The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London is delighted to invite you to a special evening on Wednesday 6 November to celebrate the launch of ‘English Arbitration and Mediation in the Long Eighteenth Century’.

The latest volume of Professor Derek Roebuck’s landmark study in the history of arbitral practice, English Arbitration and Mediation in the Long Eighteenth Century, examines alternative dispute resolution practices from 1700 – 1815. Co-authored with Dr Francis Calvert Boorman and Dr Rhiannon Markless, the book draws on court records, law reports, newspapers and memoirs to consider how contentious issues were settled in a variety of arenas and in all strata of English society. The practices of mediation and arbitration across various sectors of eighteenth-century England are explored, including services offered by the State, as well as private arbitration and mediation, in areas as diverse as business, sport and religion. Finally, the book ends with a discussion of the increasing involvement of legal professionals.

Hosted by Professor Carl Stychin, Director of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, the event will begin with a welcome from international arbitrator V.V. Veeder QC of 24 Lincoln’s Inn Fields/Essex Court Chambers. Lead researcher Dr Francis Boorman will present a short summary of the book’s findings, to be followed by a panel discussion featuring Karyl Nairn QC, European co-head of the International Litigation and Arbitration Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

The discussion will be followed by a networking reception.

Official Book Launch:
English Arbitration and Mediation in the Long Eighteenth Century
Wednesday 6 November 2019, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Council Chamber, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Charles Clore House
17 Russell Square
WC1B 5DR