INTRODUCTION | In this seminar, Professor Onyema will explore the development of the “office” of the international arbitrator into an identifiable profession and, drawing from some of the arbitrator (and award) challenges, share some thoughts on whether it is now time for the international arbitration community to recognise and accept this independent role of the professional arbitrator in the context of arbitrator liability for professional misconduct, and the implications of such recognition for the community.

Professor Onyema’s lecture will be followed by a discussion with King & Spalding Partner Ms Elodie Dulac. The event will conclude with a Q&A session.

SPEAKER | Dr Emilia Onyema is a Professor of International Commercial Law at SOAS University of London. She holds a PhD in international commercial arbitration from Queen Mary University of London. She is qualified to practice law in Nigeria and as a Solicitor in England & Wales, and she is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Professor Onyema is also the Director of the SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre, and she accepts appointment as an independent arbitrator with experience as sole, presiding and co arbitrator.

MODERATOR | Ms Elodie Dulac is a partner in King & Spalding’s Singapore office and a member of the firm’s International Arbitration group. She has represented clients in commercial and investment arbitrations around the world, with a particular focus on Asia, where she has been based for over 18 years. She has particular expertise in energy, mining, joint venture/shareholder and investor-State disputes, as well as Asia-Africa disputes. In addition to her work as counsel, Ms Dulac has been appointed as an arbitrator in over 30 arbitrations.

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