3rd ICC Italia Arbitration Forum

09 Oct 2025

Rome English
Start: 14:30 (CET) - End: 18:30 (CET)

Organised by ICC Italia and ICC Dispute Resolution Services, the 3rd edition of the ICC Italia Arbitration Forum will take place in Rome on 9th October 2025.

The Forum represents ICC Italia's annual event dedicated to the Italian arbitration community, providing a unique space for dialogue among institutions, general counsel, practitioners, businesses, law firms and academia. With the participation of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the support of leading legal professionals, the Forum encourages open discussion on the evolution of international commercial arbitration and its practical applications in the Italian context.

Building on the success of the previous editions held in Milan and Rome, the 3rd ICC Italia Arbitration Forum hosts in-depth discussions on the present and future of ICC arbitration and ADR, exploring practical challenges, sector-specific dynamics and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Participants benefit from a highly curated networking environment, with exclusive opportunities to engage directly with peers, decision-makers and industry leaders in both formal and informal settings.

Why attend?

  • Learn directly from ICC Court representatives and leading arbitration experts
  • Build valuable connections with peers and industry leaders
  • Gain practical insights into the future of arbitration in Italy and globally
  • Access exclusive events such as the ICC Italia Executive Lunch and the Networking Gala Cocktail
  • Be part of an ICC-endorsed event designed to engage the Italian arbitration community

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Key moments:

  • 12:30-13:30 - ICC Italia Executive Lunch (Invitation only)
  • 13:30-18:30 - 3rd ICC Italia Arbitration Forum
  • 19:00-21:30 - Networking Gala Cocktail

13:30-14:00

Registration & Welcome coffee

14:00-14:30

Opening remarks

  • Chairperson: Barbara De Donno, Secretary General, ICC Italia
  • ABI Representative

Keynote

  • Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

14:30-15:30

Panel I: Tailor-Made and Cost-Effective Arbitration: The Role of Early Case Assessment

  • Rosanna Grosso, Senior Legal Counsel, Siemens, Munich
  • Roberto Lipari, Partner, Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Dentons, Rome
  • Georgia Magno, Chief Legal Officer, Baker Hughes, Houston
  • Francisco Trebucq, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Moderated by:

  • Giacomo Rojas Elgueta, Head of International Arbitration, Chiomenti, Rome

15:30-16:30

Panel II: What Parties Want in Construction Arbitration

  • Chiara Capalti, Senior Associate, Cleary Gottlieb, Rome
  • Gaëlle Filhol, Partner, Pinsent Masons, Paris
  • Fabio Londero, Group General Counsel, Danieli, Buttrio
  • Rohit Singhal, CEO, Masin, Dubai

Moderated by:

  • Cecilia Carrara, Partner, Legance, Rome

16:30-17:00

Coffee break

Lexroom Experience

Martina Domenicali, Co-founder & CRO, Lexroom.ai

17:00-18:00

Panel III: Adapting Arbitration to Business Realities: What

Parties Expect in Non-Traditional Sectors

  • Georgia Agù, Group General Counsel, Azimut|Benetti, Turin
  • Andrea Atteritano, Partner, Hogan Lovells, Rome
  • Silvia Milanese, General Counsel, Flos B&B Italia Group, Milan
  • Agostino Nuzzolo, General Counsel, Tim, Rome

Moderated by:

  • Marco Torsello, Partner, ArbLit, Milan

18:00

Closing Remarks

  • Diego Corapi, Emeritus Professor of Comparative Private Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Rome

Georgia Agù

Group General Counsel, Azimut|Benetti, Turin

Andrea Atteritano

Partner, Hogan Lovells, Rome

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance, Rome

Chiara Capalti

Senior Associate, Cleary Gottlieb, Rome

Diego Corapi

Emeritus Professor of Comparative Private Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Rome

Barbara De Donno

Secretary General, ICC Italia

Giacomo Rojas Elgueta

Head of International Arbitration, Chiomenti, Rome

Alexander G. Fessas

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

Gaëlle Filhol

Partner, Pinsent Masons, Paris

Rosanna Grosso

Senior Legal Counsel, Siemens, Munich

Roberto Lipari

Partner, Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Dentons, Rome

Fabio Londero

Group General Counsel, Danieli, Buttrio

Georgia Magno

Chief Legal Officer, Baker Hughes, Houston

Silvia Milanese

General Counsel, Flos B&B Italia Group, Milan

Agostino Nuzzolo

General Counsel, Tim, Rome

Rohit Singhal

CEO, Masin, Dubai

Marco Torsello

Partner, ArbLit, Milan

Francisco Trebucq

Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Venue

Kindly hosted by ABI – Associazione Bancaria Italiana

ICC Italia Executive Lunch (Invitation only): Nuovo Circolo degli Scacchi | Piazza del Gesù, 49

3rd ICC Italia Arbitration Forum: Scuderie di Palazzo Altieri | Via Santo Stefano del Cacco, 1

Networking Gala Cocktail: Nuovo Circolo degli Scacchi | Piazza del Gesù, 49

Dress code: dark suit and black shoes for men, and business formal for women (no sneakers).

Registration information

3rd ICC Italia Arbitration Forum - ICC Italia Comitato Nazionale Italiano dell'International Chamber of Commerce

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For further information, please contact

Lorenzo Sarrocco

Project Coordinator, ICC Italia

lorenzo.sarrocco@iccitalia.org

Click here to schedule a call and learn more about the sponsorship opportunities. 

Sophia Zaia

Executive Assistant, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Dispute Resolution Services, Europe

iccdrs-europe@iccwbo.org

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Companies and law firms sponsor of the event will have the opportunity to showcase their commitment to the world of international commercial arbitration as well as to promote their business globally. It is possible to personalise each sponsorship experience: https://go2.iccitalia.org/2025-icc-italia-arbitration-forum

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