Investor/State Mediation: What is really happening? Lessons and tips from the global coal-face.

This high-level, international panel will discuss the realities of what is actually happening on the ground in Investor/State Mediation, based on the personal, practical experiences of the panel.  

Using a specific case study and other live examples, we will cover:
•    The realities of advising clients to go into IS mediations. What concerns do State clients & commercial clients express, how are they addressed in practice?  
•    What actually happens in IS mediations?  Process, preparation and negotiation.  How does it differ from other mediations?
•    Practical decision-making challenges for States in IS mediations.
•    Coordinating IS mediation with IS arbitration – timing issues.
•    The practical challenges for mediators mediating IS disputes.
•    ICSID’s institutional insights – What trends is ICSID seeing in mediation?  What do the stats say?

There will be time for Q&A and we encourage a lively debate.

Who should attend? 
The session will be of interest to lawyers advising State and commercial parties in ISDS, mediators, arbitrators and academics, and others.

Networking and Drinks 
The event is kindly being hosted by King & Spalding at their Bishopsgate offices. The session will be followed by drinks with fantastic views over the London skyline. We would be delighted if you could stay for networking and drinks.