ICC YAAF: Arbitral tribunals & State courts in SEE: competition or coordination

27 Apr 2023

Tirana English
Start: 14.30 (CEST) || End: 19:00 (CEST)

Taking place in the framework of the “Arbitration and ADR Days in Albania”, this event is a unique opportunity to participate in a lively discussion with prominent arbitration practitioners on the relationship between arbitral tribunals and state courts.

The event will focus on arbitration and its relation to court proceedings in South-East Europe. Following a keynote address by Professor Maria Beatrice Deli, two panels of prominent arbitration practitioners will discuss specific features of ICC arbitration and the role of courts in supporting it in the region. The event will close with a networking reception.  

Who should attend?

Practicing lawyers, arbitrators, in-house counsel, academics and experts involved and/or interested in ICC arbitration as well as students who would like to pursue a career in arbitration.

What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can mould the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners. 

Learn more about ICC YAAF  | Join the network

Tirana Time Zone

14:30-15:00

Registration

15:00-15:10

Welcoming remarks

  • Fabio G. Santacroce ICC YAAF Representative for Europe; Partner, ArbLit, Milan
  • Ardita Seknaj Secretary General, ICC Albania, Tirana

15:10-15:30

Keynote Address

  • Maria Beatrice Deli, Partner, DeliSasson; Associate Professor, University of Molise, Rome

15:30-16:30

Laying out the framework of your ICC arbitration proceedings

Speakers:

  • Margarita Chatzi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
  • Marina Stanisavljevic, Senior Associate, Schoenherr, Vienna
  • Stamatios Tsetos, Founding Partner, Tsetos & Leboulanger Law Firm, Paris

Moderator:

  • Dini Sejko, Lecturer, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Business School, Hong Kong

16:30-16:45

Coffee break

16:45-17:45

The role of courts in supporting arbitration

Speakers:

  • Paola Ibraj, Senior Associate, Boga & Associates, Tirana
  • Hrvoje Kurelec, Of Counsel, AKG Advisory, Vienna
  • Fellenza Limani, Associate, Squire Patton Boggs, Prague
  • Simona Scipioni, International Legal Specialist, WeBuild, Milan

Moderator:

  • Illija Mitrev Penushliski, Partner, Three Crowns, Paris

17:45-17:55

Closing Remarks

  • Sokol Elmazaj, Partner, Boga & Associates, Tirana

18:00-19:00

Networking drinks


Margarita Chatzi

Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Maria Beatrice Deli

Partner, DeliSasson, Milan

Sokol Elmazaj

Partner, Boga & Associates, Tirana

Paola Ibraj

Senior Associate, Boga & Associates, Tirana

Hrvoje Kurelec

Of Counsel, AKG Advisory, Vienna

Fellenza Limani

Associate, Squire Patton Boggs, Prague

Illija Mitrev Penushliski

Partner, Three Crowns, Paris

Simona Scipioni

International Legal Specialist, WeBuild, Rome

Dini Sejko

Lecturer, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Business School, Hong Kong

Ardita Seknaj

Secretary General, ICC Albania, Tirana

Marina Stanisavljevic

Senior Associate, Schoenherr, Vienna

Stamatios Tsetos

Founding Partner, Tsetos & Leboulanger Law Firm, Paris

Venue: Tirana Marriott, Sheshi Italia, Tirana 1001, Albania

Other: Participants from outside Tirana can book their rooms at the Tirana Marriott at a discounted rate following this link: Book your group rate for International Chamber of Commerce in Albania

For further information, please contact:

Ardita Seknaj

Secretary General, ICC Albania

aseknaj@icc-albania.org.al

Fabio Giuseppe Santacroce

Partner, ArbLit

Fabio.santacroce@arblit.com

Sophia Zaia

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

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