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Welcome to the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

The Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute links research to education and practice on arbitration, mediation and commercial litigation. We are keen to strengthen our academic connections with all the involved stakeholders.
About us
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ADR Experts

Our directors focus on key international alternation dispute resolutions (ADR), such as international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration and international commercial mediation. These approaches offer practical, efficient, and fair solutions for resolving cross-border disputes, providing an effective and confidential alternative to lengthy court proceedings. Learn more about our ADR experts below.

Director

Professor Lei Chen
Lei Chen

Co-Director

Dr Ronan Feehily
Ronan Feehily

Co-Director

Dr Can Eken
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Upcoming events

News

Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China

Lei has been appointed as a member of the PRC Supreme People's Court's International Commercial Expert Committee.
Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China

Fourth International Judicial Roundtable Explores Technology and Climate Change as Key Issues in Commercial Courts and Dispute Resolution

The fourth international Judicial Roundtable at the end of April 2024 in Durham explored topics within Technology and Climate Change, with judges and leading policymakers from around the world.
4th Judicial Roundtable 2024

Get in touch

Enquiries about the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute should be sent via the email below.

Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

Durham University Law School
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE