of the SCC Board (moderator)
15:50–16:00 CEST: Q&A and closing remarks
We look forward to seeing you there for this important and timely discussion.
Please contact Jake Lowther at jake.l@sccarbitrationinstitute.com in the event you have any issues connecting to the event.