Register to attend London International Disputes Week 2026 (1-5 June)

Now in its seventh year, the much-anticipated London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026 will be taking place on 1-5 June 2026, bringing together legal experts from around the globe to engage in insightful discussions on the key trends, themes and talking points in dispute resolution. The theme of LIDW 2026 is "Tradition, Trust and Transformation in Dispute Resolution".

As a founding member of LIDW, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is delighted to be actively participating in prominent events throughout LIDW 2026, including the Member Hosted Events below with our International Arbitration, Public International Law and Construction Disputes practices and those listed on our website. 

International Law After the Rules Based Order: Legitimacy and Power in a Changing Global System

As multilateral systems face growing strain and institutional legitimacy faces fundamental challenges, the role and relevance of public international law are increasingly uncertain. This session examines how international law is made, contested and enforced when major powers selectively invoke norms and traditional governance anchors such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization lose influence. The discussion considers treaty practice, contested sovereignty, collective security and the potential future for middle powers. It maps the structural challenges confronting international law and asks whether states should rebuild institutions, create new ones or rethink the foundations of global governance. Hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and Twenty Essex. 

You can register for this event here.

Construction Disputes in the Defence Sector

Construction plays a critical role in the timely delivery and operational effectiveness of defence sector projects, from defence infrastructure to specialised facilities and installations. Against the current backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and renewed focus on defence spending globally, construction claims and disputes pose significant risks to project continuity and even national security interests. This panel will explore the key legal and contractual challenges in managing construction claims and disputes within the defence sector, providing insights on this increasingly complex and high-stakes area. Hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and HKA.

You can register for this event here.

Carbon offsets and corporate carbon neutrality claims: disputes and quantum issues

This panel will consider the developing disputes connected with the voluntary carbon market and sustainability claims made in reliance on investments in carbon offsets, as well as the range of complex quantum and valuation issues connected with the use of offsets. Hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and NERA. 

You can register for this event here.

States and State-owned Entities: Arbitrating with the Indian State

As India expands its global economic footprint, disputes involving the Indian State and State Owned Entities (SOEs), such as PSUs, are becoming increasingly consequential for cross border investors and multinational contractors. This panel examines the landscape of both commercial arbitrations and investment treaty claims involving the Indian State and SOEs, against the backdrop of evolving governmental policy, legislative reforms, array of judicial decisions and on the ground experience. Hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, JSA Advocates & Solicitors and The MCIA. The event will be followed by a networking reception.

You can register for this event here. 

Registration is through the LIDW website. You can view all of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Member Hosted Events on our website.