Four-Country Arbitration Conference 2025 to Convene in Munich, Co-Organized by Liechtenstein Arbitration Association

International Arbitration Experts Gather in Munich

The highly anticipated Four-Country Arbitration Conference (Vierländerkonferenz) 2025 is set to take place in Munich, Germany, on November 20 and 21, 2025. This significant event in the arbitration calendar is jointly organized by a consortium of leading arbitration associations, including the Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS), the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS), the Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut), the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), the Swiss Arbitration Centre, and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC).

The conference aims to foster in-depth discussions on critical aspects of arbitration law and practice, bringing together experts from Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland. The proceedings will be conducted in German.

Key Discussions and Program Highlights

The main conference day, November 21, 2025, will commence with an opening lecture by Prof. Dr. Wolfram Buchwitz. His address will focus on 'The Recognition and Enforcement of Set Aside Arbitration Awards,' a topic of considerable importance in international arbitration. Following the inaugural lecture, attendees will engage in a series of panel discussions exploring three core themes from the perspectives of the four participating countries:

• Costs in arbitration proceedings
• Participation of third parties in arbitration proceedings
• Arbitration proceedings in inheritance, trust, and foundation law

These discussions are designed to highlight both commonalities and distinctions in arbitration practices across the German-speaking region.

Venues and Related Events

The primary venue for the Four-Country Arbitration Conference on November 21 will be Smartvillage M-Bogenhausen GmbH, located at Rosenkavalierplatz 14, 81925 Munich. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

A pre-conference dinner is scheduled for the evening of November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at The Westin Grand Munich, specifically in the Paulaners Festanstich Hall on Arabellastraße 6. Additionally, a 'Below40@Vierländerkonferenz' event, targeting younger arbitration professionals, will take place earlier on November 20, from 2:00 PM to 5:45 PM, at WACH UND MECKES, Karlstraße 12, 80333 Munich.

Registration for the conference is open, with a deadline of November 7, 2025 (some sources indicate November 10, 2025), and interested participants are advised that the number of attendees is limited.