Get to know: Lida Fagiri

Newsletter 3/2026 - Insights: Behind the Scenes of the DIS

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What is your role at the DIS?

As Counsel at the DIS, I combine a legal perspective with a passion for organisation and coordination. As part of the DIS Case Management Team, I support arbitration proceedings using DIS Arbitration Rules and help ensure their smooth and effective administration. In my role, I also serve as the link between the parties and arbitral tribunals on the one hand, and the Arbitration Council and Appointing Committee of the DIS on the other.

What path led you to the DIS?

Having spent the final stage of my legal traineeship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I came across numerous arbitration clauses in contracts between international companies. This sparked my curiosity about what happens when disputes actually arise and how arbitration works in practice.

Back in Germany, I worked as a Research Assistant at HSF Kramer in Düsseldorf after completing my second state examination, which further strengthened my interest in international arbitration. After moving to Berlin, joining the DIS felt like a natural next step, as it is the main institution for the administration of arbitration proceedings in Germany.

What do you particularly appreciate about your work?

What I particularly appreciate about my work is - besides the international working environment and the opportunity to engage with the arbitration community through the many events organised by the DIS - the team itself. People of all ages and backgrounds work together at DIS, and everyone is valued for their contributions. This open and supportive culture is something I greatly appreciate.

What motivates you?

What motivates me most is the dynamic nature of the work. With a large number of proceedings and new developments arising every day, no two days are ever the same. I also enjoy being able to provide parties and tribunals with practical and timely support. Knowing that a responsive and service-oriented approach can contribute to the efficient administration of proceedings is particularly rewarding to me.

How would you describe the DIS in three key words?
  • Efficient
  • Dynamic
  • Approachable
Tell us a fun fact we should know about you.

A fun fact about me is that I have a slight obsession with office supplies. New sticky notes, highlighters or planners can genuinely make my day.

Lida Fagiri
 

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