Bucharest Arbitration Days

Bucharest Arbitration Days Bucharest Arbitration Days (“BARD”) is the prime arbitration conference in Romania.

08/05/2025

Bucharest is waiting for you 🇷🇴 BArD 2025!

Join us on 5 & 6 June 2025 for two days of sharp dialogue, unmatched networking, and vibrant Bucharest vibes.

Bucharest Arbitration Days 2025 will address pressing issues including due process concerns in international arbitration, the impact of costs on access to arbitral justice, the essential role of arbitrators in ensuring due process, and the role of counsel and experts in international arbitration. Additionally, it will explore the intersections of arbitral justice with climate change and energy transition, as well as due process in the context of recent legal developments and emerging technologies.

🔔 Secure your spot early - this is an in-person event with limited seating
https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2025-edition/

The Bucharest Arbitration Days are co-organized by The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and Wolters Kluwer România, with the support of:

Gold Partners:
Stoica & Asociații, Suciu Partners, Neagu Dinu Partners

Silver Partners:
Filip & Company, LEAUA DAMCALI DEACONU PAUNESCU - LDDP, Muşat & Asociaţii, NNDKP, Schoenherr Attorneys at Law Romania, Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații, Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners

Supporting Partners:
Global Arbitration Review, OGEL Energy Law / Transnational Dispute Management (TDM), Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge, YRAP - Young Romanian Arbitration Practitioners

Media Partners:
BizLawyer, JURIDICE.ro, TVR Romania, Radio Romania, Nine O’Clock

✨ 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ is almost here! ✨📅 Mark your calendars: June 5–6, 2025🌍 Over 37 speakers from ...
11/04/2025

✨ 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ is almost here! ✨

📅 Mark your calendars: June 5–6, 2025

🌍 Over 37 speakers from 14 countries across 4 continents

🔎 Theme: Reassessing Access to Justice and Due Process in International Arbitration

From the role of arbitrators and counsel to climate change, impact of costs on access to arbitral justice, and tech in arbitration — the discussions will be anything but predictable. Expect sharp debates, bold ideas, and a fresh take on some of the biggest questions shaping international arbitration today.

🔗 Our brand-new website is live: https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2025-edition/

📝 Registration is officially open!

Bucharest is ready to welcome the international arbitration community once again for two full days of ideas, connections, and forward-thinking conversations.

See you in June!

The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania
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💡Get ready for an enlightening session at Bucharest Arbitration Days 2024 as we welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐰 𝐊𝐂 as ou...
02/05/2024

💡Get ready for an enlightening session at Bucharest Arbitration Days 2024 as we welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐰 𝐊𝐂 as our esteemed keynote speaker! Join us on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟎𝟗:𝟒𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐄𝐓 for an insightful discussion on the latest developments shaping the international arbitration world.

⚖️ A leading British barrister, arbitrator, professor and teacher of arbitration, Professor Lew is a distinguished figure in the field of international arbitration, serving as Professor of International Arbitration and Head of the School of International Arbitration, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London. With over 40 years of experience in arbitration, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

As a full-time arbitrator in international commercial and investment disputes, Professor Lew has a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of arbitration practice. His past roles include serving as a partner at Herbert Smith, where he led the international arbitration practice group. Professor Lew has been appointed as a sole, presiding and co-arbitrator in arbitrations under the rules of all the major arbitral institutions and under UNCITRAL and Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution rules.

⚡🤔 In a recent lecture highlighted by Global Arbitration Review, Professor Lew remarked on the "interesting times" facing arbitration, citing challenges such as the cancellation of bilateral investment treaties, scrutiny of arbitrator decision-making processes, the emergence of international courts, and the rise of new arbitration institutions worldwide.

We eagerly anticipate Professor Lew's keynote speech, where he will delve deeper into these pressing issues and explore the cutting-edge topics shaping the future of international arbitration.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the leading authorities in the field. Join us at the Bucharest Arbitration Days 2024 for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of arbitration.

🌐 Curious to explore the full agenda? Visit our website at https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2024-edition/ for detailed information on panel topics, speaker profiles, and registration details.

Secure your spot today and join us in Bucharest!

✨ We are thrilled to announce that 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐓 - International Institute for the ...
30/04/2024

✨ We are thrilled to announce that 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐓 - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, and Of Counsel at PedersoliGattai, will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Bucharest Arbitration Days Conference. Her keynote speech is scheduled for 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟎𝟗:𝟒𝟓 – 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐄𝐓.

Prof. Maria-Chiara Malaguti is a renowned expert in international law, trade law, and economics, with a wealth of experience in international investment law and sustainable development. As a Full Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy, she brings a depth of knowledge to her role as keynote speaker.

Her impressive credentials include serving as legal expert to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing Italy in ISDS reform negotiations, and chairing the UNCITRAL Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Additionally, she holds the prestigious position of President of UNIDROIT, the oldest international organization for the unification of private law, marking her as the first woman to hold this esteemed role.

Prof. Maria-Chiara Malaguti's expertise extends to her work as a senior legal expert for the World Bank, where she has assisted over 60 countries in payment systems, financial markets, and governance.

She graduated in both Law and Economics at the University Alma Mater of Bologna, and received an LLM from Harvard Law School and a doctorate from the European University Institute of Florence.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain insights from our esteemed keynote speaker at our upcoming conference in June.

🌐 Curious to explore the full agenda? Visit our website at https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2024-edition/ for detailed information on panel topics, speaker profiles, and registration details.

Secure your spot today and join us in Bucharest!

We're thrilled to unveil the agenda for the much-anticipated 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 conference, now in its fift...
01/04/2024

We're thrilled to unveil the agenda for the much-anticipated 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 conference, now in its fifth edition!

🔍 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: With a theme centered around the legitimacy of international arbitration as a preferred dispute resolution mechanism for commercial disputes, this year's conference promises thought-provoking discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities.

📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Hosted over two days at Grand Hotel Bucharest, Sala Ronda, and featuring seven dynamic panels, the conference will bring together over 40 arbitration experts from 12 countries and 3 continents, who will share their expertise and engage in debates on the evolving landscape of arbitration.

🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We're honored to welcome distinguished keynote speakers for the 2024 edition:

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝑴 𝑳𝒆𝒘 𝑲𝑪: An eminent international arbitrator from Twenty Essex and Professor of International Arbitration and Head of the School of International Arbitration, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London.

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒕𝒊: Renowned as of counsel at PedersoliGattai and a Professor of International Law at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan/Rome, Italy), Professor Malaguti brings a wealth of expertise to the conference.

✨ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: As in previous years, the conference is supported by esteemed partners, including the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), OGEL Energy Law / Transnational Dispute Management (TDM), and YRAP - Young Romanian Arbitration Practitioners.

🙏 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: THANK YOU to our esteemed partners for their invaluable support in making this event possible.

Clifford Chance Badea, CMS Romania, Dragne & Asociații, Filip & Company, LEAUA DAMCALI DEACONU PAUNESCU - LDDP, Muşat & Asociaţii, Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații, NNDKP, Schönherr Attorneys at Law (Romania), STOICA & ASOCIAȚII , Suciu Popa, Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii & Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners .

🌐 Access the Agenda: Curious to explore the full agenda*? Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/daZhA9qy for detailed information on panel topics, speaker profiles, and registration details.

Secure your spot today and join us in Bucharest!

*𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑢𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠.

🗓️ Save the Date, Arbitration Enthusiasts! 🌍🌟The much-anticipated Bucharest Arbitration Days conference is back, and it'...
14/11/2023

🗓️ Save the Date, Arbitration Enthusiasts! 🌍🌟

The much-anticipated Bucharest Arbitration Days conference is back, and it's bigger than ever! 🚀 Mark your calendars for June 6-7, 2024, as we invite you to join us for the fifth edition of this dynamic event.

Get ready for two days filled with insightful discussions, unparalleled networking opportunities, and an exploration of 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Stay tuned for more updates, details of the program will follow shortly at: www.bucharestarbitrationdays.com

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the vibrant world of international arbitration!

As draws near, we extend a big thank you to:𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛)𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...
05/06/2023

As draws near, we extend a big thank you to:

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛)

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞

𝐎𝐢𝐥, 𝐆𝐚𝐬 & 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 (𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐋) / 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐓𝐃𝐌)

𝐘𝐑𝐀𝐏 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

for your continued support of this event. This conference would not be possible without your strong backing.

✨ We are thrilled to share that Corina-Alina Corbu, President of The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice, Cătăl...
31/05/2023

✨ We are thrilled to share that Corina-Alina Corbu, President of The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice, Cătălin Predoiu, Romanian Minister of Justice, and Stefan DEACONU, President of The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania will be joining us in the opening of Bucharest Arbitration Days on June 8th to kick off the 4th edition of the conference that promises two full days of innovative discussions, thought-provoking sessions, and interactive networking opportunities.

🚀 Check the detailed agenda of here https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2023-edition/

💡 Still looking for more reasons on why to register? Here are this year’s conference highlights:

🔸 Insightful keynotes by Prof. George Bermann, Director of the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, Columbia Law School, and Martina Polasek, Deputy Secretary-General, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), World Bank Group

🔸 Interactive, expert-led panel sessions and engaging deep dives into the Stakeholders’ Role in International Arbitration

🔸 With around 150 professionals currently registered for this conference from across Europe, the event will provide a great deal of networking opportunities, stimulating reveals, and thought leadership exchanges.

Register now to secure your place 🔔 https://bucharestarbitrationdays.com/2023-edition/

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