Third-party funding has become a fixture of international arbitration – but how well do we really understand its practical implications, its regulatory landscape, and the tools available to parties and counsel?
In this session, we take a comprehensive look at third-party funding in arbitration, guided by the recently published CIArb Guidelines on Third-Party Funding. We begin with an introduction to the Guidelines, their practical purpose, and the policy goals that guided the drafters, before turning to the broader questions that matter most in practice:
- What is the typical use case for clients seeking third-party funding – is it "just" about the money, or is there more?
- How does the involvement of a funder shape a case – from the perspective of counsel, tribunal, and the parties?
- Disclosure: what is reasonable, and where does it get excessive?
- Is bespoke regulation of third-party funding as an industry needed?
Despite growing acceptance of third-party funding in arbitration practice, key questions around transparency, regulation, and best practices remain unresolved. Join us for an insightful lunchtime exchange of experienced practitioners on a topic that continues to shape how claims are financed, managed, and pursued.
DIS event series 2026 - online
Lunch DIScussions: Demystifying Third-Party Funding in Arbitration – Best Practices, Policy Considerations, and an Introduction to the CIArb Guidelines
Date: 12 March 2026, 1.00 - 2.00 pm
The event will take place as a video conference.
For further information please refer to the programme. Participation in this event is free of charge.
Registration
Please register on or before 10 March 2026 via the link below. By registering you accept the DIS General Terms and Conditions for Conferences and Workshops.