Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute

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.

About us

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
Co-Director

Dr Ronan Feehily
Co-Director

Dr Can Eken

Director

Professor Lei Chen

Co-Director

Dr Ronan Feehily

Co-Director

Dr Can Eken

Upcoming events

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News

Summer Course on International Arbitration (21-25 July 2025)

The Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration was highly successful between 2022 and 2024, and is set to return in 2025. This course is designed for individuals looking to expand their skillset or discover a new field of practice. It also benefits scholars seeking to gain expertise in the application of concepts and norms in international arbitration, as well as students looking to gain exposure to international dispute resolution.

Global research
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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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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Summer Course on International Arbitration (21-25 July 2025)

The Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration was highly successful between 2022 and 2024, and is set to return in 2025. This course is designed for individuals looking to expand their skillset or discover a new field of practice. It also benefits scholars seeking to gain expertise in the application of concepts and norms in international arbitration, as well as students looking to gain exposure to international dispute resolution.

Global research

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

Get in touch

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