Since 1983, the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) have co-organised a series of joint colloquia to discuss significant topics relating to international arbitration. This 36th edition is going virtual - for the first time - and will be hosted by the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Who should attend?
- Practising lawyers
- Corporate counsel
- Arbitrators and mediators
Dispute resolution practitioners and academics from around the world.
"A Glance of International Arbitration in a Pandemic Era – the Institution’s Response”
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15.00-15.10 CET |
Welcome
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15.10-15.55 CET |
Institutional Developments: Reports from each Institution regarding their highlights and priorities
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15.55-16.55 CET |
Expedited Procedures in International Arbitration |
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This panel will discuss the issues to consider when proceeding under an expedited international arbitration. The panellists will provide the institutional perspective regarding expedited procedures including the development of these rules, threshold amounts, applicability in larger cases including those with state parties, time frames and how are they being followed, lessons learned, “best practices,” and are they working (or how are they expected to work) and will they evolve (or be implemented) in a post-COVID-19 world?
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16.55-17.00 CET |
Break |
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17.00-18.00 CET |
Roundtable Discussion - The Scope of the International Arbitrator’s Authority in an International Arbitration |
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This panel will discuss the scope of the international arbitrator’s authority – do they have the powers they need to protect the efficiency and integrity of international arbitration today? The speakers will provide their perspective on whether international arbitrators have the authority do deal with the numerous issues and challenges they face when they are presiding over an international arbitration. The panel will consider a number of the issues raised below and examine their powers pursuant to the rules and the applicable laws as well as “best practices” in international arbitration.
Moderated by:
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18.00-18.10 CET |
Closing remarks
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| Eduardo Damião Gonçalves, | Partner, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados, Brazil; Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Mélida Hodgson | Head of International Arbitration, Jenner & Block LLP, New York, United States; AAA-ICDR Council Member; Incoming Vice Chair, ICC Institute of World Business Law |
| Mark Kantor | Arbitrator and Mediator; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington D.C., United States |
| Meg Kinnear | Secretary-General, ICSID, Washington, D.C. |
| Luis M. Martinez | Vice President, AAA-ICDR, New York |
| Alexis Mourre | President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris |
| Aisha Nadar | Senior Consultant, Procurement Management and Dispute Resolution, Advokatfirman Runeland, Sweden; AAA-ICDR Council Member |
| Martina Polasek | Deputy Secretary-General, ICSID, Washington, D.C. |
| Ana Serra e Moura | Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris |
| Eric P. Tuchmann | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, AAA-ICDR, New York |
| Dates and venue | 7 December 2020, online |
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Registration fees |
Early bird until 13 November 2020: €75 After 13 November €100 * VAT is included in the price |
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Special discounts |
Group rates: Register 5 persons from the same company and pay for four. In-house counsel and Government representatives may benefit from a free ticket. 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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Credits and hours |
ICC Global Events is eligible for CLE credit under New York‘s, Texas and Florida’s approved jurisdiction procedures and is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. CLPD points from the State Bar of Dubai will be applied for in due course. French Bars: This training has been sent for CNB approval. Lawyers practising in France may apply for the reimbursement of this course, subject to terms and conditions. |
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Cancellation policy |
50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing Friday 13 November 2020. Cancellations after this date are not refundable. Subject to agreement from ICC Global Events prior to the event, the registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organization at no extra charge. Updated registration information will be required. Please be informed that any form of cancellation will incur a cancellation fee of 5€ + 2.75% of the registration fee which must be covered by the participant. Please note that ICC reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the speakers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant. |
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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. |
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