I got featured on the CIArb eResolver for organising a career pathways into international arbitration event. To read the article in full, visit this page, and find the Young Professional Perspectives section.
-- Here's a recap from my LinkedIn--
What does it take to build a career in international arbitration? At Feb 2026, at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) London HQ, we brought together seasoned and young practitioners, students, and institutions to discuss exactly that.
Delivered in collaboration with the Ciarb London Branch YMG and the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA United Kingdom), and supported by Secretariat as
sponsor, the event aimed to provide clarity for those considering roles
as arbitrators, counsel, or technical experts. On that front, the
panellists delivered.
The discussion featuring Ben Giaretta CArb FCIArb (CIArb Chair of the Board of Trustees) as arbitrator, Abigail Harris as expert, Olivia Kaye as counsel, and moderated by Aphiwan Natasha King offered several practical insights:
1).
Seek international exposure where possible. Cross-border work
experience builds cultural fluency and a broader understanding of how
arbitration operates across jurisdictions. Exposure to hubs beyond
London such as Singapore and Dubai can be transformative in the evolving
arbitration landscape.
2). Say yes to
opportunities even when the path is not linear. Smaller matters often
lay the foundation for more complex disputes.
3).
Follow genuine interests as these often shape your specialism. You do
not need a perfectly mapped plan. What matters is building experience
progressively.
Working alongside Aruna de Silva, Arushi Kaulaskar, Andrea Isabel Vílchez Martínez, and Catriona Gallagher from the CIArb HQ; Aphiwan Natasha King and myself on behalf of the London CIArb YMG; and Khrystyna Dmytruk on behalf of ELSA UK to bring this event to life was a privilege.