ICC YAAF: Energy Disputes: current trends and challenges in Africa

26 Feb 2024

Online and Kampala English
Start: 16.00 (EAT) - End: 18:30 (EAT)

Join us online and in Kampala for this exhilarating discussion on energy disputes on the African continent.

Do not miss out this opportunity to gain knowledge from our distinguished experts who will share their experiences on this topic.

Objective/Who should attend?

Join us for this new session of the “Passing on the baton” ICC YAAF Champions Series. 

The energy sector has taken centre stage as a driver of growth and development of African economies. This event will showcase the knowledge and expertise in energy law including dispute resolution. This must-attend conference is aimed to young legal practitioners interested in arbitration and ADR and wishing to learn more about the last trends and the challenges faced in related energy disputes.

16:00-16:30

Welcome of the Participants

16:30-16:40

Welcome address and Introduction to ICC YAAF

  • Albert Mukasa, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Partner, M&K Advocates, Kampala 

16:40-17:25

Energy Transition: from fossil to renewable: what does the future hold for Africa?

  • Dr. Susan Nakanwagi, Natural Resources Governance and Rights Specialist at Regenerate Africa, Kampala
  • Denis Kakembo, Managing Partner, Cristal Advocates, Kampala

17:25-18:10

The Past, Present and Future of Dispute Resolution in the Energy Sector in Africa

  • David Kaggwa, Chairperson CIArb Uganda Chapter; Senior Partner, Kaggwa & Kaggwa Advocates, Kampala
  • Mariam N. Iga, ESG Expert and Private Consultant, Kampala

18:10- 18:20

Q&A session

18:20- 18:30

Closing remarks

  • Diamana Diawara, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Diamana Diawara

Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Mariam N. Iga

ESG Expert and Private Consultant, Kampala

David Kaggwa

Chairperson CIArb Uganda Chapter, Senior Partner, Kaggwa & Kaggwa Advocates, Kampala

Denis Kakembo

Managing Partner, Cristal Advocates, Kampala

Albert Mukasa

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Partner, M&K Advocates, Kampala

Dr. Susan Nakanwagi

Natural Resources Governance and Rights Specialist at Regenerate Africa, Kampala

In-person attendance:

The Law Development Centre

P. O Box 7117, Kampala, Uganda

Plot No. 339, Kagugube

Off. Gadaffi Road

 

Online attendance:

The Zoom link will be provided by email one day ahead the event

For further information, please contact:

Albert Mukasa

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Partner, M&K Advocates, Kampala

albert.mukasa@mkadvocates.net

Organiser

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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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