CMS event: Where will you resolve your next dispute?
Are International Commercial Courts a valid option? Panel discussion
Event details
Programme
24 Nov 2026
As businesses face increasingly complex cross-border disputes, the choice of forum has become a critical strategic decision. Alongside arbitration and traditional litigation, a new generation of specialised commercial courts is emerging across Europe, offering international businesses alternative pathways for resolving high-value disputes.
This session will provide practical insights for management and in-house lawyers responsible for dispute resolution strategy, contract drafting and risk management. Through a candid discussion between judges, corporate counsel and dispute resolution practitioners, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on:
- Commercial courts vs arbitration: Selecting the most effective forum for international disputes
- Managing litigation risk and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensuring confidentiality of disputes
- The rise of forum competition: Which jurisdictions are most attractive and why?
- A look into the future: What is the direction of commercial courts and more generally international disputes? What do the in-house counsel expect from commercial courts?
Whether you regularly deal with cross-border disputes or simply want to stay ahead of developments shaping the international litigation landscape, this discussion will provide actionable insights and an opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field.
Following the discussion, you are invited to join us for a networking reception and informal conversation with the speakers and fellow guests.
Location
Dreikönigstrasse 7
P.O. Box
8022 Zurich
Switzerland
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