Vanguard partner Sophia von Dewall will be speaking in Paris on 26 March at GAR Live: Construction Disputes.

On 26 March 2026 at the Pavillon Gabriel, the arbitration community will gather for GAR Live: Construction Disputes in the heart of Paris for a fast-paced, high-impact look at one of the field’s most rapidly evolving sectors - construction disputes. 

From landmark rulings to smarter contract management, efficiency gains and the changing role of experts, practitioners are being pushed to rethink how construction arbitration works and what’s coming next.

Meet the voices driving change:

• Listen to Janet Walker and a panel of leading practitioners spotlight the stand out legal developments that reshaped construction disputes this past year.
• Tackle the realities of contract management with Patrick Baeten. Are traditional paper trails still worth the effort—or is it time to rethink where resources go?
• Join Sophia von Dewall for an interactive session on arbitration efficiency. Is “quick and dirty justice” still the right approach—or  overdue for a rethink?
• Hear from one of the sector’s essential experts as Mike Saulsbury explores whether expert evidence genuinely helps tribunals—and how to present it with maximum impact and minimal friction.

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