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Dear Readers,

We are pleased to present our latest newsletter to you. In this edition, you can read about the most recent events and developments at the DIS as well as in arbitration and dispute resolution in Germany any beyond.

We look forward to your feedback at newsletter@disarb.org.

Enjoy reading!

Best wishes,

Your DIS Team

News from the Secretay General

As you can see from this issue, a lot has happened at the DIS in the last two months! We launched the German Arbitration Digest, formalised cooperation agreements with CEIA, CIAM and ICA and strengthened the collaboration with the BUJ.

Announcements

Launch of the German Arbitration Digest (GAD)

On 12 September 2024, DIS has started the German Arbitration Digest (GAD), a new service to the arbitration community to promote Germany as an arbitration venue.

Cooperation Agreement with the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)

We are pleased to announce that on the occasion of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days, the DIS and the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) have formalised their future cooperation.

Cooperation Agreements with the Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje (CEIA) and the International Arbitration Center of Madrid (CIAM)

We are pleased to announce that on the occasion of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days, the DIS, the Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje (CEIA), and the International Arbitration Center of Madrid (CIAM) have formalised their future cooperation.

UNCITRAL Working Group II Session on Highly Expedited Dispute Resolution and E-Awards

UNCITRAL’s Working Group II (Dispute Resolution) met for its 80th session from 30 September to 4 October 2024 in Vienna, supported by the DIS as an observer. The Working Group finalized its work on SPEDR and commenced its work on its new mandate..

Upcoming Events

Arbitration in Japan and Germany: Common traditions, new challenges and future collaboration

Curious about the evolving arbitration landscape between Japan and Germany? Discover the latest trends and insights at our upcoming event "Arbitration in Japan and Germany: Common Traditions, New Challenges and Future Co-operation" on 16 October 2024 at the Embassy of Japan in Berlin.

Lunch DIScussions: Arbitration – Green Hydrogen – Renewable Energy: African Perspectives

Green hydrogen and renewable energy raise great expectations, politically and economically. The African continent can provide green hydrogen and renewable energy.

DIS Frankfurt: Anti-(Anti-)Suit Injunctions 2.0 – Do we need a new approach?

Several courts have recently dealt with this issue, which has gained considerable relevance for German and international companies, not least due to geopolitical developments.

Conference: The Rule of Law and the Future of Investment Protection

On the eve of the Foreign Direct Investment Moot Court, which will bring many of the leading experts on investment protection to Berlin, the DIS, Humboldt University of Berlin, and the DIHK have joined forces to take a fresh look at some of the most pressing and controversial issues in foreign direct investment.

DIS Stuttgart: Recent German Supreme Court Decisions in Arbitration Matters

We are delighted that Gottfried Hammer, a lawyer at the Federal Court of Justice, will be joining us for this event.

Save the dates: Lunch DIScussions Series 2025

The Lunch DIScussions, established by the DIS board in 2022, have become an integral part of the DIS events calendar. We will continue the Lunch DIScussions in 2025 and are pleased to inform you about the dates early on. Save the dates!

Past Events

Berlin Dispute Resolution Days 2024: Bigger and Better than Ever

The Berlin Dispute Resolution Days was anchored around the DIS’ autumn conference and offered participants the opportunity to engage in more than 30 “side events” across Berlin running the gamut from industry-, sector-, country- and region-specific panels, to practice-oriented discussions, networking opportunities, cultural activities, and even a firm launch.

DIS Construction Group: German Law in Construction Contracts: Navigating GTCs

The event focused on a persistent challenge: navigating the complexities of German law concerning General Terms and Conditions (“AGBs”) in construction contracts.

DIS/Lewiatan/PAA/PCC Arbitration Group: Judicial Independence in times of Political Uncertainty: The Polish and German Perspectives

The Polish-German Arbitration Group held a conference on “Judicial Independence in Times of Political Uncertainty: The Polish and German Perspective”

7th Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel Lecture: Modern Mass Claims, Up To Ukraine

As a highlight of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Week and immediately preceding the DIS Autumn Conference, the DIS organized the 7th Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel Lecture at the Marriott Hotel in Berlin.

Higher, Faster, Further? Drivers of Innovation in Arbitration – A Recap of the DIS Autumn Conference 2024 in Berlin

The DIS Autumn Conference 2024, held on September 10 as part of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days, brought together leading arbitration practitioners and experts from around the globe to explore and discuss key drivers of innovation in arbitration such as efficiency, diversity, AI, disclosure, and confidentiality. (Impressions including)

AFA/DIS Arbitration Group: Breakfast Meeting “La France et l’Allemagne: third parties in disputes”

The bilateral arbitration group DIS/ Association Française de l’Arbitrage (AFA) lead by Marc Henry (Paris) and Ulrike Gantenberg (Düsseldorf) held a breakfast meeting at Berlin Dispute Resolution Days on “La France et l’Allemagne: third parties in disputes”.

CEA/CIAM/DIS Arbitration Group: A Comparative look at the arbitral practice in Germany, Spain and Latin America

The objective of the event held during the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days on 11 September 2024 in the Spanish Embassy in Berlin was to foster the exchange between arbitration practitioners from Germany and Spain/Latin America.

DIS Franchise Group: The role of of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Franchise Disputes: challenges and opportunities

ESG describes responsible corporate behaviour that aims to contribute to sustainable develop-ment while meeting legal requirements.

BUJ meets DIS

Joint event of Dispute Resolution Working Group of the Bundesverband der Unternehmensjuristen (BUJ) and the DIS.

DIS/DIS40 Mentoring Programme: Feedback, Error Culture and Return on Experience – (How) Do Lawyers Get Better?

The 2024/2025 cycle of the DIS/DIS40 Mentoring Programme kicked off on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The kick-off event marked the beginning of a promising journey for the 44 mentees and 15 mentors participating in this year's programme.

CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group in Co-operation with IFRIQYA Arbitration Forum: Bridging Arbitration Practices – Strengthening Connections between DIS and North Africa

On 11 September 2024, the CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group in Cooperation with IFRIQYA Arbitration Forum, convened a discussion under the title “Bridging Arbitration Practices: Strengthening Connections between DIS and North Africa”.

International Activities

Upcoming Events

DIS@SAF: To be, or not to be sandwiched – The new DIS Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices

The Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) was first launched in 2015 under the support of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and since then it has grown into an internationally recognized ADR event.

Vierländerkonferenz 2024

This year's conference is being organised by the Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS), the Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut), the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), the Swiss Arbitration Centre and the German Arbitration Institute (DIS).

Save the date: DIS@NYAW: To be, or not to be sandwiched – The new DIS Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices

This event will take place as part of the New York Arbitration Week, which takes place in New York from 18-22 November 2024.

Save the Dates: upcoming DIS-supported Events

In the coming months, the DIS will be supporting a number of interesting events related to inter-national arbitration. We will keep you informed as soon as concrete information becomes available. Stay tuned.

Past Events

DIS@SC Week: To be, or not to be sandwiched – The new DIS Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices

Our event during Singapore Convention Week (26-30 August 2024) was a great success. We had an exciting discussion on the new DIS Supplementary Rules with many engaged participants.

China Arbitration Summit 2024 & China-MENA Arbitration Summit

On 26 September 2024, the China Arbitration Summit took place in Beijing. The DIS is pleased to have supported this event and was represented by its Vice President, Rouven F. Bodenheimer.

DIS&DIS40@Tallinn: DIScover arbitration in Germany and current trends in post-M&A disputes

We are proud to have hosted the first international arbitration event in Tallinn! On the eve of Tallinn Arbitration Day, we brought together top experts and practitioners for insightful discussions on "Arbitration in Germany" and explored "Current Trends in Post-M&A Arbitration."

80th Session of the UNCITRAL Working Group II - Presentation of the DIS-TPNR

At the occasion of the UNCITRAL Working Group II Session, the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) have jointly presented the DIS Supplementary Rules on Third-Party Notices (DIS-TPNR).

Behind the Scenes

Get to Know: Anne Schlenstedt

Get to Know: Camellia Serry

Get to Know: Julia Sommer

Ready, set, swap! - the first DIS Clothing Swap Party

We are excited to share the success of our first DIS Clothing Swap Party held on 26 September 2024 in our beautiful villa!

Readings & Podcasts

SchiedsVZ, Issue 4/24

We are pleased to announce that issue 4/24 of the SchiedsVZ has been published with the following articles.

DIS conference looks at integrity of proceedings

Evolution of the EU Arbitration Law: From Conflict of Laws Rules to Substantive Requirements

Berlin Court Holds Arbitration Admissible to the Exclusion of (Russian) State Courts

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