The event offers an opportunity to discuss arbitration as an alternative dispute mechanism in the Latin American region and practical strategies to fulfill one of the greatest concerns of arbitration users: how to make a proceeding efficient?
The evening will begin with a keynote speech by Claudia Benavides, Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, about the viewpoints of international commercial arbitration in Latin America. After that, a panel will discuss the best practices and strategies for achieving more efficient arbitration proceedings from the perspectives of arbitrators, Parties and their counsels. Finally, a networking space will be offered for the assistants.
The event is intended for practitioners in the field of commercial arbitration.
(Bogota Time Zone)
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17:30-17:40 |
Registration |
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17:40-17:45 |
Introduction
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17:45-18:05 |
Perspectives on International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America
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18:05-19:15 |
Panel: Best Practices and Strategies for an Efficient Proceeding
Moderator:
Panelists:
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19:15-19:20 |
Closing Remarks
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19:20-20:30 |
Cocktail kindly offered by Baker McKenzie |
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Juan Sebastián Arias |
Partner, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria, Bogota |
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Claudia Benavides |
Partner, Baker McKenzie, Bogota; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Estefanía Contreras |
Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, Bogota |
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Juan Felipe Merizalde |
Partner, Adell Merizalde, Bogota; Alternate Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Rocío Pinzón |
Infrastructure Arbitration Lawyer in the Public Sector, Bogota |
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Baker McKenzie, Carrera 11 # 79-35, 9th floor Bogotá, D.C. 110221 |
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Working language |
Spanish |
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First name, Name |
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Tel. |
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María Angélica Burgos |
ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America; Partner, Burgos Dispute Resolution, Bogota |
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Maria.angelica@burgosdelaossa.com |
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Estefanía Contreras |
Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, Bogota |
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Estefania.contreras@bakermckenzie.com |
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Gabriela Schafler |
Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
+52 5640910415 |
Organiser
Sponsors
What is ICC YAAF?
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.