28 June 2021 marks the 5th ICC European Conference. The Conference 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.
On 29 June 2021, the ICC Institute of World Business Law will hold its advanced level training entitled Oral Advocacy in International Arbitration: The good, the bad and the in between. Join us to gain hands-on expertise through a combination of presentations, interactive discussions and case scenarios.
Who should attend?
- Practising lawyers
- Corporate counsel
- Arbitrators
- Mediators
- Business professionals and academics from around the world
The programme will be available shortly.
All times are CEST
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08.30-09.00 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
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09.00 – 09.10 |
Welcoming address, introduction and presentation of the mock case |
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09.10 – 10.10 |
Oral versus written advocacy: counsel and tribunal perspectives -Defining the elements of “oral advocacy”: pleadings, witnesses, experts, demonstratives, other features -Early assessment of the pros and cons of the elements of “oral advocacy”: the opportunities and the limitations depending on the initial presentation of the dispute -Perspectives as claimant versus as respondent -The interrelationship between the assessment and the selection of the tribunal members: party autonomy vs. tribunal direction -The interrelationship between the assessment and the applicable law(s) including respecting burden of proof and burden of persuasion -The assessment and the desired role for the tribunal: “inquisitorial” vs. “adversarial” vs. something in between |
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10.10 – 10.40 |
Q&A |
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10.40 – 10.55 |
Coffee break |
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10.55 – 11.40 |
Oral advocacy, party autonomy and the determination of the facts of the dispute: the opening statement at the hearing -The hearing and oral opening statements: good practices, bad practices, best practices -Orally pleading the case “through” prior written memorials: counsel perspectives, tribunal perspectives -Opening statements and post-hearing briefs: the desired relationship -Exhibits and visuals and their role in oral advocacy and decision-making |
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11:40 – 12:45 |
Case scenarios and Q&A |
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12.45 – 13.45 |
Lunch |
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13.45 – 14.15 |
Focus on cross-examination -Effective preparation for cross examination -Effective styles of cross-examination -“Remember the dead horse”: knowing when to let go -“Putting your case to the witness” versus character assassination -Lay witnesses and expert witnesses |
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14.15 – 15.10 |
Case scenarios and Q&A |
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15.10 – 15.25 |
Coffee break |
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15.25 – 15.55 |
Oral advocacy at the main hearing -Orally pleading the case “through” witness examination: counsel perspectives, tribunal perspectives -Closing statements and post-hearing briefs: transcripts, recency and the new emphasis on speed in rendering the award |
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15.55 – 16.50 |
Case scenarios and Q&A |
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16.50 – 17.00 |
Concluding remarks |
The speakers will be announced shortly.
| Date and venue |
Conference: 28 June 2021 Training: 29 June 2021 |
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Registration fees |
Registrations will open shortly. |
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Special discounts |
Group rates: Register 5 persons from the same company and pay for four. Students may benefit from a 50% discount. ICC Members: please contact your National Committee to receive the discount code to access the member rate (20% reduction). Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org for more details. |
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Working language |
English |
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Credits, hours and points |
This event is eligible for credits/hours/points before the French Bar. Please note that this is subject to validation of ICC Global Events’ application (or individual application, as necessary) to the afore mentioned Bar. Further, ICC Global Events is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org if you have any questions or would like further information. |
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Disclaimer |
The photos and audiovisual recordings taken at this meeting/event may be used and published by ICC, its subsidiaries or affiliates, for informational or promotional purposes in printed materials or online, including on ICC websites and in social media. Participation in the meeting/event implies agreement to such use of photos or audiovisual recordings in which the participant may appear unless ICC receives written notification to the contrary. |
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