ICC YAAF: The Art of Persuasion – Effective Advocacy in International Arbitration

13 Nov 2024

Dubai English
Start: 17:30 (Dubai) || End: 20:30 (Dubai)

Join us for an engaging session on tools and tips for effective advocacy in international arbitration. Leading practitioners from diverse jurisdictions will explore best practices for persuasive arguments, effective communication and strategic case presentation. The interactive panel discussions will provide invaluable insights into crafting compelling submissions, managing evidence effectively, as well as mastering written and oral advocacy to achieve favourable outcomes. The session will be followed by a networking reception.

Who should attend?

  • Practising lawyers
  • Young arbitration and ADR practitioners
  • In-house counsel 
  • Academics and experts
  • Students interested in a career in arbitration

(Dubai Time Zone)

17:30 – 18:00    

Registration

18:00 – 18:05    

Opening Remarks

  • Amr Omran, Counsel, Freshfields LLP, Dubai

18:05 – 18:30   

Keynote Address

  • Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, Singapore

18:30 – 19:15    

Panel I: Strategic Communication and Persuasion Techniques

  • Dr. Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner, M&Co Legal, Dubai
  • Lillian Khoury, Associate, Steptoe LLP, Washington,D.C.
  • Nora Fredstie, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe; Partner, DAC Beachcroft, London 
  • Paul Blakeway, Senior Counsel, Horizons & Co, Dubai
  • Efat Elsherif, Associate, White & Case LLP, New York

19:15 – 20:00

Panel II: Tips for Effective Written Advocacy

  • Dr. Zeina Obeid, ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East; Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai
  • Athina Fouchard, Independent Arbitrator, AFP Arbitration, Paris
  • Khushboo Shahdadpuri, Senior Counsel, Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai
  • Abdallah Salam, Senior Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New York
  • Zaynab Penot, Founding Partner, Averroes Law, Abu Dhabi

20:00 – 20:30

Networking Reception

Chiann Bao

Independent Arbitrator, Singapore

Paul Blakeway

Senior Counsel, Horizons & Co, Dubai

Efat Elsherif

Associate, White & Case LLP, New York

Athina Fouchard

Independent Arbitrator, AFP Arbitration, Paris

Nora Fredstie

ICC YAAF Representative for Europe; Partner, DAC Beachcroft, London

Dr. Mahmood Hussain

Founding Partner, M&Co Legal, Dubai

Lillian Khoury

Associate, Steptoe LLP, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Zeina Obeid

ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East; Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai

Amr Omran

Counsel, Freshfields LLP, Dubai

Zaynab Penot

Founding Partner, Averroes Law, Abu Dhabi

Abdallah Salam

Senior Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New York

Khushboo Shahdadpuri

Senior Counsel, Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai

Venue

White & Case LLP
ICD Brookfield Place, Level 8
Al Mustaqbal Street
DIFC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Working language

English

For further information, please contact:

Amr Omran

Counsel, Freshfields LLP, Dubai

+971 4 5099 160

Amr.OMRAN@freshfields.com

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.

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