Fifty shades of magenta: managing sanctions in international arbitration

Presentation

Join us at Linklaters during the Paris Arbitration Week 2025 for a thought-provoking event exploring the intricate interplay between international sanctions and arbitration. As global sanctions regimes continue to evolve, they pose new challenges and complexities within the realm of international arbitration. This event will delve into the various aspects and consequences of sanctions affecting arbitration proceedings, offering a comprehensive overview of this critical area, including:

• Effect of Sanctions on Arbitration Agreements and Contracts: How sanctions affect arbitration agreements and contractual obligations.
• Challenges in Asset Recovery: What are complexities in enforcing arbitral awards when sanctions restrict asset access or fund transfers.
• Proceedings Brought by Sanctioned Entities Against Sanctioning Countries in Investment Arbitration: How investor-State arbitration framework is used by sanctioned entities against the imposition of sanctions by the sanctioning countries.
• CJEU Preliminary Questions on Sanctions: What are the questions to be addressed by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding sanctions and their effects on arbitration.

This event offers legal practitioners, academics, and arbitrators a chance to discuss implications of sanctions on arbitration. As international disputes intersect increasingly with geopolitical and legal complexities, understanding these issues is essential for navigating the future landscape of international arbitration. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching discussion.

Please note that space for this event is limited. Early registration is highly recommended.

We look forward to an engaging and insightful session during the Paris Arbitration Week.