Date and time:
Start: July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM IST
End: September 3, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
As infrastructure and construction projects become increasingly complex, capital-intensive and cross-border in nature, disputes relating to delay, disruption, expert evidence, contract administration and project execution continue to evolve across jurisdictions. Against this backdrop, the Construction Arbitration Thought Leadership Series 2026 brings together leading arbitrators, industry experts, in-house counsel, claims consultants and disputes practitioners to examine the legal, technical and commercial issues shaping construction arbitration across global markets.
Through two webinars and a full-day seminar, the series will explore key topics including expert evidence in international construction arbitration, comparative approaches to delay and disruption claims, contract administration challenges, dispute avoidance strategies, and the resolution of complex infrastructure and PPP disputes.
Bringing together perspectives from Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, the programme offers a unique multi-jurisdictional platform to compare legal frameworks, arbitral approaches and industry practices across markets. By facilitating the exchange of international experience and practical insights, the series aims to equip project owners, contractors, consultants, legal practitioners and dispute resolution professionals with effective strategies for managing risk and resolving disputes in an increasingly interconnected global construction environment.
Webinar 1
Are Experts an Option in International Construction Arbitration or an Absolute Necessity?
Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 | Time: 5:00 PM IST
Expert evidence often plays a pivotal role in construction disputes involving delay, disruption, quantum and technical issues. This session will explore whether experts have become indispensable in international construction arbitration, the value they bring to dispute resolution, the risks of proceeding without expert support, and how tribunals assess competing expert opinions.
Webinar 2
Delay Claims in Construction Arbitration: A Comparative Analysis Across Jurisdiction
Date: Friday, 7 August 2026 | Time: 5:00 PM IST
Delay and disruption claims remain among the most heavily contested aspects of construction disputes. This discussion will compare approaches adopted across jurisdictions and examine key issues such as extensions of time, concurrent delay, critical path analysis, causation, evidentiary requirements and evolving best practices in the management of delay claims.
In-Person Seminar
Construction Arbitration in India: Managing Infrastructure Risks and Resolving Complex Project Disputes
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Location: New Delhi
The series will culminate in a full-day seminar featuring leading arbitrators, industry stakeholders and legal practitioners from across key global markets. Discussions will explore India's infrastructure and PPP landscape, effective contract management, cross-border project risks, disruption claims, dispute avoidance strategies, and comparative approaches to construction arbitration and infrastructure disputes across jurisdictions.
The series will culminate in a full-day seminar in New Delhi, bringing together leading arbitrators, industry stakeholders and legal practitioners for an in-depth discussion on India's infrastructure and PPP landscape, cross-border project risks, dispute avoidance strategies and emerging trends in international construction arbitration.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with global thought leaders, exchange practical experiences and gain commercially relevant insights into managing and resolving complex construction and infrastructure disputes across jurisdictions.