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Advanced Training Workshop: Corruption and Arbitration
Advanced Training Workshop: Corruption and Arbitration
20 November 2024
Online
Cost: £200
 
The number of cases in which parties allege corruption in international arbitration continues to rise with some of these cases involving amounts in hundreds of millions and even billions of US dollars. Our forthcoming advance training workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of the issues involved and the applicable legal frameworks. Tutors: Vlad Meerovich, a commercial litigator from Peters & Peters specialising in the field of complex corporate and financial fraud, and Professor Yarik Kryvoi  will guide you through relevant domestic and international law frameworks. 
Topics include
 
• Key approaches to corruption in domestic legal frameworks, including the UK Bribery Act
• International frameworks relevant to corruption, including treaties such as the UN Convention against Corruption
• Duties of arbitral tribunals when examining allegations of corruption
• Proving corruption, including burden and standard of proof and red flags
• Peculiarities of corruption allegations in the context of international commercial arbitration, including the consequences of finding corruption
• Understanding what makes allegations of corruption different in investor-state arbitration, including the consequences of finding corruption.
 
Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available
 
Advanced Training Workshop: Universal Jurisdiction
Advanced Training Workshop: Universal Jurisdiction
27 November 2024
Online
Cost: £200
 
 
Prosecutions based on the principle of universal jurisdiction are an increasingly important accountability mechanism for international crimes. Our upcoming advanced training workshop on universal jurisdiction will explore developments in the theory and practice relating to this legal principle over the past century, from its early roots through to current trends and potential future directions. In the workshop, we will explore the legal and historical basis of universal jurisdiction, the approaches adopted by various States in notable prosecutions conducted in reliance on the principle in recent years, and challenges, criticisms and potential future developments in this space.
 
Workshop topics include:
• Historical roots and development of universal jurisdiction
• Legal basis, domestic mechanisms and procedures and complementarity with international prosecutions
• Recent prosecutions of note and specific approaches adopted in selected States
• Challenges, criticisms, potential future directions and areas of opportunity
 
Expert tutors include Prof Elies van Sliedregt, Dr Devika Hovell and Kirsty Sutherland
 
Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available
 
Lord Upjohn Lecture - The Suffering Helper: Lawyer Wellbeing, Professional Performance and Collective Responsibility

Thursday 21 November 2024 | 18:00 - 20:00 | London, Sebastian St, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK

 

Join us for the ALT's prestigious annual Lord Upjohn Lecture, bringing together legal academics and legal professionals to discuss key issues in law.

 

What lies at the heart of poor lawyer wellbeing and how can we support a healthier, better performing profession? James Pereira KC will explore this question through a systemic lens, from the intimate realm of the individual through to the health of the wider system, and asking of each of us: what is our part and what can we do?

 

For more information and to book tickets, please click here.

Memberships Manager £ £38,750 – £41,750 gross per annum (Depending on experience)

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to Barristers at every stage of their careers.

In this fulltime role (37.5 hrs p/w) you will assist the Head of Membership in delivering and developing the current Middle Temple membership offering.

 We’d love to hear from you if you have excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively. If you have experience in providing support, instruction and guidance to employees with ability to lead and develop individuals then this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please click here to download and complete the application form. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Closing date: 10am on 9th December 2024. Interviews: 13th December 2024.

November 2024: A Tale of Two Deputy Treasurers

This month’s edition features highlights selected from the archives of two men who served as Deputy Treasurer to Royal Benchers, Sir Peter Edlin and Sir Henry MacGeagh, and explores the diverse themes around their records, including royal connections, legal controversies and family history.

Oral History Project

As you may be aware, last year the Inn launched an Oral History Project, led by the Archive and Collections Department, with the particular objective of gathering stories from historically marginalised and underrepresented groups, in order to ensure that these stories are heard, recorded, and passed on as part of the Inn’s history. The next phase of the project will focus on collecting histories from disabled members.

December 2024: Lights, Camera, Action - The Inn's History Through Film

Middle Temple is a tranquil oasis in central London consisting of beautiful historic buildings and spaces, which has in recent years let to it becoming an iconic filming destination. In this month’s edition, we look back at a selection of the wide range of productions that have used the Middle Temple as a set location and explore areas of the Inn’s history through themes touched upon in these films.

Memberships Manager – £38,750 – £41,750 gross per annum (Depending on experience)

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.

In this fulltime role (37.5 hrs p/w) you will assist the Head of Membership in delivering and developing the current Middle Temple membership offering.

We’d love to hear from you if you have excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively. If you have experience in providing support, instruction and guidance to employees with ability to lead and develop individuals then this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please visit the Middle Temple jobs page for further information about us, all our vacancies & to download and complete the application form. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered. Closing date: 10am on 13th January 2025. Interviews: 16th January 2025.

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