Explore the future of arbitration and dispute resolution in a changing world at the 4th ICC Mexican Arbitration Day on 9 October 2025.
Under the theme “The Future of Dispute Resolution in a Transforming World”, the 4th ICC Mexican Arbitration Day is a high-level forum that brings together leading national and international experts — including arbitrators, legal practitioners, academics, mediators, judges, and government authorities — to discuss current and emerging trends shaping the practice of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (ADR).
In an increasingly complex global environment marked by political and economic uncertainty, efficient and reliable dispute resolution systems are more critical than ever. Mexico has emerged as a key player in international arbitration, ranking fourth globally in 2024 with 106 parties involved in ICC cases. Its strong legal framework and growing participation in cross-border disputes make it an ideal venue for reflecting on how arbitration continues to support trade, investment, and legal certainty.
This edition will explore key topics such as:
- The evolving role of mediation in commercial and investment disputes
- UNIDROIT Principles in Commercial Arbitration and ICC Model Contracts (Contractualization of Investment Arbitration)
- Judicial–ADR synergies to enhance access to justice
- Complexities in energy-related arbitration
- Specificities of res judicata in international arbitration
The event serves as a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, promoting best practices, and strengthening collaboration across the arbitration community. It also aims to support the training and development of the next generation of arbitration professionals.
(Mexico City Time Zone)
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07:30 – 08:00 |
Registration |
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08:00 – 08:30 |
Opening
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08:30 – 09:00 |
Keynotes |
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09:00 – 10:30 |
Panel I: Use of ICC Mediation in Investment and Commercial Conflicts
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Networking Break |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Panel II: UNIDROIT Principles in Commercial Arbitration and ICC Model Contracts (Contractualization of Investment Arbitration) Moderator: Speakers:
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Panel III: Access to Justice: Synergy Between Judiciary and ADR – Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses, and Threats Moderator:
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Networking Lunch |
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15:30 – 17:00 |
Panel IV: Dispute Resolution Alternatives in the Energy Sector: Towards a New Paradigm? Moderator: • Ana Gerdau de Borja Mercereau, Founding Partner, Citadelle Disputes, Paris
• Francisco M. Serrano, Managing Partner, Arbitration Practice, Garrigues, Madrid |
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17:00 – 18:30 |
Panel V: IBA Report on Res Judicata in International Arbitration Moderator: • Gerardo Lozano Alarcón, Chair of the Arbitration & ADR Commission, ICC Mexico, Mexico CitySpeakers: • Patricia Saiz, Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee; Partner, Saiz Arbitration, Madrid • Cecilia Azar Manzur, Partner, Galicia Abogados; Vice-Chair, ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission, Mexico City • Carmen Martínez López, Partner, Three Crowns, Madrid; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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18:30 – 18:40 |
Closing Remarks |
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18:40 – 20:00 |
Closing Cocktail |
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Cecilia Azar Manzur |
Partner, Galicia Abogados & Vice-Chair of the ICC World Arbitration Commission, Mexico |
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Luis Guillermo Alfaro Díaz |
General Director of Legal Representation and Litigation, Ministry of Energy, Mexico |
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Marta Angélica Álvarez Rendón |
Director of Private International Law, Legal Advisory Office – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico |
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Verónica Irastorza |
Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting, USA |
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Francisco M. Serrano |
Managing Partner, Arbitration Practice, Garrigues, Spain |
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Patricia Saiz |
Vice-Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee, Spain |
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Carmen Martínez López |
Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Spain |
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Alexander Leventhal |
Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, France |
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José Antonio Lozano Díez |
Chairman of the Governing Board of Universidad Panamericana and IPADE, México |
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Gerardo Lozano Alarcón |
Chair of the ICC México Arbitration & ADR Commission, México |
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Lucila Marchini |
Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, USA |
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Adrian Magallanes Pérez |
Partner, Von Wobeser & Sierra, México |
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Paul di Pietro |
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, USA |
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Jorge Mario Pardo Rebolledo |
Minister, Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, Mexico |
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Antonio Prida Peón del Valle |
Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, México |
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Eduardo Silva Romero |
Partner, Wordstone Dispute Resolutions, France |
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Ana Carolina Weber |
Partner, Ana Weber Advogados Associados, Brazil |
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Ana Gerdau de Borja Mercereau |
Founding Partner, Citadelle Disputes, France |
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Julieta Ovalle Piedra |
Partner, Ovalle Favela Law Firm, México |
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Emilio González de Castilla |
Rector, Escuela Libre de Derecho, México |
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Luis Enrique Graham Tapia |
Vice-Chair of the ICC México Arbitration & ADR Commission, México |
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Claus von Wobeser |
President of ICC México |
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Patricia Ferraz |
Director for Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Yesica González Pérez |
General Director of ICC Mexico |
| Venue |
Hotel Four Seasons, Gran Salón Paseo de la Reforma #500 Col. Juárez,06600 CDMX, Mexico |
| Registration information |
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| Registration fees |
Registration before 9 September 2025 ICC Mexico Members: $9,480.00 + VAT (433€) Non-Members: $12,325.00 + VAT (563€) Payment starting from September 10 ICC Mexico Members: $10,430.00 + VAT (477€) Non-Members: $13,560.00 + VAT (620€) |
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Bank Deposit: Cancellations: Full refunds are available until September 25, 2025 . After this date, only 50% of the fee is refundable.
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| Working language | Spanish |
For further information, please contact:
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Laura Altamirano |
Senior Policy Manager |
(52-55) 56 87 22 03 |
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Abigail Blanco |
Events Manager |
56 87 22 07 |
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