8th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration

18-20 Mar 2024

Paris English CNB hours available

Join us for the 8th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration on 18 & 20 March 2024! The Conference will kick off Paris Arbitration Week on Monday 18 March.

 

This year’s theme is “Towards Mutual Gain: Navigating Party Interests in Arbitration” 

Arbitration is widely recognised for ensuring party autonomy, providing procedural flexibility, and delivering efficient resolutions with predictable costs. However, its potential to align with and prioritise parties' interests, a core element of other methods of alternative dispute resolution, remains underexplored. This year’s ICC European conference will explore to what extent arbitration can transcend its traditional role to consider not just the rights but also the broader interests and objectives of the parties involved. Does it have the capacity to shift from a zero-sum game to a more holistic approach that seeks mutually beneficial solutions? 

This is a must-attend event for arbitration professionals wanting to keep pace with the latest arbitral institutional developments and the evolution of arbitration across Europe. Be among our distinguished line-up of speakers, immerse yourself in captivating discussions, and take advantage of exceptional networking opportunities. Be sure not to miss out on this must-attend conference!

 

An ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Dispute Boards will take place on 20 March 2024.

 

Who should attend?

  • Practising lawyers
  • Corporate counsel
  • Arbitrators
  • Mediators
  • Business professionals and academics from around the world

 

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Conference: Monday 18 March 2024
Training: Wednesday 20 March 2024

Towards Mutual Gain: Navigating Party Interests in Arbitration

 Arbitration is widely recognised for ensuring party autonomy, providing procedural flexibility, and delivering efficient resolutions with predictable costs. However, its potential to align with and prioritise parties' interests, a core element of other methods of alternative dispute resolution, remains underexplored. This year’s ICC European conference will explore to what extent arbitration can transcend its traditional role to consider not just the rights but also the broader interests and objectives of the parties involved. Does it have the capacity to shift from a zero-sum game to a more holistic approach that seeks mutually beneficial solutions?

07.30 – 08.30 

Registration and welcome coffee 

08.30 – 10.00 

Official Opening of Paris Arbitration Week Introduction 

10.00 – 10.10 

Introductory Speech of the 8th ICC European Conference 

  • Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris

10.10 – 11.10 

Navigating the global business landscape: unveiling the ICC-Jus Connect-McCann Report on Cross-Cultural Business 

Commissioned by ICC and Jus Connect, this report – a key instalment in the McCann Truth Collection series – sets out findings of a global survey, offering invaluable insights into international business practices. Explore how these insights empower us to adapt to current and future trends, providing a strategic roadmap for navigating the complexities of the ever-evolving global business landscape.  


10.10 – 10.50 Key Report Findings  

  • Nadia Tuma-Weldon, Head of Luxury Strategy & Insights, McCann Paris, France; Global Head of Thought Leadership, McCann Worldgroup
  • Gideon Wilkins, Group Head of Research, McCann Worldgroup, United Kingdom

10.50 – 11.10 Cross-Cultural Business: Roundtable Discussion 

  • Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services 
  • Jean-Remi de Maistre, CEO and Co-Founder, Jus Mundi, France
  • Gideon Wilkins, Group Head of Research, McCann Worldgroup, United Kingdom

Moderator

  • Catherine Baksi, Freelance Legal Correspondent, The Times, United Kingdom

11.10 – 11.40 

Coffee break 

11.40 – 12.30 

Beyond the Verdict: Exploring Interest-Based Approaches to Arbitration  

What are the parties’ underlying interests in a dispute, and can they be met within an arbitration? Arbitrators must decide the parties’ dispute within the framework of the law and the requests of the parties. But can and should they do more? What do parties expect from arbitrators and should arbitrators do more than just hear the parties and decide their case?  

From settlement facilitation to making creative use of arbitrations’ inherent flexibility to maximise value, this session will delve into the opportunities and limits of arbitration as a dispute resolution tool when it comes to addressing the interests underlying a parties’ dispute. 

  • Marco C. Laurita, International Legal Negotiator, TotalEnergies, France
  • Jan Paulsson, Judge, Court of Cassation, Bahrain; Arbitrator
  • Alison Pearsall, Group Head of Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management, Eviden International, France
  • Tuuli Timonen, Head of Dispute Resolution, Dottir Attorneys, Finland

Moderator
  • Niuscha Bassiri, Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg; Belgium

12.30 – 13.00 

Discussion 

13.00 – 14.30 

Lunch 

14.30 – 15.30 

Rendering Decisions with Impact: Writing Awards that Meet Parties’ Needs 

This panel discussion will explore what parties seek from an arbitral award and the role of arbitrators in meeting these expectations. While arbitrators are expected to decide disputes in accordance with applicable law, this session will explore the nuances of how they apply the law, any flexibility they may have when doing so, and what more arbitrators can do to provide value through their award. We will examine the legitimate expectations of parties regarding rule-based decisions from arbitrators and discuss the delicate balance between legal precision and commercial practicality in arbitration. 

  • Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab, Professor of Law, Cairo University; Founding Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Egypt
  • Karl Hennessee, Senior Vice-President, Head of Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Affairs, Airbus, France
  • Marieke van Hooijdonk, Partner, Allen & Overy, Netherlands
  • Angeline Welsh KC, Barrister, Essex Court Chambers, United Kingdom
Moderator
  • Malgorzata Surdek-Janicka, Independent arbitrator, Surdek Arbitration, Poland; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration

15.30 – 16.00 

Discussion 

16.00 – 16.10 

Closing Remarks 

  • Ulrich Kopetzki, Acting Director, Arbitration and ADR, Europe, ICC Dispute Resolution Service

16.10 – 17.30 

Meet & Greet with ICC Court Secretariat Representatives 

Join us for an informal networking session where you can connect with ICC Court Secretariat representatives. Grab a drink and enjoy the opportunity to engage in conversations with representatives from the ICC case management teams, regional offices and ICC International Centre for ADR. This is your chance to build valuable connections and gain insights into the workings of the Court! 

Case Management Teams at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration 
Management  
  • Claudia Salomon, President
  • Alexander G. Fessas, ICA Secretary General and DRS Director
  • Ana Serra E Moura, Deputy Secretary General
  • Ziva Filipic, Managing Counsel
  • Asli Yilmaz, Managing Counsel
  • Juan Pablo Argentato, Managing Counsel
  • Ashleigh Brocchieri, Expert Counsel
  • Francesca Hill, Head of Operations DRS

Latin American team  (ICA1) 

  • Amanda Jimenez Pinton, Counsel
  • Carla Cervantes, Deputy Counsel
  • Monica Labelle, Deputy Counsel
French team (ICA2)
  • Eléonore Toupart, Deputy Counsel
 
German and Northern Europe team (ICA3) 
  • Greg Lourie, Counsel 
  • Nicole Knebel, Deputy Counsel
  • Fredrik Lindmark, Deputy Counsel 
  • Dimitra Tsakiri, Deputy Counsel 
 
Common Law Team (ICA4) 
  • Colleen Parker Bacquet, Counsel 
  • Laragh Lee, Deputy Counsel
 
Middle East team (ICA5) 
  • Stella Leptourgou, Counsel
  • Avishai Azriel, Deputy Counsel
  • Alia El Sadda, Deputy Counsel 
Italian Switzerland team (ICA6) 
  • Marco Seregni, Deputy Counsel
  • Lucia Bonetto, Deputy Counsel


Eastern Europe team (ICA7) 

    • Hjördís Hjartardottir, Counsel 
    • Margarita Chatzi, Deputy Counsel
    • Sergii Melnyk, Deputy Counsel

    Floating Counsel 

    • Nicolás Gálvez Solís, Counsel, Case Management 
    • Michela Laviani Mancinelli, Deputy Counsel 
    • Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel 

    International Centre for ADR 
    • Alya Ladjimi, ADR Counsel 
    • Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel 
    • Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel 
     

    Regional Directors and staff  
    AFRICA 

    • Diamana Diawara, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Africa 
    • Sarah Douakha, Executive Assistant, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Africa 

    AMERICA 
    • Patricia Ferraz, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America 
    • Marek Krasula, Director Arbitration and ADR, North America 
     
    ASIA 
    • Tejus Chauhan, Director, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia 
    • Donna Huang, Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia 
     
    EUROPE 
    • Ulrich Kopetzki, Acting Director, Arbitration and ADR, Europe 
    • Sophia Zaia, Executive Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, Europe 
     
    MENA 
    • Sherif Akl, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR, MENA 
     
    Commission on Arbitration ADR 
    • Helene Van Lith, Secretary, Commission Arbitration ADR
     
    DRS Arbitration and ADR Promotion  
    • Iolanda Ghica, Head of Marketing and Promotion
    • Stephanie Goubelle, Senior Promotion Manager  
    • Lander Bruneel, DRS Marketing Project Officer  
    • Stephanie Torkomyan, Publications Manager  
     
    DRS Education and training  
    • Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training 

    ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Dispute Boards 

    Programme originally developed by: David Brown and Cecilia Misu

    A Dispute Board (DB) is a method commonly used in complex long-term projects, from joint ventures to engineering and construction projects. It involves an independent committee established by the parties to the construction contract and are, usually, in place from the commencement of the project.

    Our one-day DB training is an intensive program designed to equip participants with the skills and expertise they need to enhance dispute avoidance and become familiar with the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) process, so that they can confidently act as a dispute board member and advise or represent their clients establishing the DB and manage ongoing operations for maximum effectiveness.

    The training will start with an introductory overview of the origins of the DB process. It will include interactive exercises and business case for their use on projects centered around construction issues.

    The training will also address topics such as decision writing and challenges of organizing virtual site visits and hearings.

    08:00-09:00

    Welcome coffee

    09.00 – 09.15

    Introduction: Learning objectives 

    • Murray Armes, Senior Managing Director, Construction Advisory Project Architecture Lead, JS Held, United Kingdom
    • Lindy Patterson KC, Arbitrator, adjudicator, dispute boards, 39 Essex Chambers, United Kingdom
    • Sybille de Rosny-Schwebel, Director of the ICC Institute of World Business Law, Paris 

    09.15 – 09.45

    General presentation on Dispute Boards and Q&A 

    • Present the key steps for third party dispute resolution 
    • Dispute Resolution policies and procedures before the appointment of a DB. Dispute Resolution strategies, assessment of past experiences with ADR, incorporation of DB provisions, type of DB (recommendation/ resolution; ad-hoc/permanent) 
    • Presenting key aspects of ICC DB Rules and the role of the ICC ADR Centre: appointing DB members, deciding on challenges of DB members, fixing the DB members’ fees, acting as depositary of the funds, and reviewing the decisions of DAB and CDB 

    DAB agreement and DAB activities: Data availability, transfer and security, virtual site visits, platform (for data transfer) 

    • Radu Ionescu, Partner, PMG, Switzerland  
    • Alya Ladjimi, Manager, ICC International Centre for ADR, Paris  
    • Christopher Seppälä, Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator, Seppälä Arbitration, France 

    09.45 – 10.05

    Dispute Avoidance 

    • From disagreement to dispute 
    • How to prevent disputes 
    • Practical examples 
    • Murray Armes

    10.05 – 10.20

    Q&A

    10.20 – 10.30

    Presentation of the Mock Case on Dispute Avoidance 

    • Murray Armes

    10.30 – 11.00

    Coffee break 

    11.00 – 12.00

    Working Groups on Dispute Avoidance

    12.00 – 12.45 

    Plenary session: debate and simulation

    12.45 – 14.05

    Lunch

    14.05 – 14.35

    Formal Dispute Boards procedure in case of disputes

    • Key steps for third party dispute resolution 
    • Virtual hearings, platform (for data transfer as well as for the hearings) 
    • Differences in cases of ad-hoc/permanent DB (f.i. claims prepared by project members vs. claims prepared by lawyers and Experts) 
    • Witness of fact (written statements?)
    • Evidence of damages incurred 
    • Post hearings statements 
    • Laurence Kiffer, Lawyer, Arbitrator, Mediator and Disputes Board Member, Laurence Kiffer Avocate, France
    • Luis-Otavio Rosa, Arbitrator, DB member and Expert, Tarobá Engenharia, Brazil

    14.35 – 14.45

    Q&A

    14.45 – 15.05

    Presentation of the Mock Case on Dispute Boards procedure 

    • Lindy Patterson KC

     15.05 – 15.35

    Coffee break

    15.35 – 16.35

    Working Groups on Dispute Boards procedure

    16.35 – 17.20

    Plenary session: debate and simulation

    17.20 – 17.40 

    Enforcement of Dispute Boards conclusions – Presentation

    • Lindy Patterson KC

    17.40 – 17.50

    Q&A 

     17.50 – 18.00 

    Concluding remarks

    • Murray Armes 
    • Lindy Patterson KC 


    Training 

    Confirmed speakers

    Lindy Patterson KC (Co-Chair) 

    Arbitrator, adjudicator, dispute boards member, 39 Essex Chambers, United Kingdom  

    Murray Armes (Co-Chair) 

     Senior Managing Director, Construction Advisory Project Architecture Lead, JS Held, United Kingdom  

    Radu Ionescu  

     Partner, PMG, Switzerland 

    Laurence Kiffer 

    Lawyer, Arbitrator, Mediator and Disputes Board Member, Laurence Kiffer Avocate, France 
    Alya Ladjimi 
    Manager, ICC International Centre for ADR, Paris 




    Luis-Otavio Rosa 
    Arbitrator, DB member and Expert, Tarobá Engenharia, Brazil 


    Sybille de Rosny-Schwebel

    Director of the ICC Institute of World Business Law, Paris 





    Christopher Seppälä 
    Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator,Seppälä Arbitration, France 

    Conference

    Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab 

    Professor of Law, Cairo University; Founding Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Egypt  

    Catherine Baksi 

    Freelance Legal Correspondent, The Times, United Kingdom 

    Niuscha Bassiri 

    Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg; Belgium 

    Jean-Remi de Maistre 

    CEO and Co-Founder, Jus Mundi, France 

    Alexander G. Fessas 

    Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services  

    Karl Hennessee 

    Senior Vice-President, Head of Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Affairs, Airbus, France 

    Ulrich Kopetzki 

    Acting Director, Arbitration and ADR, Europe, ICC Dispute Resolution Service 

    Marco C. Laurita 

    International Legal Negotiator, TotalEnergies, France 

    Jan Paulsson 

    Judge,Court of Cassation, Bahrain; Arbitrator  

     

    Alison Pearsall 

     Group Head of Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management, Eviden International, France 

     

    Claudia Salomon 

    President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris 

    Malgorzata Surdek-Janicka 

    Independent arbitrator, Surdek Arbitration, Poland; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration 

    Tuuli Timonen 

     Head of Dispute Resolution, Dottir Attorneys, Finland 

    Nadia Tuma-Weldon 

    Head of Luxury Strategy & Insights, McCann Paris, France; Global Head of Thought Leadership, McCann Worldgroup 

    Marieke van Hooijdonk 

    Partner, Allen & Overy, Netherlands 

    Angeline Welsh KC 

    Barrister, Essex Court Chambers, United Kingdom 

     

    Gideon Wilkins 

    Group Head of Research, McCann Worldgroup, United Kingdom 

     

    Dates and venues

    Conference: Monday 18 March 2024

    Venue: The Westin Paris – Vendôme,3 Rue de Castiglione, 75001 Paris, France

    Training: Wednesday 20 March 2024

    Venue: International Chamber of Commerce, 33-43, avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France

    Registration fees

    Registration fees for non-ICC members: 


    Conference

    Early Bird (until 26 January 2024): 525€
    Standard (26 January – 1 March 2024): 685€
    Last Chance (2 March – 18 March 2024): 835€


    Training 

    Early Bird (until 26 January 2024): 630€
    Standard (26 January – 1 March 2024): 790€
    Last Chance (2 March – 18 March 2024): 940€

    Package – Training and Conference (20% discount) 

    Early Bird (until 26 January 2024): 925€
    Standard (26 January – 1 March 2024): 1180€
    Last Chance (2 March – 18 March 2024): 1330€

    20% VAT will be applied. 

     

    Registration fees for ICC members:  

    20% discount on the above rates. Please contact your local NC to obtain your discount code. 

    Special discounts  

    FULL TIME in-House Counsel and Government representatives may attend the conference free of charge. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.  

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    Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. ICC has negotiated preferential room rates at the Westin Paris – Vendôme, where the conference is taking place. The booking link will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. 

    We are able to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application only after receipt of your registration and full payment of your registration fees. Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org for more information.  

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    Cancellation policy

    50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before Friday 23 February 2024. Cancellations after this date are not refundable.

    Please be informed that any form of cancellation will incur a cancellation fee of 0.6€ + 6% of the registration fee which must be covered by the participant.

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    This event is eligible for credits before the Paris Bar. Please note that this is subject to validation of ICC Global Events’ application (or individual application, as necessary).

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