Join us for the 2nd edition of the ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day which will be preceded by the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Africa (3-4 March 2025). An ICC YAAF Fireside chat followed by a networking event will close this must-attend one day conference.
Theme | Ensuring Justice and Efficiency in Arbitration: The Balance between Legal Representation and Tribunal Intervention.
ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day, an annual one-day conference organized in the heart of West Africa, is dedicated to Arbitration and ADR. The theme of this second edition will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbitration; specifically, the balance between legal representation and tribunal intervention. Ensuring justice and efficiency in arbitration requires a delicate balance between legal representation and tribunal intervention. On one hand, counsel must be given sufficient latitude to advocate for their clients' interests. On the other hand, the tribunal must intervene to ensure that the arbitration process is fair, efficient, and conducted in accordance with the parties' agreement.
An ICC YAAF Fireside chat on Promoting Mediation and Career Building in International Arbitration followed by a networking event will close this must-attend one day conference.
It is an excellent opportunity for alternative dispute resolution practitioners from West Africa and beyond to meet, learn and exchange views on the latest trends in Arbitration and ADR in their region.
Who should attend ?
In-house counsel, practicing lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, representatives of national and international chambers (banking, insurance etc) as well as all professionals keen on obtaining further knowledge and to keep up to date with domestic and international arbitration.
(Accra Time Zone)
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08:30-09:00 |
Welcome of the Participants and Registration |
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09:00-09:10 |
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
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09:10-09:30 |
Keynote Address | The Evolving Role of Courts in Supporting Arbitration : Balancing Intervention and Non-Interference
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09:30-09:50 |
Address by Special Guest | On behalf of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana
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09:50-10:20 |
Presentation of Awards to former ICC Court Members
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10:20-10:40 |
Coffee Break |
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10:40-11:40 |
Session I - The Role of Legal Representation in Arbitration How can legal representatives effectively advocate for their clients while maintaining the integrity of the arbitration process? In arbitration, legal representatives play a crucial role in advocating for their clients' interests. Their primary objective is to present their client's case in the most compelling and effective manner possible, while also ensuring that the arbitration process is conducted fairly and impartially. By balancing effective advocacy with a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the arbitration process, legal representatives can ensure that their clients receive an impartial hearing, while also upholding the principles of justice and fairness that underlie the arbitration process.
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11:40-11:50 |
Q&A Session |
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11:50-12:50 |
Session II - Tribunal Intervention When is it Necessary? What are the ethical implications of tribunal intervention? What are the circumstances under which tribunal intervention is necessary to ensure justice and efficiency in arbitration while balancing the need to avoid overstepping their authority? The discussion will offer insights into how tribunals need to consider circumstances such as impartiality, proportionality, transparency and efficiency in ensuring that its intervention is necessary and effective.
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12:50-13:00 |
Q&A Session |
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00-15:00 |
Session III - Ensuring Justice and Efficiency in Multiparty Arbitrations What unique challenges arise in multiparty arbitrations, and how can tribunals and counsel work together to ensure justice and efficiency in these complex cases? Multiparty arbitrations involve multiple parties, often with competing interests, claims, and defenses. Ensuring justice and efficiency in these complex cases requires careful management and coordination. The discussion shall address the Unique Challenges in Multiparty Arbitrations and the best practices to address them.
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15:00-15:10 |
Q&A Session |
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15:10-15:30 |
Closing Speech
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15:30-16:00 |
Coffee Break and Welcome of ICC YAAF Participants |
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16:00-17:30 |
ICC YAAF Fireside chat - Promoting Mediation and Career Building in International Arbitration Registration and Programme here . |
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Funke Adekoya |
Independent Arbitrator, Lagos |
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Kwabena Adu-Kusi |
Managing Partner, Adu-Kusi Attorneys & Consultants, Accra |
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David Adu-Tutu Jr |
Executive, ENS Africa, Accra |
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Melisa Amarteifio |
Partner, Sam Okudzeto & Associates, Accra |
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James Kwamena Anaman |
Ag. Chair, ICC Ghana |
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Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine |
Attorney General & Minister for Justice |
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Victoria Barth |
Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Vice-President, Ghana Bar Association, Accra |
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Kizito Beyuo |
Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Managing Partner, Beyuo & Co., Accra Managing Partner Beyuo & Co., Accra |
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Hon. Diana Asonaba Dapaah |
Former Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney-General |
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Emmanuel Doni-Kwame |
Secretary General, ICC Ghana |
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Jacob Grierson |
Founding Partner, Anima Dispute Resolution, Paris |
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Augustine B. Kidisil |
Managing Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution practice, Templars Ghana, Accra |
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Colleen Parker-Bacquet |
Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Tafadzwa Pasipanodya |
Partner, Chair, Africa Practice, Foley Hoag, Washington DC |
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Claudia Salomon |
President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo |
Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana |
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Sofia Vale |
Independent Arbitrator, Sofia Vale Arbitration, Luanda |
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Venue |
21 Dr. Issert Road
Online attendance The connection details will be provided upon the confirmation of your registration. |
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Travel info |
Travel and hotel expenses are not included in the registration fees.
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. A small quota of rooms has been blocked at the Alisa Hotel at negotiated preferential rates. Reservations must be made before 27th of February 2025 and guaranteed by a credit card. Hotel reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space available basis at prevailing rates. Full details will be sent upon registration. |
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Cancellation charge |
20% of the contribution to costs will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before 27th of February 2025. Cancellations after this date are not refundable. However, registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organization at no extra charge, provided that notice is sent to info@iccghana.org prior to the Conference. Please note that ICC GHANA reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the speakers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC GHANA will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant. |
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Sponsorship Opportunities: |
This conference offers you an unrivalled opportunity to build worldwide partnerships. Partnering will get you visibility with the major decision makers in global business and/or within the international arbitration network. For further information, please contact Mr Emmanuel Adu-Debrah at: info@iccghana.org |
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ICC Ghana |
info@iccghana.org |
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ICC DRS Africa |
iccdrs-africa@iccwbo.org |
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