Northern European Workshop

  • Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 30, 2025
  • Helsinki

The Young Arbitration Club Finland (YACF), the German Initiative of Young Arbitrators North (DIS40 Nord), the Young Arbitration Practitioners Norway (YAPN), the Young Arbitrators Copenhagen (YAC) and Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) co-host a seminar and workshop to foster the international exchange among younger arbitration practitioners in an informal and interactive setting with the aim of providing practical knowledge for the participants.

We will discuss best practises in advocacy throughout the lifecycle of an international arbitration to learn best practises and to map possible cultural differences and similarities in practising international arbitration in the Nordics. We will seek insight into whether there is a Nordic approach to practising international arbitration and what may be its advantages.

In addition to engaging discussions, we will have ample opportunity to get to know each other, have fun — and for those staying until Saturday — to explore Helsinki.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA:

Thursday evening 28 August 2025

  • Welcome reception with a keynote speech and drinks at Dottir Attorneys Ltd

Friday 29 August 2025

  • Workshops (A-D) at Castrén & Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Krogerus Attorneys Ltd, Roschier, Attorneys Ltd. and Borenius Attorneys Ltd

  • Relaxed dinner and party

Saturday 30 August 2025

  • A guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and drinks at Suomenlinna (self-pay basis).

Please be aware that there is no registration/participation fee, however, dinner will be separately invoiced from registered participants and afterparty as well as optional social programme on Saturday are on a self-pay basis.

As the event is intended to be truly international, there are certain contingents reserved for the participating countries. Once your participation is confirmed, you will receive a separate email. Please make your travel arrangements only after receiving the confirmation. For additional information, please see the event invitation.

The registration form opens on Thursday 12 June at 11 am.