Choosing the seat of arbitration - Arbitrating Energy disputes

L’Association des Juristes Franco-Britanniques / The Franco-British Lawyers Society (AJFB/FBLS) is organising an event kindly co-hosted by the Scottish Arbitration Centre and Ciarb Scottish Branch, on 20 April 2026 between 17.30 and 20.30.

The AJFB/FBLS has a long tradition of events on “Which Seat of Arbitration to Choose?” taking place, on a rotating basis, among England & Wales, France, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Switzerland.

The speakers will address the fixed seats of arbitration for certain Energy Disputes, ad hoc arbitrations, fast track arbitrations, the use of expert evidence, arbitrations on “Teams” as opposed to “in person”, and the use of seats in smaller jurisdictions, amongst other topics.

We are extremely honoured that the Right Honourable Lady Carmichael has agreed to chair our panel of speakers coming from these five different legal systems

Opening remarks

Robert Stevenson

Former President of the English and Welsh section of the AJFB/ FBLS, Arbitrator and Adjudicator, Solicitor in England & Wales and Hong Kong.

Chair of the debate

The Right Honourable Lady Carmichael

Senator of the College of Justice

She will introduce the panellists from England and Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Switzerland who will be speaking on a number of issues concerning energy disputes.

Speakers

> Nhu-Hoang TRAN THANG (Switzerland)

> The Right Honourable Lord Justice McCLOSKEY (Northern Ireland)

> Gillian CARMICHAEL LEMAIRE (Scotland)

> Charles MARQUAND (France)

> Dr Leonardo CARPENTIERI (England & Wales )

After a short presentation by each speaker on the above-mentioned, a debate between the speakers directed by the Chair will enable the speakers to interact on all these issues.