LIDW NextGen Supper Clubs

Following on from a successful first event in 2024, the LIDW NextGen Supper Clubs are back for their third year. It’s time to dine (and wine) your night away with the NextGen community.

LIDW NextGen (previously known as Young and Young At Heart or ‘YAYAH’) represents the broad range of young (or young at heart) practitioners that form part of London’s dispute resolution community. Since our inception in 2021, LIDW NextGen's objective has been to provide a forum for members of this community to gather, exchange ideas and develop their network during London International Disputes Week. Over the past few years, we have expanded our reach to provide both educational and social events in order to better achieve our objective. It is a mission we are very passionate about and with that in mind, in collaboration with several young groups that share our same mission, the NextGen initiative was introduced in 2024.

This initiative will see a series of dinner clubs running simultaneously across the City at carefully selected venues, each consisting of groups of 8 to 10 individuals. You will be able to dine in the company of peers, engage in stimulating conversations and network in a somewhat more relaxed environment. Your evening will be hosted by 1 of our 8 Young Groups and a NextGen committee member at a secret location, knives and forks at the ready!

Once registered for your event, you will be allocated to a young group and restaurant, all of which remains secret until closer to the event. As the event draws closer, the young group will introduce themselves and reveal your location for the evening.

See you at the table, where dispute resolution meets dinner reservation!

A £15 reservation fee will be charged, part of which will be used to discount the overall bill. Please note that guests attending the Dinner Club will be asked to settle the bill on the night of the event.

Meet Your NextGen Supper Club Hosts

YEAC: The Young Energy Arbitration Club (YEAC) is an organisation for practitioners at a relatively early stage in their careers working in the energy arbitration sector, and organises events and networking for the exchange of ideas in this practice area.

YOUNG ITF: Established in 2022, Young ITF is a learning, discussion and networking forum for junior practitioners, postgraduate students, civil servants and academics interested in international economic law. It works under the patronage of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and its Investment Treaty Forum. The core activities of Young ITF include its annual debating competition involving teams of both junior and senior professionals as well as various other publication and networking events. You can find out more information about Young ITF and join the mailing list at: https://www.biicl.org/youngitf

CLF Associates: The CLF comprises multiple committees including the CLF Associates’ committee and is supported by many leading service providers in the dispute resolution sector. The CLF aims to promote social interaction between professional colleagues and encourages discussion of litigation-relates issues affecting the legal profession. CLF regularly plans events, discusses topics of common interest, and engages with key partners across dispute resolution. CLF makes significant contributions to access to justice through its successful and innovative sponsorship scheme involving litigation service providers which enables the work of the National Pro Bono Centre.

Young ICCA: Young ICCA is a leading arbitration knowledge network for young practitioners and students, functioning under the auspices of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA). Young ICCA promotes the use of arbitration by introducing new practitioners from all corners of the globe to the field of international arbitration. The organisation continues to open the doors of international arbitration through four key areas of activity: Skills Training Workshops, the Mentoring Programme, university scholarships and a magazine.

LCIA Young International Arbitration Group: Established in 1997, the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) is an LCIA sponsored association for practitioners, students and younger members of the arbitration community. YIAG aims to promote the understanding and use of international arbitration law and practice by providing opportunities for its members to exchange views on topical issues in international commercial arbitration. Currently, there are over 12,800 members from more than 146 countries. Membership is open to students, practitioners and younger members of the arbitration community. The upper age limit for membership, for which there is no subscription, is 40 years.

London VYAP: London Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (London VYAP) is a valuable platform for professional networking and knowledge sharing among junior arbitration practitioners connected to the London market. London VYAP aims to connect professionals with a maximum of five years' post qualification experience who are based in London or have links with London’s thriving arbitration community, thereby supporting the professional development and career progression of its members. As a growing network of more than 800 young professionals, London VYAP presents a unique opportunity for practitioners towards the beginning of their careers in the London arbitration market to be proactive in building their networks and their careers

JSLA: The Junior LSLA represents the interests of junior civil litigators in London of less than 8 years PQE, to provide an environment for learning and social interaction, and to assist junior practitioners to develop their own practices.  The Junior LSLA puts on a number of events for its members and their guests throughout the year with a focus on creating a relaxed environment in which to exchange ideas, debate topical issues and meet fellow civil litigators.  As part of the LSLA, the Junior LSLA works alongside the LSLA and strives to ensure that the views and opinions of junior litigators are considered