Prominent arbitration practitioners and academics gather in Basel, Switzerland to deliver an intensive 5-day training on commercial, investor-state, sports, intellectual property arbitration and other specialised areas of dispute resolution.
Blog
Who Decides? Rethinking the Role of the Arbitrator in the Age of AI
Professor Emilia Onyema delived the closing keynote of the 2026 London Summer Arbitration School on Friday, 19 June. The keynote examinesd the role of the arbitrator in the age of AI and is no available online. Traditionally, our understanding is that the arbitrator exercises independent judgment to decide the dispute submitted to them. This, the […]
28 September 2026
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Basel Winter Arbitration School invites applications
The Basel Winter Arbitration School will take place on 2-6 February 2026 at the Law Faculty of the University of Basel, Switzerland’s oldest university. The school will feature prominent arbitration practitioners and academics covering different types of public, private and hybrid arbitration, and will include speakers from international arbitration institutions headquartered in Switzerland and other countries. The school’s […]
15 September 2026
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The Anatomy of International Arbitration is Now Available in Open Access
We are pleased to share the innovative and open-access book “The Anatomy of International Arbitration”. The book introduces key concepts of arbitration, transversal topics, and gives an overview of 11 arbitration mechanisms written by experts with first-hand experience. Since 2022, the book editors Anna Petrig and Yarik Kryvoi — former Harvard Law School classmates and […]
8 September 2026
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Programmes
State Responsibility and Investor-State Dispute Settlement – Hybrid Programme
State Responsibility and Investor–State Dispute Settlement Workshop is a hybrid one-day programme exploring the principles of State responsibility and their practical application in investment treaty claims, with insights into current ISDS developments in Japan, Asia and beyond. Read More →
Prof. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi
Senior Fellow, British Institute of International and Comparative Law & Of Counsel, Keidan Harrison, London
Shimpei Ishido
Partner, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
Yusuke Hatakeyama
Associate, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
Basel Winter Arbitration School – Hybrid Programme
The Basel Arbitration School offers a five-day programme on public, private, and hybrid arbitration, featuring experts from Switzerland, the UK, and beyond. Young practitioners and graduate students will engage with representatives from Swiss institutions like the WIPO Arbitration Centre and ILO Administrative Tribunal. The programme includes public lectures, an arbitration trivia, a careers panel, and networking opportunities. Participants will also enjoy Switzerland's scenic beauty, with recommendations for cultural attractions and a skiing trip to the Alps, making it an enriching experience both professionally and socially. Read More →
Prof. Dr. iur. Anna Petrig, LL.M. (Harvard)
Chair of International Law and Public Law at the University of Basel
Martin Doe, BCL (McGill)
Deputy Secretary-General and Principal Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (the Hague)
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Anne Peters, LL.M. (Harvard)
Director at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg
Judge Liesbeth Lijnzaad, LL.M. (Amsterdam)
Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Hamburg) and Professor of Practice of International Law (Maastricht)
Careers in International Arbitration: On-demand
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to stand out in the competitive arbitration job market. It combines practical insights and academic perspectives to help learners improve their job applications and understand what law firms seek in applicants. The course covers key topics through pre-recorded lectures, practitioner Q&A video sessions, and practical exercises, ensuring participants are well-prepared for real-world arbitration careers. Learners can access course materials—such as videos, readings, and quizzes—at their own pace, providing flexibility to study whenever it fits their schedule. Read More →
Prof. Dr. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi, LL.M. (Harvard)
Senior Fellow, British Institute of International and Comparative Law; Director, Investment Treaty Forum; Of Counsel, Keidan Harrison
Greg Fullelove, LL.M. (Leiden)
Partner and Head of the International Arbitration Group at Osborne Clarke
Andrea Menaker
Partner and Head of Public International Law Group at White & Case
Dr. Joel Dahlquist, LL.M. (Lund)
International Arbitration Advisor at Arnold & Porter
International Investment Law and Dispute Resolution: On-demand
This 18-hour guided course introduces participants to the theory and practice of international investment law and investor–state dispute settlement. It explores the historical background and rationale for protecting foreign direct investment, the applicable legal framework, and the key substantive and procedural principles governing the field. Participants will gain an understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms and the professional critiques of the current system. No prior knowledge of international law is required, though it may be helpful. Through interactive lectures, infographics, and discussions with leading London-based practitioners and arbitrators, the course provides both a conceptual foundation and practical insights. Read More →
Hussein Haeri
Partner at Withers in London
Professor Philippe Sands, KC
Professor of Public Understanding of Law at University College London, and Samuel and Judith Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
Suzanne Spears
Founder & Principal at Paxus LLP
Maurice Mendelson KC
Barrister at Blackstone Chambers
Global South and ISDS Certificate Course – Hybrid
Global South and ISDS Certificate Course is a two-day online programme examining investment protection, ISDS procedure and reform through Global South perspectives. Combining doctrinal analysis with practical insight, it addresses legitimacy and sovereignty concerns, strategic considerations for states and investors, cross-cultural written and oral advocacy, and career pathways in international dispute resolution. Read More →
Baiju Vasani, BCL (Oxford)
Baiju Vasani is a barrister and arbitrator with Twenty Essex in London
Prof. Dr. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi, LL.M. (Harvard)
Senior Fellow at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and Of Counsel at Keidan Harrison
Prof. Dr. Bankole Sodipo, LL.M. (Lagos)
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Senior Partner at G.O Sodipo & co, Professor & Former Dean of Law at Babcock University
Jyoti Singh, LL.M. (Delhi)
PhD candidate at the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and an India-qualified lawyer
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