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Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

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Welcome to the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

The Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute links research to education and practice on arbitration, mediation and commercial litigation. We are keen to strengthen our academic connections with all the involved stakeholders.
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ADR Experts

Our directors focus on key international alternation dispute resolutions (ADR), such as international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration and international commercial mediation. These approaches offer practical, efficient, and fair solutions for resolving cross-border disputes, providing an effective and confidential alternative to lengthy court proceedings. Learn more about our ADR experts below.

Director

Professor Lei Chen
Lei Chen

Co-Director

Dr Ronan Feehily
Ronan Feehily

Co-Director

Dr Can Eken
Dr Can Eken wearing a suit and tie

Upcoming events

Singapore Convention and sharing the SIDRA Survey results

Tuesday 9 September 2025 - Tuesday 9 September 2025
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
PCL057, Durham Law School / Online via Teams
Durham Law School
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News

  • Durham Summer Programme on International Arbitration

    Between 18 and 22 August 2025, the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI) proudly hosted the Durham Summer Programme on International Arbitration, welcoming more than 60 students from eight countries and regions. Participants came from many of the world’s leading institutions, including Renmin University of China, Tongji University, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Penn State University, and Chuo University, among others.
    Durham news
    July Summer School

  • Dr Can Eken has launched his book: “Third-Party Funding (TPF) in Investment Arbitration”

    Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI) was pleased to host a special book launch event for Dr Can Eken’s “Third-Party Funding (TPF) in Investment Arbitration”. TPF presents complex procedural and ethical challenges, which some jurisdictions and arbitration centres are now addressing through evolving laws and rules. With the development of international commercial and investment arbitration, interesting cases have also arisen over the years.
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    CE Third Party Funding In Investment Arbitration Book Cover

  • Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China

    Lei has been appointed as a member of the PRC Supreme People's Court's International Commercial Expert Committee.
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    Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China

Durham Summer Programme on International Arbitration

Between 18 and 22 August 2025, the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI) proudly hosted the Durham Summer Programme on International Arbitration, welcoming more than 60 students from eight countries and regions. Participants came from many of the world’s leading institutions, including Renmin University of China, Tongji University, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Penn State University, and Chuo University, among others.

Durham news
July Summer School

Dr Can Eken has launched his book: “Third-Party Funding (TPF) in Investment Arbitration”

Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI) was pleased to host a special book launch event for Dr Can Eken’s “Third-Party Funding (TPF) in Investment Arbitration”. TPF presents complex procedural and ethical challenges, which some jurisdictions and arbitration centres are now addressing through evolving laws and rules. With the development of international commercial and investment arbitration, interesting cases have also arisen over the years.
Bulletins
CE Third Party Funding In Investment Arbitration Book Cover

Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China

Lei has been appointed as a member of the PRC Supreme People's Court's International Commercial Expert Committee.
Bulletins
Appointment to the International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China
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Enquiries about the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute should be sent via the email below.

Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

Durham University Law School
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE