Episode 52: Kevin Nash - Leading the Future of International Arbitration at the LCIA

In this must-listen episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host Lara Quie sits down with Kevin Nash, the Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and a globally recognized leader in the field. With a career spanning Canada, Sweden, Singapore, and now London, Kevin shares his remarkable journey from his roots in Calgary to the helm of one of the world’s most prestigious arbitral institutions.

Listeners will gain rare insights into:

Building a Global Arbitration Career: Kevin’s unconventional path, including his transformative experiences at Mount Allison University, Stockholm University, and his meteoric rise at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

Institutional Innovation: How Kevin’s leadership at SIAC created a “mini United Nations” of elite counsel and why institutional experience is a game-changer for young arbitration practitioners.

The LCIA’s Next Chapter: Kevin’s vision for the LCIA, blending 130 years of tradition with a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial spirit inspired by Asian arbitral institutions.

Hot Topics in Arbitration: The future of AI in dispute resolution, the importance of cybersecurity and confidentiality, and the evolving role of arbitral institutions in a rapidly changing legal landscape.

Practical Advice: Why working at an arbitral institution can be a pivotal step in a legal career, and Kevin’s open-door approach to mentoring the next generation of arbitration professionals.

Packed with candid stories, actionable insights, and a touch of humour, this episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of international arbitration, institutional leadership, and the global legal profession.

Tune in to discover how Kevin Nash is shaping the next era of arbitration—and why London remains a powerhouse in the world of dispute resolution.

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