The Global South and ISDS Certificate Course will take place on 24-25 April 2026.
The programme is an intensive two-day workshop designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of investor–State dispute settlement (ISDS), while critically examining Global South perspectives on international investment law.
Bringing together leading experts, academics, and practitioners from India, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions, the programme combines doctrinal analysis with practical insight.
Participants will explore substantive standards of investment protection, procedural aspects of ISDS, and current reform debates, including sovereignty concerns and strategic considerations for states and investors.
Beyond academic discussion, the workshop places strong emphasis on professional skills and career development. Practical sessions focus on oral and written advocacy across cultures, complemented by interactive discussions on career pathways in international arbitration and ISDS.
The workshop is designed not only to deepen substantive knowledge, but also to equip participants with the practical tools and international perspectives needed to succeed in global dispute resolution.
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, including the reflective journal component, participants will receive an accredited certificate from Arbitration Lab, London.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Prof. Dr. Bankole Sodipo, LL.M. (Lagos)
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi, LL.M. (Harvard)
- George Pothan Poothicote, LL.M. (King’s College London)
- Jyoti Singh, LL.M. (Delhi)
- Baiju Vasani, BCL (Oxford)
Read more about the programme and apply here.
