
WELCOME TO YAPN
– Young Arbitration Practitioners Norway
Pre-register for the Northern European Workshop (3-5 September 2026) HERE
YAPN disseminates knowledge and fosters interest in Norwegian and international arbitration among young lawyers, trainees, in-house counsel, academics, and other interested individuals through the organization and participation in events, courses, and meetings.Feel free to join!YAPN was founded on November 29, 2016, in Oslo by several initiators from Oslo law firms.The board consists of a number of practitioners active in the Norwegian and international arbitration communities. The association hosts events of both professional and social nature, where you can exchange experiences with like-minded individuals and expand your network within the arbitration community.Read YAPN's bylaws here.
BECOME A MEMBER
Anyone with an interest in arbitration, who is under 40 years old, can become a member of YAPN.Membership gives you the opportunity to participate in the association's events of both professional and social nature, as well as exchange experiences with like-minded individuals and expand your network within the arbitration community.You are always welcome to contact a member of the board if you would like to learn more about the association before joining.By joining, you consent to occasionally receiving information from us, such as upcoming events.
The Board
Upcoming events
Northern European Workshop, 3-5 September 2026 - pre-register here!
Upcoming editions of YAPN's International Arbitration Training Series (dates TBA)
How to Supervise Expert Reports
Intro to Investment Treaty Arbitration
International Arbitration Research
Intro to Construction Arbitration
Evidence and Document Production
Privilege
Cross-Examination in International Arbitration
Injunctions
Valuation of Damages
Challenges to Arbitral Awards
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Norway
Recent events
Norwegian Arbitration Day, 5 February 2026
How to Supervise Expert Reports (@Thommessen), November 2025
International Arbitration Training Series -- Training 5: Witness Statements in International Arbitration (@Schjødt, Oslo)
Northern European Workshop, 28 – 30 August 2025 (Helsinki)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the SCC, 26 May 2025 (@DLA, Oslo)
International Arbitration Training Series – Training 4: Drafting Arbitration Clauses, March 2025 (@Wiersholm, Oslo)
International Arbitration Training Series – Training 3: Selection of Arbitrators, December 2024 (@DLA, Oslo)
International Arbitration Training Series – Training 2: The Arbitral Process in Practice, October 2024 (@BAHR, Oslo)
Internasjonal Arbitration Norwegian Lunch Match, Week 34 2024 (Oslo)
The Nordics in Hamburg – International Arbitration Seminar and Workshop, 29 – 31 August 2024 (Hamburg)
International Arbitration Training Series – Training 1: Key Principles of Arbitration, 14 August 2024 (@Wikborg Rein, Oslo)
General Meeting and Social Event, 28 May 2024 (@Schjødt, Oslo)
Nordic Arbitration Day, 26 April 2024 (Helsinki)
Norwegian Arbitration Day, 8 February 2024 (Oslo)
ICC Arbitration 101, 7 February 2024 (Oslo)
Our aim is for the association's activities to primarily be funded through financial support from sponsors.Would you like to support YAPN?Please feel free to contact us at [email protected].We have received support from the following firms:






















