ICC YAAF: Arbitration in Construction: Deepening the Foundations

23 May 2024

Asuncion Spanish
Start: 15:30 (Paraguay time zone) - End: 18:30 (Paraguay time zone)

Join us for this unmissable event where practical aspects of construction arbitration will be discussed with expert lawyers in the field.

This is an ideal event for lawyers, engineers and students who want to update and deepen their knowledge, on recurring issues in construction arbitration, such as multiparty multi-contract disputes and those related to construction acceleration, disruptions, modification of deadlines and/or scope of work.

(Paraguay Time Zone)

15:15 – 15:30

Registration

15:30 – 15:35

Welcoming remarks

  • Bernardo Wayar Ocampo, ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America, Partner, Wayar & von Borries Abogados, Santa Cruz de La Sierra
  • María Belén Moreno, Representant CEDEP, Attorney Altra legal, Asuncion

15:35 – 16:50

Multi-party multi-contract arbitration 

  • Felicita Argaña, Senior Associate, Altra Legal, Asuncion
  • Carlos Brehm, Partner, Santamarina y Steta, Mexico City
  • Mariana Martins-Costa, Partner, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide, Sao Paulo
  • Pablo Mori, Partner, Clifford Chance LLP, Washington D.C.

Moderated by

  • Iván Filartiga, Legal Advisor to the Presidency, Petróleos Paraguayos, Asuncion

16:50 – 17:05

Coffee break

17:05 – 18:20

Acceleration, Disruptions and Contractual Modification: Preparation and Case Management

  • Mayra Bryce, Partner, Payet Rey Cauvi Pérez, Lima
  • Santiago Gómez Abente, Partner, Estudio Codas, Asuncion
  • Victoria Rodríguez, Senior Associate, Marval O'farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires
  • Luis Marcio Torales, Senior Associate, Ferrere, Asuncion

Moderated by

  • Rebeca Salemma, Delegate Attorney, Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Paraguay, Asuncion

18:20 – 18:30

Closing Remarks

Felicita Argaña

Senior Associate, ALTRA Legal, Asuncion

Carlos Brehm

Partner, Santamarina y Steta, Mexico City

Mayra Bryce

Partner, Payet Rey Cauvi Pérez, Lima

Santiago Gómez Abente

Partner, Estudio Codas, Asuncion

Mariana Martins-Costa

Partner, Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide, Sao Paulo

Iván Filartiga

Legal Advisor to the Presidency, Petróleos Paraguayos, Asuncion

María Belén Moreno

Representant CEDEP, Attorney Altra legal, Asuncion

Pablo Mori

Partner, Clifford Chance LLP, Washington

Victoria Rodríguez

Senior Associate, Marval O'farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires

Rebeca Salemma

Delegate Attorney, Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Paraguay, Asuncion

Luis Marcio Torales

Senior Associate, Ferrere, Asuncion

Bernardo Wayar O.

ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America, Partner of Wayar & von Borries Abogados, Santa Cruz de La Sierra

Venue

Edificio Skypark , piso 6. Av. Aviadores del Chaco Nro. 2581, Asuncion, Paraguay

Working language Spanish
Registration The event is free, however, prior registration is required.

For further information, please contact:

ICC DRS LATAM

iccdrs-latam@iccwbo.org

Organiser

What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape 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.

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