From March 15 to 19, 2026, the Panama’s Arbitration & ADR Week 2026 took place. LOVILL proudly supported this event as a Diamond Sponsor, where we had the opportunity to support and contribute to the discussion on key developments in international arbitration.
Organized by the Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje de Panamá (CECAP), the conference brought together top-tier legal practitioners, international arbitrators, academic figures, and key institutions to tackle the evolving landscape and contemporary hurdles facing the arbitration community today.
Beyond our sponsorship, LOVILL’s partners played a central role in driving the academic agenda. They moderated vital, high-level discussions addressing complex cross-border issues, regulatory frameworks, and modern hearing practices:
Leading the Academic Agenda: Key Panels
- Contemporary Trends in Investment Arbitration: Between Protection and Regulation, Where Do We Stand?
- Moderator: Isabel Cristina López (Partner, LOVILL)
- Focus: This session delved into recent regulatory and procedural shifts in investment arbitration. Key topics included early-stage strategies, state counterclaims, and the increasing weight of investor obligations surrounding human rights and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. The panel also addressed essential facets of modern practice, such as transparency, confidentiality, and data protection in handling digital evidence, alongside cutting-edge regional case law trends.
- The Management of Evidence in Hearings: International Standards vs. Latin American Practice
- Moderator: Christopher Glasscock (Partner, LOVILL)
- Focus: This panel focused on standardizing hearing practices across jurisdictions. Speakers analyzed applicable legal frameworks, tribunal discretion, electronic evidence management, and cross-border preservation. The discussion also provided deep insights into oral testimony dynamics and optimal cross-examination formats within arbitration hearings today.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to CECAP for creating an exceptional environment for professional exchange and constructive academic dialogue. As a firm, we look forward to continuing to support and cultivate spaces that foster the standard of excellence in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) across the region.
