33 Chambers is pleased to be a part of London International Disputes Week 2026, with members speaking across a series of events addressing key developments in commercial litigation, asset recovery, sanctions, digital assets, and cross-border disputes.

The sessions reflect the breadth of chambers’ disputes practice and bring together leading practitioners from the Bar, solicitors’ firms, and international advisers to discuss emerging legal and practical challenges affecting clients across jurisdictions.

Events we are hosting and speaking at:

WFO Enforcement After Lakatamia: Expanding Liability and Strengthening Reach

3 June 2026 | 09:00 - 10:30

Hosted by 33 Chambers and Payne Hicks Beach LLP, this session examines the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Lakatamia Shipping Co Ltd v Su and the expanding scope of liability for those assisting breaches of worldwide freezing orders.

The panel will explore strategic considerations surrounding freezing relief, cross-border enforcement issues, disclosure obligations, contempt risks, and the increasing willingness of courts to hold third parties accountable in asset recovery litigation.

Our member Faisal Osman will be speaking alongside Sir Robert Buckland KC (Moderator) and Lucas Moore from Payne Hicks Beach LLP.

From Data to Property: Recovering Digital Assets in Modern Law

3 June 2026 | 09:00 - 10:30

This session explores the legal evolution of crypto assets from data to recognised property interests, culminating in the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025.

Drawing on precedent-setting disputes and practical recovery work, the discussion will address urgent injunctive relief, disclosure against exchanges, tracing, cross-border enforcement, and evidential challenges in digital asset litigation.

Our member Flavia Kenyon will be speaking alongside Matt Green from Lawrence Stephens.

Who is really Pulling the String: Ownership and Control in the Sanctions Era

3 June 2026 | 11:30 - 13:00

This panel considers one of the most contested issues in UK sanctions law: the interpretation of ownership and control for the purposes of financial sanctions and asset-freezing measures.

The discussion will examine recent case law, OFSI’s 2026 Call for Evidence, practical compliance challenges, and the extent to which further reform or clarification may be required.

Our members Howard Sharp and Armando Neris will be speaking alongside Emma Anderson from Gherson LLP

Force Majeure and the Middle East - Practical Solutions for Turbulent Times

3 June 2026 | 11:30 - 13:00

Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, tariffs, and supply chain disruption, this session explores the operation of force majeure clauses across England & Wales, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

The panel will consider practical contractual protections and dispute resolution strategies available when force majeure provisions fall short.

Our member Martin Khoshdel will be speaking alongside Catherine Hammerson-Jones from Lewis Silkin, Ahmed Elhusseiny from Outer Temple Chambers and Robert Whitehead from Has Law Firm

The London-UAE International Disputes Corridor - Opportunities for Lawyers and Clients

4 June 2026 | 16:30 - 18:00

Hosted in collaboration with CANDEY and Galadari, this panel explores the UAE’s growing prominence as a forum for international disputes and the continuing development of the London–Dubai disputes corridor.

The discussion will focus on litigation, arbitration, asset recovery, and strategic considerations for parties operating across both jurisdictions.

Our members Mark Rainsford KC and Faisal Osman will be speaking alongside Ashkhan Candey and Andrew Dunn from CANDEY and Sergejs Dilevka and Rodrigo Care from Galadari

We look forward to contributing to the discussions throughout LIDW 2026 and connecting with clients, colleagues, and practitioners from across the international disputes community.