The 2023 Annual Conference of the ICC YAAF Africa Chapter will be taking place on the side of the 7th ICC Africa Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. The Conference, as usual, will take young practitioners on a deep dive into contemporary topics in international arbitration.
The ICC YAAF Africa Chapter Conference has established a reputation for looking at topics that are evolving and changing the face of International Arbitration. The Present Future: New Horizons in Arbitration seeks to examine several topics that should be of interest to any young practitioner keen to learn about the near future of international arbitration. The first panel will jump into the metaverse and interrogate the role of arbitration in the fantasy world that has become real. The second panel will examine the more traditional subject of emerging financing models that is having an impact on how arbitrations are conducted to enforcement and asset recovery.
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.
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12:30-13:00 |
Registration, Light Snacks & Red Carpet |
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13:00-13:05 |
Introduction - About ICC YAAF
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13:05-13:15 |
Keynote Address
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13:15-14:45 |
Panel 1: Arbitrating in the metaverse: new horizons for international arbitration practitioners
Coordinators:
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14:45-16:00 |
Panel 2: Monetization of African arbitration
Coordinators:
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16:00-16:15 |
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
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16:15-17:00 |
Closing Cocktail and Networking Session Coordinators:
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Adetola Adebesin |
Trainee Associate, Sidley Austin LLP, Geneva |
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Augustin Barrier |
Counsel, Lalive, Geneva |
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Eugenio Bettella |
Founding Partner, Bergs & More, Padua |
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Mallick Bolakale |
Co-Founder, Regcompass Consults, Lagos |
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Chloé De Jager |
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons, Johannesburg |
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Diamana Diawara |
Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Amara Inegbenoise |
Principal Consultant, Noise and Blue, Port Harcourt |
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Momoh Kadiri |
Managing Partner, Mitchell Simmonds, London |
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Evelyne Kimani |
Investments and Financial Analyst Arbitrator, MCIArb Kenya Branch, Nairobi |
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Marcia MacFarlane |
Partner, Harneys, Virgin British Islands |
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Harry O. Ukaejiofor |
Associate Partner, Lijadu & Ukiri, Lagos |
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Dr. Jamsheed Peeroo |
Barrister and Arbitrator, 36 Stone, London and Singapore; Peeroo Chambers, Mauritius |
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Claudia Salomon |
President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Venue:
In-person attendance:
Lagos Court of Arbitration
1A, Remi Olowude Street
2nd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway
Okunde Bluewater Scheme
Lekki Peninsula Phase 1
Lagos, Nigeria
Online attendance:
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
For further information, please contact:
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Aicha Mane (French) |
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa |
+221 78120 42 88 |
aicha.mane@avocatshouda.com |
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Perenami Momodu (English) |
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa |
+234 806 119 7704 |
pmomodu@aelex.com |
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Pascoal Justino Bié (Portuguese) |
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa |
+258 82328 9287 |
pascoal.bie@tta-advogados.com |
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Marx Ikongbeh (English) |
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa |
+234 8037243544 |
marx@nigerianbar.ng |
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