Internationalisation Conference: helping local lawyers with the internationalisation of legal practice
8 Dec 2025
Session information
Arbitration of international commercial disputes – how to keep international arbitration local
Monday 8 December (1015 - 1115)
Description
International commercial arbitration is a preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes because it offers neutrality, flexibility, enforceability, and confidentiality. However, many jurisdictions aim to keep arbitration proceedings local to benefit their domestic legal industry, economy, and arbitral institutions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Ladipo Soetan | Siji Soetan & Co, Lagos, Nigeria |
Speakers
| Jean Chiazor Anishere SAN | Jean Chiazor and Partners, Lagos, Nigeria; Webinar Officer, Mediation Committee |
| Miannaya Aja Essien SAN | Principles Law Partnership, Other City, Nigeria |
| Yahaya Isah ACIArb, (UK); APD | Dikko and Mahmoud, Solicitors & Advocates, Kano, Kano, Nigeria |
| Priscilla Ogwemoh | KEVIN MARTIN OGWEMOH LEGAL, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Steven Richman | American Bar Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chair, Bar Issues Commission |