ICC YAAF Industry Series: Arbitration and Finance

05 Sep 2023

Bogota Spanish
Start: 14:30 (UTC-5) / End: 18:30 (UTC-5)

ICC YAAF is organising a series of events on the disputes that arise in different industries in Latin America. This session will focus on the Arbitration and Finance and the resolution of their disputes through arbitration and other dispute resolution methods.

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.

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

Programme

(Bogota Time Zone)

14:30 – 14:45

Welcoming remarks

14:45 - 16:00

Tips for young practitioners – Q&A Session

  • Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration.
  • Rafael Rincón, Partner, Rincón Castro Abogados, Representative for Latin America of ICC YAAF

16:15 – 17:00

Main challenges of international arbitration under Project Finance schemes

  • Public-private partnership contracts 
  • Oil & Gas operations 
  • Energy and Renewable Projects 

Speakers:

  • Francesco Cámpora, Partner at Letelier Campora, Santiago
  • Diego González, Legal Director, Grupo de Energía de Bogota, Bogota
  • Catalina Torres, Legal and Government Vice President, Mercantil Colpatria, Bogota
  • Moderated by: Maria Victoria Munevar, Partner, Brigard & Urrutia, Bogota 

17:00 - 17:15

Q&A Session

17:15 - 18:00

Main challenges of arbitration concerning agents in the financial sector

  • Private equity funds and their interests in international arbitration
  • Banking disputes: Perspectives of banks in international arbitration
  • Third party funders

Speakers:

  • Juan Felipe Merizalde, Partner, Adell & Merizalde, Bogota
  • Flavia Mange, Partner, Flavia Mange Advogados, Sao Paulo
  • María Camila Silva Mogollón, Legal Manager, Bancolombia, Bogota

Moderated by: Juan Casallas Romero, Partner, Holland & Knight, Bogota

18:00 - 18:15

Q&A Session

18:15 – 18:30

Closing remarks 

  • Rafael Rincón, Partner, Rincón Castro Abogados, Representative for Latin America of ICC YAAF

Additional speakers to be announced shortly.

Francesco Cámpora

Partner at Letelier Campora, Santiago

Juan Casallas Romero

Partner, Holland & Knight, Bogota 

Diego González Medina

Legal Director, Grupo de Energía de Bogota, Bogota 

Flavia Mange

Partner, Flavia Mange Advogados, Sao Paulo

Juan Felipe Merizalde

Partner, Adell & Merizalde, Bogota

María Victoria Munévar

Partner, Brigard & Urrutia, Bogota

Claudia Salomon

President, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Maria Camila SilvaMogollón

Legal Manager, Bancolombia, Bogota

Catalina Torres

Legal and Government Vice President, Mercantil Colpatria, Bogota

Venue:

Bogotá Chamber of Commerce - Chapinero Business Center
Cl. 67 #8-32, Localidad de Chapinero
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
Colombia

For further information, please contact:

ICC DRS Latam

Iccdrs-latam@iccwbo.org

Organiser

Insitutional Supporters

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