Cost awards are a central tool for tribunals to balance their decisions and deal out sanctions. Drawing on their practical experience as counsel and arbitrator, our panelists Dilber Devitre, Lukas Fellmann, Sabrine Schnyder and Julia Simon will debate case scenarios relating to key cost issues, such as the application of the ‘costs follow the event’ principle, the recoverability of in-house, AI/technology and third-party funding costs, the determination of costs’ reasonableness, and cost allocation based on parties’ behavior. The discussion will be moderated by Tim Isler.
The event is open to everyone with an interest in arbitration. We look forward to an insightful discussion!
After the event hosted by Advestra, there will be an optional dinner at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense).
Hybrid event
DIS40 Zürich: Who Pays the Price? A Debate on Costs in International Arbitration
Date: 26 May 2026, 17:30 (registration) | 18:00 (panel)
Location: Advestra, Uraniastrasse 9, 8001 Zurich / Online participation over MS Teams
Speakers/Moderator:
- Dilber Devitre, Counsel, Homburger
- Lukas Fellmann, Managing Associate, Walder Wyss
- Sabrine Schnyder, Independent Arbitrator
- Julia Simon, Legal Counsel, Swiss Arbitration Centre
- Tim Isler, Associate, Lenz & Staehelin
Registration:
We look forward to receiving your registration by Friday, 22 May 2026 to sekretariat(at)epartners.ch (including a message if you are attending the dinner or wish to join online).