London Arbitration Week: Out of the Shadows: Intelligence Gathering in the Context of Arbitration

Covington, in partnership with S-RM, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion examining the growing role of intelligence gathering in the conduct of complex international disputes.

As cross-border disputes become more interconnected with geopolitical, regulatory, and operational risk, parties are increasingly turning to intelligence to understand the factual landscape underpinning a dispute. Once considered peripheral, intelligence gathering now frequently shapes case strategy, informs evidentiary decisions, and supports post-award enforcement efforts.

This session will explore:

• The drivers behind intelligence becoming a mainstream feature of arbitration
• How intelligence specialists and legal teams can collaborate effectively
• Approaches to identifying and deploying critical intelligence in an admissible form
• Risks and safeguards when working with political, operational, and human-source intelligence
• Practical insights and examples drawn from recent disputes

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a timely and practical discussion.

Related Professionals

• Jeremy Wilson, Co-Chair, International Arbitration and Disputes Practice, Covington
• Monique O’Donoghue, Partner, International Arbitration, Covington
• Marcus Fishburn, Global Head of Disputes & Investigations, S-RM
• Septimus Knox, Director, Disputes & Investigations, S-RM

Event Details

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
12:30 - 2:00 GMT
Covington & Burling, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ