2 November 2026 - 4 November 2026
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Radisson Hotel, Durham, UK
£2,655 per person
IBRU Professional Training Workshop on third party settlement of boundary disputes taking place at Durham University
Participants at IBRU/Foley Hoag Workshop in 2019, Paris
Although it is widely recognised that boundary disputes are best settled through negotiation, there are times when recourse to third party settlement also needs to be considered as an option. This workshop is designed to help governments and their legal advisors to evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of third party adjudication, and to equip them with information and skills to ensure a successful outcome from the process.
Led by highly experienced international lawyers and boundary practitioners, the workshop will offer practical instruction on topics such as: choice of forum; assembling and assessing evidence; building and managing a team; presenting your case and rebutting your opponent’s case.
The workshop, organised in partnership with leading international law firm Foley Hoag, will be of value not only to countries currently involved in boundary litigation or arbitration but also to any country seeking to achieve a peaceful boundary settlement with its neighbours.
IBRU is delighted to be running this workshop in partnership with Foley Hoag, which has one of the world’s foremost boundary dispute resolution practices.
To be confirmed
In addition to tuition and all course materials, the fee covers the following:
Radisson Hotel Durham
Included in the fee are 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the Radisson Hotel in Durham.
Address: Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA
https://radissonbludurham.com/
Your accommodation will be booked from Sunday 1 November for 3 nights. If you require any additional nights you will have to book and pay for additional nights with the hotel, subject to availability.
You are expected to organise your own travel arrangements to the United Kingdom. Please be aware that if you require a visa to visit the UK, you will be required to apply for your own visa for entry in to the country. Please allow enough time for your visa to be processed before the start of the workshop. A letter on invitation can be provided to support your visa application.
Teaching and workshop materials will be in English.
Cancellations must be received in writing not later than the 1 October 2026 and will be subject to a £250 cancellation fee, unless a substitute participant is offered. After this date the full registration fee will be charged for all cancellations.
IBRU reserves the right to modify the programme as necessary, without notice to participants.
For countries on the United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) list, the cost of the workshop is £1,655 per participant plus accommodation
NOTE: Places will be restricted to only 2 places per LDC country per workshop at this reduced rate. Any additional places will be available at the full cost price. Places will be available on a first come first served basis.
The cost of the workshop is £2,655 per participant. (£1,655 pp LDC rate). Payment can only be accepted in £ sterling by BACS or by major credit and debit cards. Full payment must be received prior to the workshop.
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