Join us for the seventh annual International Construction Arbitration Conference, the flagship event of the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King's College London. Bringing together leading practitioners, academics, and industry experts, this prestigious gathering explores the most pressing issues in construction law and dispute resolution — with a particular focus on current and emerging trends in arbitration for complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. Set in the heart of legal London, the conference offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in high-level discussion and to network with some of the foremost professionals in the field.

Programme

The day's programme will include:

• Six panel sessions, chaired by leading experts in the construction industry
• A keynote address on a topical issue in construction law and practice
• A lively and engaging debate between barristers on a key — and purposefully chosen — motion.

The conference will also include a networking lunch and will be followed by a drinks reception.

The full programme will be released in due course.

Conference Chairs

• Professor Renato Nazzini KC, Director, Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, King's College London; Barrister, Monckton Chambers
• James Pickavance, Visiting Professor, King's College London; Partner, Jones Day

Panel Chairs

• Marie Berard, Partner at London of the International Commercial Arbitration Group at Clifford Chance
• Philip Clifford KC, Partner at Latham & Watkins
• Roberta Downey, Partner and Head of International Construction Disputes at Vinson & Elkins
• Mark Lloyd-Williams, Arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers
• Cesar Pereira, Partner at Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados
• Dominique Rawley KC, Barrister at Atkin Chambers

Speakers 

• Akin Akinbode, Partner at Dentons
• Charles Blamire Brown, Partner at Pinsent Masons
• Nicholas Gould, Partner at Fenwick Elliott
• Dominic Keene, Senior Managing Director EMEA at Vertex
• Lynne McCafferty KC, Barrister at 4 Pump Court
• Fionnuala McCreddie KC, Barrister at Keating Chambers
• Anna Mills, Partner and Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration at DLA Piper
• Jessica Neuberger, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland
• Philip Norman, Partner at CMS
• Dan Preston, Partner and Head of Construction and Projects at Fieldfisher
• Joanne Prior, Managing Director in the Expert Services practice at Kroll
• Stephen Sandles, Managing Director at Ankura
• Antony Smith, Senior Partner at Beale & Company
• Matthew E. Smith, Partner at K&L Gates

(further speakers to be announced)

Attendance

• In-person attendance: £120.
• Online attendance: free.
• Current MSc students in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution: free.