ICC YAAF: Arbitration in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities in Disruptive Industries

21 Nov 2024

Montevideo Spanish
Start: 16:30 (Montevideo) - End: 19:00 (Montevideo)

Join us in Montevideo for the first of two events exploring the dynamic intersection between arbitration and technology! 

In this inaugural session, seasoned lawyers from top law firms and in-house counsel at leading FinTech, crypto, software and other disruptivecompanies will discuss the unique risks and challenges these innovative sectors face —and the critical role arbitration plays in resolving and preventing disputes. Get ready to leap into the future and hear from some of Latin America's foremost technology experts.

This ICC YAAF event will feature two engaging panels. The first will focus on Current Trends in Cryptocurrency, while the second will be an insightful roundtable on the Risks and Opportunities in Disruptive Industries. Each session will bring together young lawyers experienced indisruptive sectors, guided by a moderator who will lead an interactive and dynamic discussion. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail.

Key Topics:

  • Trends in Web3 disputes, including blockchain, smart contracts, and crypto assets.
  • Legal challenges posed by Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
  • Risks and opportunities in disruptive industries and innovative business models.
  • Advantages of arbitration and mediation in technology disputes, highlighting expertise, neutrality, and confidentiality.

Why Attend?

  • Discover the latest trends in tech sector disputes and navigate the evolving landscape of technology law.
  • Explore new opportunities within ICC YAAF.
  • Network with specialized lawyers from prominent firms and in-house counsel in this cutting-edge sector.

Who should attend?

Open to those aged 40 and under, YAAF provides opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge, develop their skills and understand ICC’s arbitral procedure and other dispute resolution services.

Programme

16:30 – 16:45

Registration

16:45 – 16:50

Welcoming Remarks

16:50 – 17:45

Current Trends in Web3 Disputes: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and Crypto Assets

Speakers:

  • Alejandro Rothamel, Chief Legal Officer, Ripio, Buenos Aires
  • Sofia Klot, Partner, Klot Arbitration, Montevideo
  • Julián Rotenberg, Legal & Compliance Manager, Mendel, Buenos Aires 

Moderated by:

  • Juan Manuel Diehl Moreno, Partner, Marval O’Farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires

17:45 – 18:00

Coffee Break

18:00 – 18:55

Roundtable: Disputes in Disruptive Industries – Risks and Opportunities on the Path to Innovation

Speakers:

  • Mercedes Ros Carrasco, Global Head of Legal Business, Globant, Montevideo
  • María Agustina Paladino, Strategic Project Manager, dLocal, Montevideo
  • Francisco Muñoz, Regional Legal Sr Manager, MercadoLibre, Buenos Aires

Moderated by:

  • Agustina Rodríguez, Senior Associate, Ferrere, Montevideo

18:55 – 19:00

Closing remarks

  • Victoria Goyena, Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Juan Manuel Diehl Moreno

Marval O’Farrell Mairal, Buenos Aires

Victoria Goyena

Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, Latin America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Sofia Klot

Partner, Klot Arbitration, Montevideo 

Francisco Muñoz

Regional Legal Sr Manager, MercadoLibre, Buenos Aires

María Agustina Paladino 

Strategic Project Manager, dLocal, Montevideo 

Agustina Rodríguez 

Senior Associate, Ferrere, Montevideo 

Mercedes Ros Carrasco

Global Head of Legal Business, Globant, Montevideo

Julián Rotenberg 

Legal & Compliance Manager, Mendel, Buenos Aires

Alejandro Rothamel

Chief Legal Officer, Ripio, Buenos Aires 

Venue

Ferrere
Juncal 1392
Montevideo, Uruguay

Victoria Rodriguez Goyena

ICC DRS Latam

Tel. + 54 9 11 7189565656

Email Victoria.rodriguezgoyena@iccwbo.org

Organisers

Partners

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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