ICC YAAF: International arbitration: a strategic mechanism for the energy transition

02 Feb 2023

Rabat French
Start: 09:00 (GMT +1) || End: 16:00 (GMT +1)

Join us in Rabat for an insightful one-day conference with experienced panelists to discuss the role of arbitration in the energy transition.

This in-person event will focus on the role of arbitration in the energy transition, covering a number of issues including:

  • the arbitration clause and its effect on energy contracts
  • the regulation and resolution of energy-related disputes in Morocco
  • investment arbitration in energy matters

 

Who should attend?

The event is ideal for young practitioners, arbitrators and in-house counsel to learn more about the impact of arbitration on energy transition considerations.

(GMT +1)

09:00-10:00

Registration

10:00-10:30

Opening remarks

  • Farid El Bacha, Dean, Faculté des Sciences Juridiques Economiques et Sociales (FSJES), Rabat
  • Ilham Hamdai, Professor of Higher Education, FSJES Rabat
  • Saad El Mernissi, Partner, Figes-Mernissi, Casablanca
  • Iliass Segame, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa;Partner, Segame & Maalmi, Casablanca

10:30-11:20

The arbitration clause and its consequences on energy projects

  • Aicha Brahma, Partner, Brahma Avocats, Casablanca
  • Soukaïna Chefchaouni, Legal Counsel, ENGIE Africa, Casablanca
  • Saad El Mernissi, Partner, Figes-Mernissi, Casablanca
  • Salma Hakari, Founding member Morocco VYAP, Casablanca

11:20-12:00

Debate

12:00-14:00

Networking & Lunch

14:00-14:45

Energy investment arbitration

  • Ghiyta Iraqi, Partner, I&I Law Firm, Casablanca
  • Ali Kairouani, Professor of Higher Education, FSJES, Rabat
  • Salma Nadir, PhD Candidate, Researcher, FSJES, Rabat
  • Iliass Segame, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa;Partner, Segame & Maalmi, Casablanca

14:45-15:20

Debate

15:20-15:40

Energy in Morocco: regulation and dispute resolution

  • Rabii El Bacha, Researcher, Korte Law, Rabat
  • Yassine El Bakkouchi, PhD Candidate, Researcher, FSJES, Rabat
  • Nael Dalati, Legal Counsel and Professor, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris
  • Ilham Hamdai, Professor of Higher Education, FSJES, Rabat
  • Thierry Lauriol, Partner, Jeantet Associés, Paris

15:40-16:00

Debate & Networking Cocktail

Aicha Brahma

Partner, Brahma Avocats, Casablanca

Soukaïna Chefchaouni

Legal Counsel, ENGIE Africa, Casablanca

Nael Dalati

Legal Counsel and Professor, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris

Farid El Bacha

Dean, Faculté des Sciences Juridiques Economiques et Sociales, Rabat

Yassine El Bakkouchi

PhD Candidate, Researcher, FSJES, Rabat

Saad El Mernissi

Partner, Figes-Mernissi, Casablanca

Salma Hakari

Founding member Morocco VYAP, Casablanca

Ilham Hamdai

Professor of Higher Education, FSJES, Rabat

Ghiyta Iraqi

Partner, I&I Law Firm, Casablanca

Ali Kairouani

Professor of Higher Education, FSJES, Rabat

Thierry Lauriol

Partner, Jeantet Associés, Paris

Salma Nadir

PhD Candidate, Researcher, FSJES, Rabat

Venue

Faculté des Sciences Juridiques Economiques et Sociales (FSJES)

Avenue des Nations-Unies

B.P. 721 Agdal

Rabat Agdal, Maroc

+212 5 37 22 57 48 / 39

Working language French
Registration Free of charge
Promotional Information The event is free, however, prior registration is required.

For further information, please contact:

Iliass Segame

Partner

+212 675939341

i.segame@segamemaalmi.com

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