Icarus Chan

​International law professional with experience before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and in international arbitration. Skilled in drafting and managing complex legal submissions in English, French, and Chinese. Experienced in advising States, conducting legal analysis, coordinating teams, and preparing for hearings. Has worked at prestigious firms such as Sidley Austin LLP and institutions like the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Holds a strong academic background (LL.M. from Leiden, LL.B. from Hong Kong) and has been recognized for academic excellence. Fluent in six languages, including Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish. Specializes in public international law, human rights, and international arbitration.
Her diverse career combines legal practice, editorial work, and experience with international courts. Her rigorous and multicultural approach makes her a highly qualified and adaptable professional in global legal contexts.

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Yarik Kryvoi

​​Yarik Kryvoi is a Senior Research Fellow at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, also directing its Investment Treaty Forum. With a robust background in international economic law, he advises extensively on regulatory policy, comparative law, and arbitration. Beyond academia, Kryvoi serves as Of Counsel at Keidan Harrison LLP, focusing on international commercial and investor-state arbitration, particularly in Russia and Central Asia. His career spans significant roles at global universities, including as a Visiting Professor at Nagoya University and various academic positions in London. Kryvoi holds a PhD from University College London and an LLM from Harvard Law School, complemented by legal qualifications from Russia and Belarus. Active in international arbitration, he is listed as an arbitrator at prominent institutions and contributes widely to legal scholarship through publications and editorial roles.​​

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 Niccolò  Ridi 

​​​Niccolò Ridi is an accomplished academic specializing in Public International Law, currently serving as a Lecturer at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London. He also holds roles as the Associate Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) and Director of Mooting. Previously, he worked as a Research Fellow at iCourts – University of Copenhagen and as a Lecturer

at the University of Liverpool School of Law. Niccolò Ridi's educational background

includes a PhD from The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, focusing on the authority of previous decisions in

international adjudication. His research

spans various areas of international law,

including human rights, investment law,

and judicial precedent, with numerous

publications and active involvement in

international legal conferences

and workshops.

 Ricardo Arredondo

​​Specializing in public international law and diplomacy, he has extensive academic and practical experience in Argentina, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. He has taught courses on public international law, international economic law, use of force, diplomatic and consular law, and international organizations and global governance. Additionally, he has held significant diplomatic roles, including Director of Economic Dispute Resolution at the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International

Trade, and Worship of the Argentine Republic.

He currently serves as the Consul General

of the Argentine Republic in Vancouver and is a professor at Simon Fraser University.

His reputation is built on his profound

knowledge of international law and his

commitment to professional excellence in international contexts, particularly noted

for his ability to effectively resolve diplomatic conflicts and his focus on promoting international cooperation.

 Eric De Brabandere    

​​Distinguished jurist specialized in international arbitration and international investment law. He holds the Chair in International Dispute Settlement at Leiden University, where he also directs the Master of Advanced Studies in Arbitration and Dispute Settlement. He is a founding partner of DMDB Law in Brussels, with extensive experience as arbitrator, expert, and counsel in international arbitrations, both commercial and investment-related. He has served as presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and sole arbitrator in numerous institutional and ad hoc proceedings. He is the author of over 100 academic publications and seven books on international law. He has collaborated with public institutions and international organizations in training legal professionals. He represents the Belgian Centre

for Arbitration before UNCITRAL and was

awarded the Serge Lazareff Prize by NATO.

He also serves as a visiting professor

at universities in Europe

and Africa.

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 Adriana S. Dreyzin de Klor

​​She is an Emeritus Professor at the

National University of Córdoba (UNC)

and a full member of the National Academy

of Law and Social Sciences of Córdoba.

She is recognized as an expert in Private International Law and Family Law,

having co-authored key provisions in

Argentina's Civil and Commercial

Code and Costa Rica's Family Law

Procedural Code. She has served as

a legal consultant for international

organizations such as the MERCOSUR

Secretariat and the European Union.

She has held leadership roles,

including director of postgraduate

programs, international arbitrator, and has coordinated international legal networks.

Her academic and research work

has led to numerous publications,

books, and

articles specialized in

international law.

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