An Investment in International Arbitration: Tea with Claus von Wobeser

An Investment in International Arbitration: Tea with Claus von Wobeser

Author: The D.C. Bar International Law Community June 12, 2025 Duration: 1:21:37

To say that Claus von Wobeser took a road less traveled to his exemplary career in international arbitration is an understatement. Gaela and Nicole take time for tea with international arbitration leader Claus von Wobeser, covering a range of issues, from his unusual beginnings in the field of international arbitration, to being on the ground floor of a legal field in its nascency, growing international arbitration in Mexico, the importance of embracing beneficial technology, concerns and cautious hope about the future of the Mexican judiciary, and an exhortation for international arbitration practitioners to embrace page limits.



Gaela Gehring Flores and Nicole Silver, both attorneys with the D.C. Bar International Law Community, serve as your guides through the often-opaque world of cross-border dispute resolution in The Tea on International Arbitration. This podcast breaks down complex procedures, emerging trends, and pivotal cases into accessible, bite-sized conversations. Instead of lengthy lectures, each episode focuses on a specific point of interest, offering clarity and practical insight whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just curious about how conflicts between states and foreign investors or multinational corporations are resolved outside of national courts. You'll hear straightforward analysis on everything from the enforcement of awards to the nuances of selecting arbitrators, all presented with a conversational ease. As part of the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network, this series embodies their educational mission, demystifying a specialized legal field without sacrificing depth. Tune in for a direct line to thoughtful discussion that feels more like catching up on the latest developments with knowledgeable colleagues than a formal seminar. The entire podcast is presented by the D.C. Bar Communities, leveraging the expertise within its membership to illuminate the mechanisms that shape global commerce and law.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 31

The Tea on International Arbitration
Podcast Episodes
A Chat with Professor Zachary Douglas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:56
Nicole and Gaela sit down with Professor Douglas to hear his thoughts on best practices for counsel and arbitrators alike, as well as the current state of affairs for international arbitration – where it’s been, where it…
Diversity and Inclusion in International Arbitration - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:08
Part 2 of 2. Nicole and Gaela get into some of the thornier issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in international arbitration with Arif Ali, Co-chair of Dechert's International Arbitration practice. For Part 1, CLI…
Diversity and Inclusion in International Arbitration - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
Part 1 of 2. Nicole and Gaela get into some of the thornier issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in international arbitration with Arif Ali, Co-chair of Dechert's International Arbitration practice. For Part 2, CLI…
Critical Issues in International Arbitration: Present and Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:16
Nicole and Gaela have a casual chat with Patrick Pearsall, Esq. about critical issues facing International Arbitration today and shaping the field for tomorrow. To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law…
The Future of Investment Treaty Arbitration in the EU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
Nicole Silver, Esq. and Gaela Gehring Flores, Esq. speak with Mahnaz Malik, Esq., a barrister with Twenty Essex in London, about the recent Treaty terminating 130 intra-EU BITs and what it and the Achmea decision mean fo…
The Tea on International Arbitration - Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:26
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