The number of cases in which parties allege corruption in international arbitration continues to rise with some of these cases involving amounts in hundreds of millions and even billions of US dollars. Our forthcoming advance training workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of the issues involved and the applicable legal frameworks. Tutors: Vlad Meerovich, a commercial litigator from Peters & Peters specialising in the field of complex corporate and financial fraud, and Professor Yarik Kryvoi  will guide you through relevant domestic and international law frameworks. 

Topics include

 

• Key approaches to corruption in domestic legal frameworks, including the UK Bribery Act

• International frameworks relevant to corruption, including treaties such as the UN Convention against Corruption

• Duties of arbitral tribunals when examining allegations of corruption

• Proving corruption, including burden and standard of proof and red flags

• Peculiarities of corruption allegations in the context of international commercial arbitration, including the consequences of finding corruption

• Understanding what makes allegations of corruption different in investor-state arbitration, including the consequences of finding corruption.
 

Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available