ICC YAAF & CEIA-40: The new IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration

17 Apr 2024

Madrid English
Start: 19:00 (Madrid | CET) - End:  21:00 (Madrid | CET) 

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the new IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration!

In this event, we will be delving deep into the new IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration. We will begin with a keynote by Alfredo Bullard, who integrated the committee responsible for drafting the new 2024 Guidelines, followed by a roundtable discussion with Sofía de Sampaio Jalles, who was also on this year's committee and Oliver Cojo, who was on the review committee for the previous version of the Guidelines in 2014. This discussion will be moderated by Álvaro Soriano and will focus on an analysis of the changes that the Guidelines have undergone over the years.

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.

(Madrid Time Zone)

19:00 - 19:15

Introductory Remarks 

  • Francisca Seara Cardoso, Co-Chair CEIA-40; Senior Associate, Armesto & Asociados, Madrid
  • Joana Granadeiro, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe;  Principal Associate, Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles & Associados, Lisbon

19:15 - 20:00

Keynote speech

  • Alfredo Bullard, Partner, Bullard Falla Ezcurra, Madrid and Lima

20:00 - 21:00

Roundtable discussion with:

  • Oliver Cojo, Partner, Arias SLP, Madrid 
  • Sofía de Sampaio Jalles, Partner, Armesto & Asociados, Madrid 
  • Álvaro Soriano, Principal Associate, Garrigues, Madrid (moderator) 

21:00

Cocktail reception

Alfredo Bullard

Partner, Bullard Falla Ezcurra, Madrid and Lima

Oliver Cojo

Partner, Arias SLP, Madrid

Sofía de Sampaio Jalles

Partner, Armesto & Asociados, Madrid

Francisca Seara Cardoso

Co-Chair CEIA-40; Senior Associate, Armesto & Asociados, Madrid

Álvaro Soriano

(Moderator)

Principal Associate, Garrigues, Madrid

Venue

Garrigues
Hermosilla, 3
28001 Madrid, Spain 

For further information, please contact:

Joana Granadeiro

ICC YAAF representative for Europe

+351 967 988 756

jgranadeiro@mlgts.pt

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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