The limits of adjectival law: how important should principle be in international arbitration by David Streatfeild-James KC

Join us for an evening talk on 9 October 2025 at 6:30pm (Hong Kong time) at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). cordially invites you to join us for an evening talk on 9 October 2025 at 6:30pm (Hong Kong time) at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC).

David Streatfeild-James KC is a member of Atkin Chambers. He is widely recognised as one of the leading commercial silks at the Bar. He is an experienced advocate appearing before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. He also frequently appears as an advocate before international arbitral tribunals. David is frequently instructed on large-value, highly complex disputes. He has acted in disputes under most standard construction and engineering standard forms of contract - including NEC - in relation to onshore and offshore fabrication and subsea works, power and renewable energy projects, chemical and process plants, water treatment and waste plants, transport and railway projects, soft and hardware computer systems, and control and communication systems. In addition to acting as an advocate, David accepts appointments as arbitrator. David is recognised in Chambers & Partners (UK, Asia-Pacific and Global) and The Legal 500 as one of the leading silks at the commercial bar. He was named ‘Construction and Energy Silk of the Year’ in The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 and for over 15 years has been noted by Chambers & Partners as one of its “Stars at the Bar”.

The talk will be presented at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre at 6:30pm.

Refreshments are available at HKIAC from 6:00pm and the talk will commence at 6:30pm.