Event

Side Event of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days in Berlin

German and UK Arbitration Reform Compared

Ongoing reforms to arbitration frameworks, alongside broader shifts in international dispute resolution practice, present important considerations for businesses and legal practitioners. In this evolving legal landscape, it is crucial to understand the direction and scope of these reforms from the outset, to evaluate their implications for arbitration strategy and cross-border business relationships, and to anticipate their potential impact on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings at an early stage.

The panel brings together high-ranking representatives from the U.K. and Germany who will share their experiences and perspectives on these important developments and their impact on international dispute resolution. In light of recent reforms to the U.K. Arbitration Act, the panel will also assess what the German ongoing reforms process can learn from the U.K.‘s experience. The event will facilitate an open exchange of ideas and insights, and there will be the opportunity to raise questions for discussion and share thoughts. 

The event is organized by the German Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and hosted by Gleiss Lutz.

The detailed program is listed below.

We hope to see you there and look forward to a lively and fruitful discussion.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Björn P. Ebert or the Events-Team.

 


 

Program

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Welcome & Opening Remarks: “German and UK Arbitration Reform Compared”
Dr. Björn P. Ebert, Partner, Chair German CIArb Chapter, Gleiss Lutz, Stuttgart, Germany

Interactive Panel
Chloe Edworthy, Partner, Macfarlanes, London, UK
Ulrike Gantenberg, Partner, Gantenberg Disputes, Düsseldorf, Germany   
Thomas Karalis, MCIArb, Partner, Fladgate, London, UK
Nico Köppel, Partner, Kröck, Munich, Germany 
Moderation: Dr. Björn P. Ebert, Associated Partner Dispute Resolution, Gleiss Lutz, Stuttgart, Germany

Closing Remarks

Discussion and Exchange of Views

 

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Networking Get-Together

 

 

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02:00 PM 09/28/2026 09/28 Berlin
Experts

Chloe Edworthy

Partner

Macfarlanes, London, UK

Ulrike Gantenberg

Partner

Gantenberg Disputes, Düsseldorf, Germany

Thomas Karalis

MCIArb, Partner

Fladgate, London, UK

Nico Köppel

Partner

Kröck, Munich, Germany

Dr. Björn P. Ebert