IBA Arb40 Symposium: Emerging challenges in international arbitration - entering the second quarter of the 21st century

2 Nov 2025

Session information

Session one – Legitimacy in urgency: reassessing the role and use of emergency arbitration

Description

Emergency arbitration has become a widely adopted mechanism in institutional arbitration rules, offering parties an expedited route to obtain urgent interim relief before a tribunal is constituted. More than a decade has passed since major arbitral institutions first incorporated emergency arbitration procedures into their rules. This panel will reflect on how emergency arbitration has been used by parties and administered by institutions, exploring pros and cons, frequent challenges and recurring issues. It will also examine how expectations surrounding emergency arbitration are evolving, and whether the mechanism continues to serve its intended purpose effectively.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Oriol Valentí RocaJunyent, Barcelona, Spain

Speakers

Nora Fredstie DAC Beachcroft LLP, London, England
Chris Hunter Torys LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Valerie Park Lee & Ko, Seoul, South Korea
Sarah Péloquin Borden Ladner Gervais, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada