AMCA and DGP Organized a Roundtable on International Contracting and Arbitration

On October 12, 2026, the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (AMCA), jointly with the law firm Dyakin, Gortsunyan and Partners (DGP), held a roundtable discussion entitled “International Contracting Trends in Armenia: The Role of English Law and Arbitration.”

The event brought together legal practitioners, legal counsel, business representatives, and arbitration professionals. The discussions addressed the application of English law in international commercial transactions, the choice of governing law in cross-border contracts, as well as emerging trends and practical challenges in international arbitration.

The event featured two panel discussions, both moderated by Irina Danielyan, Counsel at DGP.

The first panel, “English Law in International Commercial Transactions,” addressed the choice of governing law in international contracts, the application of English law in construction projects, and the role of English courts in supporting international arbitration.

The panel featured Anthony Walker, Partner and Head of English Law at DGP; Mariam Badeyan, Chief Legal Officer at AAB Construction; and Kamen Shoylev, Barrister at No 27 Legal, London, and Partner at NBLO, Sofia.

The second panel, “Arbitration: Emerging Trends and Practical Considerations,” focused on key criteria for selecting arbitral institutions and arbitrators, emerging trends in arbitration in Armenia, and practical issues related to commercial dispute resolution.

The speakers were Lilit Petrosyan, Director of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (AMCA), and Yeghishe Kirakosyan, Partner at Equity Law Partners and Member of AMCA's Arbitration Council.

The speakers discussed trends in the development of arbitration in Armenia, existing challenges in the field, and the role of arbitration in resolving commercial disputes.

The roundtable provided a valuable platform for exchanging professional experience, discussing current issues related to international contracting and dispute resolution, and strengthening professional connections.