ICC YAAF Industry spotlight “Powering the Future: Resolving Renewable Energy Disputes through Arbitration in Latam”

14 Nov 2023

Miami English, Spanish and Portuguese
Start: 15.30 (US Time) || End: 17:00 (US Time)

Throughout the year, ICC YAAF has been organizing events specific to different industries such as Agribusiness, Telecommunications, Finance, Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas and more. Don’t miss the final edition of the year on Energy at our 21st ICC Miami Conference.

ICC YAAF is organising a series of events on the disputes that arise in different industries in Latin America. This session will focus on energy and the resolution of their disputes through arbitration and other dispute resolution methods. The event will be held on the occasion of the 21st ICC Miami Conference.  

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.

(US Time Zone)

15:30 –15:35

Welcoming remarks

  • Katherine Lievano, Head of Latin American Chapter of ICC YAAF; Engagement & Initiatives Project Manager, ICC Dispute Resolution Services 

15:35 –16:35

Industry spotlight “Powering the Future: Resolving Renewable Energy Disputes through Arbitration in Latam”

  1. Overview of renewable energy initiatives in Latam: What can we expect for the future
  2. Main impacts of the transition to renewable energy to the key players and potential disputes hotspots in Latam 
  3. How to prevent and resolve disputes in the current energy transition?

Speakers: 

  • Gabriela Alvarez-Avila, Partner, DLA Piper, Mexico City 
  • Gabriel Freitas, Senior Litigation Counsel, GE Vernova, Sao Paulo
  • Mónica Jiménez, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, GeoPark, Bogota
  • Edson Lopez, Partner, ECIJA Integrum, Guatemala City

Moderated by:

  • Ignacio Minorini, Partner, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Buenos Aires

16:35 – 16:50

Discussion

16:50 – 17:00 

Concluding remarks

  • Bernardo Wayar Ocampo ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America; Partner, Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C., La Paz 

Gabriela Alvarez-Avila

Partner, DLA Piper, Mexico City

Gabriel Freitas

Senior Litigation Counsel, GE Vernova, Sao Paulo 

Mónica Jiménez

Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, GeoPark, Bogota

Katherine Lievano

Head of Latin American Chapter of ICC YAAF; Engagement & Initiatives Project Manager, ICC Dispute Resolution Services 

Edson Lopez

Partner, ECIJA Integrum, Guatemala City

Ignacio Minorini

Partner, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Buenos Aires

Bernardo Wayar Ocampo

ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America; Partner, Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C., La Paz 

Venue

Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131, U.S.A.

Working language

English, Spanish and Portuguese

For further information, please contact:

ICC DRS Latam

Iccdrs-latam@iccwbo.org

Organiser

Sponsors

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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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