Caline Mouawad to Moderate “Trump 2.0: Turbulence and Trade” Panel on Emerging Arbitration Challenges

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Caline Mouawad to Moderate “Trump 2.0: Turbulence and Trade” Panel on Emerging Arbitration Challenges

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September 2025 – Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad will moderate the panel “Trump 2.0: Turbulence and Trade,” an in-depth discussion of how the new U.S. administration’s policies may reshape the global economic landscape and create novel issues in international arbitration.

The panel, taking place on September 16th as part of GAR Live North America, will cover the following topics:

  • Tariff disputes and force-majeure claims arising from new laws
  • Legal uncertainty, ESG compliance, and diversity mandates
  • Political scrutiny of law firms
  • The United States’ role as a leading arbitration seat
  • Mexico’s judicial reform and implications for arbitration abroad

Caline will be joined by panelists Peter Bekker (Dentons), Chip Brower (Wayne State University), Cedric Chao (Independent Arbitrator), and Daniel García Barragán (García Barragán Abogados).

This timely session will explore how shifting trade policies and regulatory priorities could affect cross-border disputes, enforcement strategies, and investor protections—critical issues for businesses and counsel navigating today’s uncertain environment.

Learn more about the event here.

Silvia Marroquín Presents on Arbitration Agreement Fundamentals at Latin American Virtual Event

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June 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Silvia Marroquín delivered a featured presentation on “Arbitration Agreement: Separability and Kompetenz-Kompetenz” during a virtual program on Wednesday, June 18th. The event brought together practitioners and students from across Latin America for a focused discussion on foundational principles of international arbitration.

Silvia’s presentation explored the doctrines of separability and Kompetenz-Kompetenz preserve arbitral autonomy and ensure that tribunals—not courts—can decide on their own jurisdiction in the face of challenges to the arbitration agreement. These concepts are central to understanding how arbitration remains a fair and efficient mechanism for resolving complex disputes.

The session is part of a virtual course on International Commercial Arbitration hosted by Litigando Derecho, an association dedicated to providing education and training on litigation and arbitration.

Caline Mouawad to Speak at ICC Coffee Hour on Corruption “Red Flags” in Arbitration

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June 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad will be featured as a key speaker at the upcoming ICC-hosted “Coffee Hour” in New York City on Tuesday, June 17th.

The event, “Red Flags or Other Indicators of Corruption in International Arbitration,” is the third session in the ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR’s series, focused on the recently published guidance from the ICC Task Force on corruption in arbitration.

Caline, former Vice-Chair of the ICC Steering Committee on Corruption, will join Lucinda Low, lead author of the ICC red flags document, for an interactive roundtable discussion. Together, they’ll explore:

  • Identifying early warning signs of corruption in arbitration
  • How arbitrators and counsel should respond when corruption may be present
  • The impact of red flags on proceedings and award enforcement

 

Learn more about the event here.

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Caline Mouawad Speaks on Corruption in Arbitration at CanArb Week 2025

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June 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad participated in the panel titled “Corruption in your case? How would you know, and what would you do?” during Canada Arbitration Week 2025 in Montreal. The session took place on Tuesday, June 10th, exploring best practices for identifying and managing corruption allegations in international arbitration.

The discussion spotlighted:

  • Key evidentiary thresholds for proving corruption
  • An arbitrator’s proactive duty to investigate
  • The interface between criminal proceedings and award enforcement
  • Insights from the ICC Task Force on Corruption in International Arbitration

Caline brings a wealth of expertise from both her role advising on investment treaties and her leadership position with the ICC Task Force on Corruption Issues.

Caline was joined by esteemed panelists:

CanArbWeek is an annual gathering of leading organizations from across Canada and beyond, who come together to engage with arbitration professionals on topics of current and continuing interest. Learn more about the event here.

Gretta Walters to Speak on Dissenting Opinions in Arbitration at London International Disputes Week 2025

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June 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will speak on the panel “Dissenting Opinions: Friend or Foe?” during London International Disputes Week 2025 taking place June 2nd-June 6th.

The panel will examine the role of dissenting opinions in arbitration, particularly in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) and commercial arbitration. The discussion will explore whether dissenting opinions serve a useful purpose beyond a majority award or if they potentially breach the tribunal’s duty to render an enforceable award.

Gretta will be joined by:

The session will take place Wednesday, June 4th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM BST at Gatehouse Chambers, located at 1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn, London WC1X 8BS.

For more information and to register for the event, please visit the LIDW25 event page.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak at III Comillas Arbitration Day on Security and Arbitration in Latin America

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June 2024– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will be a featured panelist at the III Comillas Arbitration Day, taking place on June 4th at Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. This year’s conference, titled “Seguridad esencial y arbitraje en Latinoamérica”, will explore the intersection of essential security considerations and arbitration in the Latin American context. The event will gather leading practitioners, academics, and institutional representatives to discuss current challenges and developments in Latin American arbitration, with a focus on how essential security considerations impact arbitral proceedings.

Aníbal will join the session titled “Europa, España y Latinoamérica: el arbitraje como puente” (“Europe, Spain, and Latin America: Arbitration as a Bridge”), exploring how arbitration serves as a vital link between regions amid evolving global dynamics.

He will be joined by a distinguished panel of practitioners and experts, including:

The panel will address the intersection of regional legal frameworks, policy considerations, and cross-border dispute resolution, drawing on insights from Europe and Latin America’s leading arbitration professionals.

Diego Agulló of Universidad Pontificia Comillas and ICADE is the event organizer.

For more information and to register for the event, visit the official event page.

Alan Lipkin to Speak at Brazilian American Symposium for Corporate and Insolvency Law

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May 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Alan Lipkin will join the panel “Bankruptcy and Equalization of the Debtor’s and Creditors’ Interests: What Are the Checks and Balances in the Bankruptcy Systems of the US and Brazil?” for Fordham Law School’s event “Brazilian American Symposium for Corporate and Insolvency Law” taking place May 28th-May 29th in New York City.

Alan will join Justice João Otávio de Noronha and University of São Paulo’s Professor Oreste Laspro for the discussion.

The event aims to create a dialogue between Brazilian and American lawyers, professors, and judges, promoting the exchange of experiences and strengthening transnational collaboration between academies and judiciaries in both countries, with emphasis on changes to Brazilian Law brought by law 14.112/2020 on Transnational Insolvency and Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code.

Silvia Marroquin to Speak at ARIAS France 30th Anniversary Event

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May 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Silvia Marroquin will participate in ARIAS France’s 30th anniversary event taking place in Paris, France on June 3rd.

Silvia will join the panel “Résoudre Autrement : La Montée en Puissance de la Médiation dans les Litiges d’Assurance & Réassurance” (“Resolving Things Differently: the Rise of Mediation in Insurance & Reinsurance Disputes”) along with Anne Pélissier (Secretary General of the International Insurance Law Association), Frédérique De La Chapelle Arnaud (Partner and Head of Insurance Europe at Dentons), and Arnaud Chneiweiss (Insurance Mediator). Eric Evian (President of ARIAS France) will mediate the discussion.

Chaffetz Lindsey’s Steve Schwartz will also attend the conference.

ARIAS France is an arbitration and mediation center specialized in the resolution of insurance and reinsurance disputes.

Andy Frischknecht to Speak on Cross-Border Asset Recovery at London International Disputes Week

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June 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andy Frischknecht will speak on a panel titled “Show Me the Money: Strategies for Beating Recalcitrant Debtors” in London on Wednesday, June 4th, as part of London International Disputes Week.

The session will address the real-world challenges of enforcing international judgments and arbitral awards in the face of sophisticated asset-concealment tactics. Panelists will explore the legal, commercial, and strategic dimensions of cross-border enforcement, with a particular focus on overcoming jurisdictional limitations, navigating sovereign immunity, and leveraging reputational and non-legal tools available to creditors.

Andy will join a panel of experienced practitioners including:

Drawing from anonymized high-stakes scenarios, the discussion will offer practical insight into how legal teams can stay one step ahead in global recovery efforts.

The event is co-hosted by Howard Kennedy, Chaffetz Lindsey, and Schillings, and will take place at Howard Kennedy’s offices at 1 London Bridge.

For more information or to register, see here.

Matilde Flores to Speak at Mexico Arbitration Week 2025 on Practical Effects of Ethics in Arbitration

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May 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Matilde Flores will speak on the panel “Practical Effects of Ethics in Arbitration” on Monday, May 26th during Mexico Arbitration Week 2025, taking place in Mexico City. The event is organized in conjunction with the Mexico’s leading arbitration institution, Centro de Arbitraje de México (CAM).

Matilde will be joined by Beatriz Valladolid Briseño (Valladolid Abogados) and Alejandro Garcia González (Hogan Lovells). The group will be moderated by Julio Rivera (Rivera García).

For more information about Mexico Arbitration Week 2025, visit the official program here.

 

Aníbal Sabater to Speak on Arbitrator Ethics at CIArb Learning Lab Series

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May 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will speak in the session titled “The Ethical Arbitrator: Conflict Conundrums and Tricky Challenges” as part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Learning Lab: Arbitrator Skills Development series. The session will be held online on Thursday, May 15th and is part of a six-part professional development program aimed at enhancing the practical skills of arbitration professionals.

Now in its third edition, the Learning Lab series offers interactive workshops designed to help both experienced arbitrators and those preparing to accept appointments sharpen their case management skills and tackle complex procedural and ethical issues with confidence.

Aníbal will join a panel of arbitration professionals including:

Participants in the series will work through real-world scenarios and small-group exercises focused on key aspects of arbitral proceedings, including:

  • Managing conflicts of interest and arbitrator challenges
  • Making appropriate disclosures and handling interview requests
  • Drafting procedural orders and managing document production
  • Navigating evidential processes and distinguishing guerrilla tactics from advocacy

The workshop offers practical insight into the ethical dimensions of sitting as an arbitrator, with the goal of equipping participants to handle difficult decisions with clarity and integrity.

For more information and registration details, visit CIArb’s website.

 

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James Hosking Joins Gleiss Lutz International Arbitration Event in Stuttgart, Germany

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May 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking will speak on the panel “International Arbitration in Disruptive Times” hosted by Gleiss Lutz in Stuttgart, Germany on Tuesday, May 6th.

The event will bring together leading arbitration practitioners and in-house counsel from the U.S., Asia, and Europe to discuss how evolving geopolitical and regulatory challenges—ranging from protectionist trade measures to shifting compliance frameworks—are impacting cross-border dispute resolution.

James will join a panel of international experts, including:

  1. Diane Peng, Partner, Fangda Partners (Beijing)
  2. Jörn Eschment, Director, Burford Capital (Zug)
  3. Martin Wolfbauer, Group Lead International Legal, STRABAG (Vienna)

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Björn P. Ebert, Associated Partner at Gleiss Lutz, with Prof. Dr. Stephan Wilske delivering welcome remarks.

The event takes place on the eve of the 2025 German Arbitration Association Spring Conference (DIS-Frühjahrskonferenz 2025).

Learn more here.

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