Join us for an immersive late-summer experience at Brunel Law School, where students, graduates, and early-career professionals from around the world come together to explore the fast-evolving field of international arbitration.
This programme offers a focused introduction to international commercial and investment arbitration, combining academic insight with practical skills development. In addition, the programme will explore more advanced topics such as the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and international arbitration, and will delve into some of the more specialised forms of arbitration such as sports and WIPO arbitration.
Register here Please note, the number of available places in the programme is limited. Upon completion of the programme, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course date: 8-12 September 2025
Fees: Brunel Law School students / alumni: £499 | Non-Brunel Law School students: £599 | Professionals: £999
Course programme
This summer programme is organised by the co-directors of the International Dispute Resolution Research Group at Brunel University of London Dr Boris Praštalo, Lecturer in Commercial Law, Boris.Prastalo@brunel.ac.uk and Dr Filip Balcerzak, Lecturer in Law, Filip.Balcerzak@brunel.ac.uk. Please email Dr Boris Praštalo or Dr Filip Balcerzak if you've any questions.
Day 1
9.30am Welcome Address - Prof. Jurgita Malinauskaite (Head of Brunel Law School)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
10am Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration - Dr Boris Praštalo (Lecturer, Brunel Law School)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
12pm Agreement to Arbitrate - Prof. Giorgio Fabio Colombo (Ca’ Foscari University)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
3pm Applicable Law(s) and Rule(s) in International Commercial Arbitration - Dr Patricia Živković (Senior Lecturer, University of Aberdeen School of Law)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
Day 2
10am Arbitral Awards and Their Global Recognition and Enforcement - Samuel Pape (Partner, Latham & Watkins)
Venue: Latham & Watkins
12pm Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Arbitral Practice - Dr Piotr Wilinski (Asst. Prof., Erasmus University Rotterdam; Senior Managing Associate, Linklaters)
Venue: Latham & Watkins
3.30pm Constituting an Arbitral Tribunal: Practical and Theoretical Insights - Tim Smyth (Counsel, Boies Schiller Flexner)
Venue: Pinna Goldberg
5.30pm Sanctions in the Realm of International Commercial Arbitration - Konstantin Ksenofontov (Foreign-Qualified Lawyer, Pinna Goldberg)
Venue: Pinna Goldberg
Day 3
10am Advocacy Skills in International Arbitration I - Ania Farren (Partner, Fieldfisher)
Venue: Fieldfisher
12pm Arbitral Proceedings and Evidence - Prof. Dr. Kaj Hobér (Uppsala University)
Venue: Fieldfisher
4.15pm The New English Arbitration Act 2025 - Simon Maynard (Partner, King & Spalding)
Venue: King & Spalding
6pm Keynote Lecture: Arbitration in the Energy Sector - Prof. Dr. Kaj Hobér (Uppsala University)
Venue: King & Spalding
Day 4
10am Advocacy Skills in International Arbitration II - Tsegaye Laurendau (Partner, Signature Litigation) and Philipp Kurek (Partner, Signature Litigation)
Venue: Signature Litigation
12pm Introduction to International Investment Arbitration - Dr Filip Balcerzak (Lecturer in Law, Brunel Law School)
Venue: Signature Litigation
3.30pm Fair and Equitable Treatment and Beyond: Substantive Protections in Investment Arbitration - Dr Velimir Živković (Associate Professor, University of Warwick)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
5.30pm ISDS Reform: Where Are We Now and What the Future Holds - Fahira Brodlija (Rule of Law Advisor, GIZ)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
Day 5
10am Overview of TMT Sector and IP Arbitrations - Shobana Iyer (Barrister, Swan Chambers)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
12pm Introduction to Sports Arbitration - Shobana Iyer (Barrister, Swan Chambers)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
3pm Equality and Diversity in International Arbitration - Dr Nevena Jevremović (University of Aberdeen School of Law)
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
4.30pm Closing Remarks
Venue: Brunel Law School, Moot Court
We reserve the right to make changes to the summer school programme at any time, including before and during its duration. While every effort will be made to deliver the programme as advertised, adjustments may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances or to enhance the learning experience.
"The programme offers a unique opportunity to interact with leading practitioners and academics on issues surrounding the practice of international arbitration. As a practising lawyer, I gained invaluable insights on practical matters, including drafting pleadings and the attitude of arbitral tribunals in general." Ammad Manzur (Brunel Law School Alumnus and Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan)
Brunel Law School gratefully acknowledges the support of our media partner Transnational Dispute Management (TDM) / OGEMID.
Brunel Law School also gratefully acknowledges the support of the following law firms, all of which will host sessions as part of the Summer Programme on International Arbitration: