9/24/2026
We be having a conversation with Sir Bernard Eder KC—English barrister, former High Court Judge, leading international arbitrator, and one of the most respected thought leaders in the world of dispute resolution—for a lively and highly interactive fireside chat.
What does it really mean to be an arbitrator in England? How does the experience of sitting as a judge compare with serving on an arbitral tribunal? What makes the English approach to arbitration distinctive—and what might American practitioners find surprising, amusing, or even enviable? We will explore the life of a barrister, the English legal tradition, and the similarities and differences between practicing arbitration on the two sides of the Atlantic.