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Speaking Engagements

  • ‘State Defence Strategies in Investment Arbitration: Third-Party Funding’, 2ème édition des Journées africaines de l'arbitrage et de la mediation.

  • 'The Future of Investment Arbitration: Challenges to the Legitimacy of “Secret Courts” – Does Investment Arbitration Enhance the Rule of Law?' Moderator, International Law Summits, 5th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Middle East & Africa.

  • ‘Accuracy and Usefulness of Witness Testimony’, Interviewer, ArbinBrief Episode 8

  • ‘Introduction to International Arbitration’, Trainer, “NGOs and Public Interest: Options for Human Rights and Amicus Curiae Interventions in International Investment Arbitrations” Tanzania International Arbitration Centre (TIAC)

  • ‘An Introduction: The African Arbitration Association,’ Speaker, The Regional Project “Promoting the rule of law and justice in Africa” of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  • ‘Investment Dispute Resolution and the AfCFTA,’ Panellist, The Regional Project “Promoting the rule of law and justice in Africa” of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  • ‘Facing Moral and Ethical Dilemmas: What would you do?”, Panellist, CIArb Nigeria Annual Conference

  • ‘The Future of Arbitration in Africa and the role of the AfAA,’ Speaker, Tanzania International Arbitration Centre Launch

  • ‘Arbitration trends post Covid-19: Queen Mary University/W&C Survey Findings’, Roundtable Panellist during Paris Arbitration Week

  • ‘Debate: To foster diversity, should we do away with party appointments for arbitrators?’, Against the motion, Cleary Gottlieb Webinar on Africa Outlook: Arbitration Trends during Paris Arbitration Week

  • ‘How Investor-State dispute resolution mechanisms under the AfCFTA will interact with similar mechanisms in other regional investment agreements,’ Speaker, Volterra Fietta Webinar on the AfCFTA

  • ‘African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Impact on arbitral practice,’ Moderator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch 4thAnnual Conference, Moderator

  • 'The New Arbitration Act: Its Impact (if any) on Arbitrating Future Investor-State Disputes', Panellist, TIArb Virtual Annual Arbitration Conference, Panellist

  • 'Heeding the Call: Committing to Racial Diversity in International Arbitration', Moderator, AfAA Webinar, Moderator

  • 'Welcome Remarks', The Coming of Age of International Arbitration in Africa, Kigali, AfAA 1st Annual Conference

  • 'Regional Growth of Arbitration: A Focus on Africa', Panellist, Future of International Arbitration, London

  •  Arbitration News Bulletin from Around Africa’ LCIA Africa Users’ Council Symposium, Panellist, London

  •  ‘Arbitrating Investment Disputes in Africa: Are We Any the Wiser?’, Panel Chair, Hot Topics in Investment Arbitration, Nairobi, AILA and CIArb Kenya Branch

  • ‘Reform of the ISDS Regime and Africa’, Panel Chair, Arbitration in Africa Conference, Abidjan, Africa Legal Support Facility

  • ‘Opening Remarks’, Hot Topics in Investment Arbitration, Lagos

  • ‘Are the Current Frameworks for Regional Investment Regulation in COMESA and SADC viable’, Foreign Investment in Africa Roundtable, University of Geneva, Geneva

  • 'Investment Arbitration in Africa – is it a trap or an opportunity? The Pan-African and Regional Perspectives', Africa & International Arbitration Conference, White & Case, Paris

  • ‘Shaping Investment Arbitration: The Experience of COMESA and SADC’, Panellist, SOAS Conference on The Role of African States and Governments in the Development of Arbitration in Africa, Cairo

  • ‘A Paradigm Shift in International Investment Law – Rethinking Investment Treaties’, Panel Chair, AILA and University of Geneva Conference, Cairo

  • ‘Available Remedies in Investment Arbitration’, Contributor, OGEMID Virtual Seminar on Damages in Investment Arbitration

  • ‘Investment Promotion and Protection in the East African Community: Trends and Prospects’, Panellist, AILA and University of Geneva Conference and Training, Dar-es-salaam 

  • ‘Training and Recognition of African Lawyers – The AILA Project’, Panellist, SOAS Conference on Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in Supporting Arbitration in Africa, Lagos

  • 'Arbitration in Africa', Panel Chair, ICC Africa Regional Conference, Lagos 

  • ‘Spotlight on Africa: Perspectives on Arbitration’, Panellist, ICCA Congress

  • ‘Investment Facilitation in COMESA, EAC and SADC’, Panellist, University of Geneva and University of Lausanne, 5th Expert Seminar on Contemporary Perspectives on International Investment Law, Geneva

  • ‘The standards of protection under investment treaties: Is greater clarity required? Panellist, ICC Paris

  • ‘Implications of a Regional Approach to the Regulation of Foreign Investment in Southern and Eastern Africa: The COMESA and SADC Experience’, Panellist, Geneva Talks, Geneva

  • 'Motivations for a Regional Approach in the Regulation of Foreign Investment in East Africa' Panellist, East African Arbitration Conference, Dar-es-Salaam

  • 'Opportunities in Investor-State Arbitration', Panellist, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch Annual Conference, Lagos

  • 'Striking the legitimate balance between Host-State sovereignty and Investor needs: Perspectives from and regarding Africa', Panel Chair, ATLAS Atlanta Conference

  • 'International Investment Law: Historical Background, Policy Objectives and Issues', Trainer, AILA training, London

  • ‘African States and the Use of Investment Arbitration', Panellist, ICAMA African Roundtable, Abuja 

  • ‘Investment Arbitration vs. Commercial Arbitration – Differences and Similarities’, Panellist, CILS International Arbitration Symposium, Austria

  • ‘Ethical Standards in Investment Arbitration: Challenges in Practice’, Moderator, Lunch Seminar, AAA, Miami 

  • ‘AILA, Its Role and Prospects’, Speaker, Lunch seminar, King & Spalding, New York

  • ‘Non-African parties freely select African governing laws but often reject African seats of Arbitration – the need for change? Panellist, Kuramo Conference, Lagos, Nigeria

  • ‘Institutional Arbitration in Africa: LCIA/ICC Experience’, Speaker, ALN and Stephenson Harwood Seminar, London

  • ‘The Regionalization of Investment Treaties’ Panel Chair, 19th Investment Treaty Forum, London

  • 'Is Africa Confronting Its Challenges on International Arbitration’ Speaker, Institute of Cultural Diplomacy Conference on the African Union and Cultural Diplomacy, London

  • 'Getting the Basics Right', Speaker, LCIA African Users' Council Symposium, Accra

  • 'Choice of law in arbitration - C v. D', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London

  • 'Arbitration Awards and Limitation Periods - National Ability SA v Tinna Oils & Chemicals Ltd', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London

  • 'Confidentiality in Arbitration - Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London

  • 'The social responsibility of lawyers', Speaker, Commonwealth Lawyers Association Conference, Nairobi, Kenya

  • 'Jurisdiction of the Tribunal - Lesotho Highlands v Impregilo SpA & Ors', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London

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