ACICA Melbourne Arbitration Symposium 2025 – 24 July 2025

The Melbourne Arbitration Symposium is a half-day symposium on arbitration that will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from a wonderful line-up of speakers on the latest developments and trends in arbitration. This year the theme of the symposium is 'Managing Mega Disputes'.
The symposium will include a keynote address and two panel discussions.

The keynote address will be provided by The Hon. Wayne Martin AC KC, Francis Burt Chambers and 39 Essex Chambers (topic TBC).

The panel discussions are as follows:

Panel 1: Complex Mega Disputes: Arbitration to the Rescue?

This panel will explore how to manage mega disputes, through arbitration and other means of dispute resolution.

Confirmed speakers are as follows:

Chair:

Gemma Thomas, Partner, Pinsent Masons

Panellists:

• Jeff Gleeson KC, Victorian Bar
• Leah Ratcliff, Lead Counsel Dispute Resolution, Santos Ltd
• Nick Rudge, Partner, Allens

Panel 2: Trends and Innovations in Dispute Resolution

This panel will explore emerging sectors (including IP and ESG disputes) and innovative dispute resolution techniques.

Confirmed speakers are as follows:

Chair:

Matthew Harvey KC, Victorian Bar

Panellists:

• Her Honour Judge Brimer, County Court of Victoria
• Gitanjali Bajaj, Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration,

Julian Berenholtz, Partner, Allens and Bronwyn Lincoln, Partner, Thomson Geer and Chair of ACICA Victorian State Committee will also provide introductions.

Closing remarks will be provided by The Hon. Justice Stynes, Supreme Court of Victoria.

A drinks reception generously hosted by Allens will follow the discussion.

Attendance for non-SoCLA members is $50. However, we are pleased to confirm that attendance for SoCLA members has been discounted to $35.

All profits generated by the event will go to towards the ACICA Education Fund, which supports the ACICA Pacific Islands Practitioner Scholarship Program.

Event Location and time

Allens, Level 37/101 Collins St, Melbourne

Thursday 24 July 2025 2:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Please click here to register