London International Disputes Week 2025
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London International Disputes Week (LIDW) returns for its sixth year, once again bringing together the global dispute resolution community to explore key issues, share insights, and promote best practices worldwide. This year’s theme is "Innovation in dispute resolution: navigating global risks".
Farrer & Co is proud to support LIDW25 and will be hosting two events during the week. These sessions will offer expert perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, and risks impacting dispute resolution.
To find out more about our events and to register, please follow the links below.
Litigating social media: a defamation labyrinth?
Wednesday 4 June | 11.00am – 11.45am
Leaders in the field of media and communications law, Athalie Matthews (Counsel at Farrer & Co) and Adrienne Page KC (Joint Head of Chambers at 5RB) discuss the issues around litigating defamation claims arising out of social media.
Fraud and asset tracing in focus: multi-disciplinary perspectives
Thursday 5 June | 9.00am – 10.30am
Our expert panel, Sally Mantell (Senior Associate at Farrer & Co), Gretta Schumacher (Barrister at Essex Court Chambers), Anne-Marie Hitchin (Director at AlixPartners) and Alexandra Knatchbull (Vice President at CRA) will explore key legal, financial, and regulatory challenges in fraud investigations and dispute resolution. Gain valuable insights into emerging trends, risk mitigation strategies, and cross-border enforcement from leading practitioners in the field.
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