36 Stone are delighted to collaborate with our colleagues in 36 Family on the launch of the Charity Seminar Series: 12 Months of 36.
Every month throughout 2025, one of our expert barristers at 36 Stone will host a topical seminar from our core areas of Commercial Litigation, Shipping, and International Arbitration.
Past seminars:
Tuesday 28 January
“Generative AI for Lawyers”
Hosted by: Paul Schwartfeger
Paul’s talk will explore the opportunities and challenges posed by generative AI technologies and their implications for confidentiality, compliance, and legal innovation. Through practical insights and live demos, Paul will present tips and techniques for how you can integrate generative AI into your legal practice effectively and responsibly, leverage AI to enhance efficiency, and advise clients on AI-related risks and opportunities.
36 Stone raised money for the British Heart Foundation.
Tuesday 25 February
“Enforcement of arbitral awards against States and State-affiliated entities”
Hosted by Isuru Devendra
Isuru covered the following:
- Consideration of which property is available for enforcement purposes
- The position regarding the assets of State-owned entities and sovereign wealth funds
- Waivers of State immunity from enforcement, together with practical tips for both award creditors and States in navigating the UK’s legislative framework and evolving jurisprudence before, during and after arbitral proceedings.
36 Stone raised money for UNICEF.
Wednesday 26 March
“Pitfalls in Maritime Arbitration”
Hosted by:
Charles and Beth discussed the common pitfalls that can arise at different stages of a shipping arbitration. From appointment to procedural conferences and, most importantly, how to avoid them.
36 Stone raised money for Cancer Research UK (CRUK).