Our 37th Lunch Bowl, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, was exceptionally well attended and deeply engaging.
We are especially grateful to colleagues from the USA and Canada who joined us despite the very early hours in their time zones. It became clear throughout the discussion that the interest in building and understanding the legal architecture for justice both for the present and the years to come remains strong and unwavering.
We warmly thank our outstanding speakers for their contributions on the topic:
Aarif Abraham (Doughty Street Chambers) provided a compelling overview of the proposed Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, its legal foundation, political challenges, and the significant support it has meanwhile garnered within the international community.
Tetyana Nesterchuk (Fountain Court Chambers / KSE Institute) explained the establishment of the Register of Damage for Ukraine, and the signing of the Convention for the establishment of the Compensation Claims Commission — a historic first step toward a comprehensive compensation mechanism aimed at securing justice for the immense harm caused by Russian aggression.
Olga Hamama (Clifford Chance) gave an insightful overview of the sanctions-related investment arbitration landscape, including BIT claims arising out of the war and sanctions imposed by Ukraine, the EU, and other jurisdictions.
Kateryna Pashkova (United For Ukraine) updated us on the continued work of United For Ukraine, now reaching over one million unique users per month, and highlighted how the legal community can continue to make a tangible difference.
United for Ukraine continues to rely on the engagement of practitioners. If you are looking for ways to contribute — whether through expertise, time, or amplification — this is a meaningful avenue to do so.
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