Tariff Wars, Geopolitical Disruption, and Commercial Arbitration: Navigating Contractual and Procedural Challenges

Presentation

The panel will address the impact of escalating tariffs and geopolitical tensions on commercial arbitration involving the application of EU, US, and UK law, from the perspective of both external and in-house counsel. The session will explore divergent approaches to force majeure claims, hardship doctrines, contract adaptation mechanisms, allocation of unexpected costs, and procedural challenges in cross-border disputes during times of economic and political uncertainty.

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Moderator:
- Laurie Achtouk-Spivak, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb

Speakers:
- Kate Siebke, Litigation counsel, Baker Hughes
- Kate Bylinski, Senior Project Counsel, TotalEnergies
- Peter Rosher, Independent Arbitrator, Rosher Arbitration
- Paul Kleist, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
- Christopher Moore, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
- Jean-Yves Garaud, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb

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12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for a welcome lunch.

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Please note that seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whilst registration secures your place at the event, it does not guarantee a seat in the auditorium. Should the room reach capacity, guests will be warmly welcomed into our secondary conference room, where the session will be broadcast live.
We encourage you to arrive early to avoid any inconvenience and to make the most of the experience.