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Conference Report: Launch of the IR Global Arbitration Committee – Berlin 2025

From 13 to 16 September 2025 | Berlin, Germany

From 13 to 16 September 2025, the IR Global Annual Conference Legacy in Motion took place in Berlin, bringing together over 400 members from across the world. OBLIN Attorneys at Law had the honor of serving as the headline sponsor of this year’s conference, underlining our firm’s strong commitment to cross-border collaboration and international dispute resolution.

A New Start for Arbitration within IR Global

A defining moment of the conference was the official launch of the IR Global Arbitration Committee. The inaugural meeting, chaired by Nicolò Manzini, brought together thirty arbitration practitioners from every continent. This newly established forum reflects IR Global’s recognition of arbitration’s central role in international commerce and dispute resolution.

In Mr. Manzini’s words, the kick-off session was a “huge success”, offering “a glimpse of the great potential this group brings.”

Contributions from the Founding Members

Several members played a decisive role in shaping the Committee’s foundations, among them:

  • Roger Canals
  • Howard Colman
  • Wissam Mghazli
  • Klaus Oblin

The meeting was enriched by contributions from more than two dozen arbitration specialists, whose diverse expertise and perspectives provided a strong basis for the Committee’s future work.

Looking Ahead

The launch of the Arbitration Committee marks an exciting new chapter within the IR Global network. Its objectives include:

  • Facilitating knowledge exchange among arbitration professionals;
  • Developing best practices for cross-border dispute resolution;
  • Supporting joint publications, thought leadership, and referrals;
  • Enhancing IR Global’s service offering in international arbitration.

While challenges lie ahead, the Berlin conference made clear that there is shared momentum and determination to turn this initiative into a lasting success. For OBLIN, both as headline sponsor of the Annual Conference and as an active contributor to the new Committee, this development reaffirms our role as a trusted partner in international arbitration and litigation.

The newly founded IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee
The newly founded IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee
John-Robert Skrob at the Oblin booth at IR Global
The OBLIN booth at IR Global – John-Robert Skrob engaging with attendees and sharing our merchandise.
From left to right: Lucija Daolio, Ivanna Alecska, Klaus Oblin, Stefan Choi, and Michael Ibesich
Team OBLIN – Lucija Daolio, Ivanna Alecska, Klaus Oblin, Stefan Choi, and Michael Ibesich at the IR Global Berlin Event Reception.
From left to right: Lucija Daolio, Michael Ibesich, John-Robert Skrob, and Ivanna Alecska
Gala Dinner at the prestigious BOLLE Festsäle in Berlin, just steps from the Brandenburg Gate – with Lucija Daolio, Michael Ibesich, John-Robert Skrob, and Ivanna Alecska.
The inaugural IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee assembly at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin (1)
The inaugural IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee assembly at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin (1)
The inaugural IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee assembly at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin (2)
The inaugural IR Global Arbitration Sub-Committee assembly at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin (2)
From left to right: Lucija Daolio and Ivanna Alecska
Our in-house rising stars, Lucija Daolio and Ivanna Alecska – future arbitrators and litigators! – IR Global, JW Marriott Hotel Berlin
Tom Wheeler and Klaus Oblin on stage
Founder of IR Global, Tom Wheeler, and Headline Sponsor, Klaus Oblin, on stage at the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, highlighting their long-standing business relationship
From left to right: Ross Nicholls, Michael Ibesich, Klaus Oblin and Tom Wheeler
IR Global Founder Ross Nicholls (far left) and Tom Wheeler (far right), together with Michael Ibesich and Klaus Oblin at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin
From left to right: Michael Ibesich and John-Robert Skrob
Michael Ibesich and John-Robert Skrob from Team OBLIN enjoying a glass of wine at the Gala Dinner reception
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