Facilitating Settlement in International Arbitration in 2024 and Beyond

09 Apr 2024

Montreal English
Start: 12:00 (ET) - End: 14:00 (ET)

Join us in Montreal to discuss the present and future role of how the arbitrator, in addition to other ADR tools, can be utilized to facilitate settlement during arbitration proceedings.

Objective/Who should attend?

While arbitrators in some jurisdictions are accustomed to proactively encouraging settlement throughout arbitration proceedings, arbitrators, counsel, and parties in other jurisdictions see the role of the arbitral tribunal as only deciding upon an enforceable award.

In light of the recently published “Facilitating Settlement in International Arbitration” report, panelists will engage in a roundtable discussion examining the present and future role of how the arbitrator, in addition to other ADR tools, can be utilized to facilitate settlement during arbitration proceedings. The panelists will also consider the merits of specific approaches to integrating settlement into arbitration proceedings and how it can be done effectively. The audience will be invited to vote upon the different approaches discussed by the panelists.

Lunch will be provided at noon ET.

(ET Time Zone)

12:00 - 12:30

Lunch

12:30 - 12:35

Opening Remarks

  • Marek Krasula, Director, Arbitration and ADR, North America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, New York

12:35 - 13:30

Discussion

Moderator

  • Martin J. Valasek, Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration Practice Group, Bennett Jones LLP, Montreal / Toronto

Speakers

  • Michelle Taylor, Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Gildan; ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission Member, Montreal
  • Stephen L. Drymer, Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Woods LLP, Montreal
  • Marie-Claude Martel, Partner, Litige Forseti Inc., Montreal

Additional speakers will be announced in due course.

13:30 - 14:00

  • Networking


Stephen L. Drymer

Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Woods LLP, Montreal

Marek Krasula

Director, Arbitration and ADR, North America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, New York

Marie-Claude Martel

Partner, Litige Forseti Inc., Montreal

Michelle Taylor

Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Gildan; ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission Member, Montreal

Martin J. Valasek

Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration Practice Group, Bennett Jones LLP, Montreal / Toronto

Venue

Bennett Jones LLP

900 de Maisonneuve Boulevard W,  8th Floor

Montréal, Québec

H3A 0A8 Canada

Working language English
Registration

Free of charge, however prior registration is required

Kiara Williams

Promotion Officer

iccdrs-northam@iccwbo.org

Organisers

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