ICC YAAF: The Present Future - New Horizons in Arbitration

30 May 2023

Lagos and Online English (simultaneous translation to French)
Start: 12.30 (WAT) | 11:30 (GMT) | 13:30 (CEST/CAT) | 14:30 (EAT) || End: 17:00 (WAT) | 18:00 (CEST)

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. 

Learn more about ICC YAAF  | Join the network

(WAT Time Zone)

12:30-13:00

Registration, Light Snacks & Red Carpet

13:00-13:05

Introduction - About ICC YAAF 

  • Chloé De Jager, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons, Johannesburg

13:05-13:15

Keynote Address

  • Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration 

13:15-14:45

Panel 1: Arbitrating in the metaverse: new horizons for international arbitration practitioners

  • Moderator - Adetola Adebesin, Trainee Associate, Sidley Austin LLP, Geneva
  • Dr. Jamsheed Peeroo, Barrister and Arbitrator, 36 Stone, London and Singapore and Peeroo Chambers, Mauritius
  • Eugenio Bettella, Founding Partner, Bergs & More, Padua
  • Evelyne Kimani, Investments and Financial Analyst Arbitrator, MCIArb Kenya Branch, Nairobi
  • Mallick Bolakale, Co-Founder, Regcompass Consults, Lagos

Coordinators:

  • Pascoal Justino Bié, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa;  Associate, TTA Sociedade de Advogados, Maputo
  • Iliass Segame, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Associate, Segame & Partners, Casablanca
  • Harry O. Ukaejiofor, Associate Partner, Ukiri & Lijadu, Lagos

14:45-16:00

Panel 2: Monetization of African arbitration

  • Moderator - Augustin Barrier, Counsel, Lalive, Geneva
  • Momoh Kadiri, Managing Partner, Mitchell Simmonds, London
  • Marcia MacFarlane, Partner, Harneys, Virgin British Islands

Coordinators:

  • Aicha Mane, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Managing Counsel, Cabinet d’avocats Houda, Dakar
  • Tabitha Joy Raore, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa;  Commercial Litigation Lawyer, Nairobi
  • Amara Inegbenoise, Principal Consultant, Noise and Blue, Port Harcourt

16:00-16:15

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

  • Diamana Diawara, Director Arbitration and ADR, Africa
  • Aicha Mane, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Managing Counsel, Cabinet d’avocats Houda, Dakar
  • Perenami Momodu, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Partner, Aelex, Lagos

16:15-17:00

Closing Cocktail and Networking Session

Coordinators:

  • Chloé De Jager, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons, Johannesburg
  • Albert Mukasa, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Managing Partner, M&K Advocates, Kampala
  • Perenami Momodu, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Partner, Aelex, Lagos


Adetola Adebesin

Trainee Associate, Sidley Austin LLP, Geneva

Augustin Barrier

Counsel, Lalive, Geneva

Eugenio Bettella

Founding Partner, Bergs & More, Padua

Mallick Bolakale

Co-Founder, Regcompass Consults, Lagos

Chloé De Jager

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons, Johannesburg

Diamana Diawara

Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Amara Inegbenoise

Principal Consultant, Noise and Blue, Port Harcourt

Momoh Kadiri

Managing Partner, Mitchell Simmonds, London

Evelyne Kimani

Investments and Financial Analyst Arbitrator, MCIArb Kenya Branch, Nairobi

Marcia MacFarlane

Partner, Harneys, Virgin British Islands

Harry O. Ukaejiofor

Associate Partner, Lijadu & Ukiri, Lagos

Dr. Jamsheed Peeroo

Barrister and Arbitrator, 36 Stone, London and Singapore; Peeroo Chambers, Mauritius

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:

First name, Name

Title

Tel.

Email

Aicha Mane

(French)

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa

+221 78120 42 88

aicha.mane@avocatshouda.com

Perenami Momodu

(English)

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa

+234 806 119 7704

pmomodu@aelex.com

Pascoal Justino Bié

(Portuguese)

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa

+258 82328 9287

pascoal.bie@tta-advogados.com

Marx Ikongbeh

(English)

ICC YAAF Representative for Africa

+234 8037243544

marx@nigerianbar.ng

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