Public International Law and Sanctions in the Context of Arbitration – LIDW 2025

Zaiwalla & Co is pleased to be participating in London International Disputes Week 2025, hosting a seminar in collaboration with leading chambers 11KBW on a topic of increasing significance to the global disputes community: the intersection of public international law, sanctions, and arbitration.

As sanctions continue to be deployed as instruments of foreign policy, their legal and procedural implications are being increasingly felt within the international arbitration sphere. From questions around arbitrability and enforcement to restrictions on legal services and the protection of investor rights, these issues present new complexities for parties involved in cross-border disputes.

What to expect

The seminar will examine how public international law and sanctions frameworks are shaping the arbitration process and influencing both strategy and outcome. The panel will address a range of key topics, including:

· The impact of sanctions on arbitral procedure and participation

· The relevance of public international law within arbitration frameworks

· UK licensing requirements for legal services in sanctions-related matters

· The role of private international law and countermeasures

· Sanctions-related considerations affecting investor protection

The session will feature insights from Leigh Crestohl, Partner at Zaiwalla & Co, and Amy Rogers KC of 11KBW, both of whom bring extensive experience in sanctions law, public international law, and complex cross-border disputes.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm BST

Location: 11KBW, 11 King’s Bench Walk, Temple, London, EC4Y 7EQ

Virtual attendance: A link will be provided following registration

This seminar is part of the official LIDW 2025 programme and is open to arbitration professionals, legal practitioners, and clients with an interest in the legal implications of sanctions in international dispute resolution.

To register, please visit the London International Disputes Week website by clicking here.