YAYAH & Co. Dinner Clubs

LIDW YAYAH’s mission is to provide educational and social networking opportunities of the highest quality to the YAYAH community. It is a mission we are very passionate about and with that in mind, in collaboration with several young groups that share our same mission, the YAYAH & Co. Dinner Clubs initiative was introduced in 2024.

This initiative will see a series of dinner clubs running simultaneously across the City at carefully selected venues, each consisting of groups of 8 to 10 individuals. You will be able to dine in the company of peers, engage in stimulating conversations and network in a somewhat more relaxed environment. Your evening will be hosted by 1 of our 8 Young Groups and a YAYAH committee member at a secret location, knives and forks at the ready!

Once registered for your event, you will be allocated to a young group and restaurant, all of which remains secret until closer to the event. As the event draws closer, the young group will introduce themselves and reveal your location for the evening.

A £15 reservation fee will be charged, part of which will be used to discount the overall bill. Please note that guests attending the Dinner Club will be asked to settle the bill on the night of the event.

If you find the event is fully booked, to join the waitlist please email: LIDW@tmb-events.com

Meet Your YAYAH & Co. Dinner Clubs' Hosts

JSLA: The Junior LSLA represents the interests of junior civil litigators in London of less than 8 years PQE, to provide an environment for learning and social interaction, and to assist junior practitioners to develop their own practices.  The Junior LSLA puts on a number of events for its members and their guests throughout the year with a focus on creating a relaxed environment in which to exchange ideas, debate topical issues and meet fellow civil litigators.  As part of the LSLA, the Junior LSLA works alongside the LSLA and strives to ensure that the views and opinions of junior litigators are considered

CLF: The Commercial Litigators’ Forum (“CLF”) was established in early July 2002 by a number of leading dispute resolution practices. The CLF Associates Committee is open to junior litigators up and until their promotion to partner. It hosts events together with and separately from the main (partner-comprised) committee.  Membership of the committee and attendance at CLF events provides the opportunity to network, knowledge share and support the National Pro Bono Centre.

Young ITF: Young ITF is a learning, discussion and networking forum for junior practitioners, postgraduate students, civil servants and academics interested in international economic law. It works under the patronage of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and its Investment Treaty Forum.

DIS40: Established in 2002 by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), the DIS40 is an initiative for young arbitration practitioners. The DIS40 provides a forum for young professionals to exchange experiences of practice in the field of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. It has regional groups across Germany as well as in London and Zurich.

London VYAP: London Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (London VYAP) is a valuable platform for professional networking and knowledge sharing among junior arbitration practitioners connected to the London market. London VYAP aims to connect professionals with a maximum of five years' post qualification experience who are based in London or have links with London’s thriving arbitration community, thereby supporting the professional development and career progression of its members. As a growing network of more than 800 young professionals, London VYAP presents a unique opportunity for practitioners towards the beginning of their careers in the London arbitration market to be proactive in building their networks and their careers.

YIAG: Established in 1997, the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) is an LCIA sponsored association for practitioners, students and younger members of the arbitration community. YIAG aims to promote the understanding and use of international arbitration law and practice by providing opportunities for its members to exchange views on topical issues in international commercial arbitration. Our network brings together 12,000 members from more than 140 countries. For further information, please click here

YEAC: The Young Energy Arbitration Club (YEAC) is an in-person networking forum aimed at GCs, their legal teams, and other professionals (3+ PQE to junior partner) involved in resolving energy disputes, from lawyers and barristers, to technical and quantum experts, arbitrators, and mediators.

Young ArbitralWomen: Young ArbitralWomen Practitioners (YAWP): Established as the young (under 40s) arm of ArbitralWomen, YAWP offers a unique networking platform for young female practitioners in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution to share ideas, pursue opportunities for professional development, and build meaningful connections with experienced professionals worldwide.

We look forward to seeing you on the night.