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The School of International Arbitration Annual Lecture in Dispute Resolution

When: Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Online / Lecture Theatre, Centre For Commercial Law Studies, 67-69 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JB

Exploring the Investment Mediation Universe

This year’s Annual Lecture in Dispute Resolution will be delivered by Frauke Nitschke, Senior Counsel at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, on the topic of “Exploring the Investment Mediation Universe”. From the inclusion of mediation in an increasing number of international investment agreements, to new investor-State mediation rules at ICSID, and a growing body of investment mediation cases—the topic of investment mediation has moved into the dispute-resolution spotlight for a reason. In addition to current developments in the field of investment mediation, Frauke will also look ahead at future challenges and opportunities for mediation in the sphere of international investment law.

Frauke Nitschke wearing a blue top and standing in front of shrubbery

About the speaker

Frauke Nitschke is a Senior Counsel at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Frauke serves as the team lead for ICSID staff handling proceedings in English. Frauke also serves as Secretary of tribunals, conciliation commissions and ad hoc committees in investor-State proceedings conducted pursuant to the ICSID Convention and the ICSID Additional Facility Rules involving a variety of economic sectors and legal instruments. Frauke further leads ICSID’s investor-State mediation activities, including the drafting of the ICSID Mediation Rules and amendments to ICSID’s conciliation frameworks. Frauke has conducted investment mediation skills trainings for mediators and government officials. Frauke regularly speaks at international conferences on investment mediation and recently chaired ICSID’s Investment Mediation Insights seminars. Prior to joining ICSID, Frauke served in the World Bank’s Legal Vice Presidency and the Inspection Panel. Frauke is an accredited mediator and admitted to the D.C. and New York State Bar. She holds a law degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center, and a master’s degree in psychology from the FernUniversität Hagen.

Dr Anna Howard (Queen Mary University of London) will provide an introduction and welcome Frauke Nitschke.

Please register above to attend either in person (in the Lecture Theatre) or online and you will be sent a Zoom link to access the event the day before it takes place.

For those attending in person, there will be a drinks reception after the lecture.

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