In the second episode of Season 2 of Gleiss Lutz on International Arbitration, Dr. Björn P. Ebert and Dr. Lukas Schultze-Moderow discuss the impact of geopolitical conflicts on international arbitration. The conversation explores the impact of war, sanctions and tariffs on cross-border disputes and examines how geopolitical fragmentation may affect contractual risk allocation, the choice of arbitral seats and institutions, and enforcement strategies.
Matthew Adams joins the conversation as well, highlighting a recent article he co-authored with Prof. Dr. Stephan Wilske, “International Arbitration in Times of Disruption – Or: An Invitation for “Dancing in the Dark”, which explores the role of arbitration in times of geopolitical uncertainty. Enjoy the episode!