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Wednesday 25 March 2026
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What are the common errors which render an award vulnerable?

Examples to be discussed include:
- Unauthorised private research by the Tribunal,
- Failure to disclose conflicts of interest
- Obstructing advocates from having a proper opportunity to make their submissions

Moderator: Jeffrey Gruder KC
Speakers: Grace Ferrier, Yanni Goutzamanis, John-Patrick Asimakis, Francis Cardell-Oliver

Host Speakers

Jeffrey GRUDER KC
KC and Arbitrator
Essex Court Chambers
John-Patrick ASIMAKIS
Barrister
Essex Court Chambers
Yanni GOUTZAMANIS
Barrister
Essex Court Chambers
Francis CARDELL-OLIVER
Barrister
Essex Court Chambers
Grace FERRIER
Barrister
Essex Court Chambers

Cocktail

11:45 - 12:30

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Scribe Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
1, rue
75009 Paris

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