ICC YAAF: The Young Arbitrators’ Toolkit: Fostering Efficiency and Integrity in Arbitration

31 May 2024

Nairobi English with simultaneous interpretation into French
In-person: Start: 15:00 (EAT) | End: 18:15 (EAT) || Online/Hybrid events: Start: 15:30 (EAT), 14:30 (CEST), 12:30 (GMT) | End: 18:15 (EAT), 17:15 (CEST), 15:15 (GMT)

The 2024 Annual Conference of the ICC YAAF Africa Chapter will be taking place on the side of the 8th ICC Africa Conference for the first time in Nairobi, Kenya. Join us online or in-person for an insightful afternoon conference on the key issues for fostering efficiency and integrity in arbitration.

The ICC YAAF Africa Chapter Conference has established a reputation for discussing topics that are evolving and relevant in international arbitration. This year, the conference seeks to consider essential issues for fostering efficiency and integrity in international arbitration. The first panel will consider common matters arising in complex arbitrations such as multi-party and jurisdictional issues and how to address them. Thereafter, the second panel will discuss the balance between ensuring transparency in proceedings and maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the parties and how this has been treated by the courts in different African jurisdictions.

This must attend event is aimed to young legal practitioners interested in arbitration and ADR in general and wishing to learn more about this topic.

(Nairobi Time Zone)

15:00 - 15:30

Registration and networking

15:30 - 15:35

Introduction – About ICC YAAF

  • Wambui G. Muigai, ICC YAAF Representative; Associate, Dispute Resolution, Mohammed Muigai LLP, Nairobi

15:35 - 16:50

Panel 1: Navigating Complex Arbitrations – Dealing with Jurisdictional Challenges and Multi-Party Issues

  • Session coordinator - Mame Esaama Orleans-Lindsay, Legal Advisor, Tullow Ghana Limited, Accra
  • Moderator - Gordon Oduor, Foreign Visiting Lawyer, Wilmerhale LLP, London
  • Colleen Parker-Bacquet, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
  • Jide Adesokan, Partner, Stephenson Harwood LLP, London
  • Benjamin Ng’eno, Associate, International Arbitration, Lalive LLP, London
  • Emuobonuvie Majemite, Partner, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, Lagos

16:50 - 18:05

Panel 2: Balancing Act: Transparency and Confidentiality in International Arbitration

  • Session coordinator – Perenami Momodu, ICC YAAF Representative; Consultant, International Arbitration, Gateley Legal, Lagos
  • Moderator - Efemena Iluezi-Ogbaudu, Associate, International Arbitration, Linklaters, London
  • Barbara Kilei, Country Manager, International Law Development Organisation (IDLO) in Uganda; Advocate, High Court of Kenya, Nairobi
  • Jarrod Gutsa, Senior Associate, Vinson & Elkins, London
  • Phillip Aliker, Barrister & Chartered Arbitrator, Tanfield Chambers, London
  • Yolanda Walker, Partner, Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes, DWF Law LLP, London

18:05 - 18:15

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks 

 

Jide Adesokan

Partner, Stephenson Harwood LLP, London

Phillip Aliker

Barrister & Chartered Arbitrator, Tanfield Chambers, London

Jarrod Gutsa

Senior Associate, Vinson & Elkins, London

Efemena Iluezi-Ogbaudu

Associate, International Arbitration, Linklaters, London

Barbara Kilei

Country Manager, International Law Development Organisation (IDLO) in Uganda; Advocate, High Court of Kenya, Nairobi

Emuobonuvie Majemite

Partner, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, Lagos

Perenami Momodu

ICC YAAF Representative; Consultant, International Arbitration, Gateley Legal, Lagos

Benjamin Ng’eno

Associate, International Arbitration, Lalive LLP, London

Gordon Oduor

Foreign Visiting Lawyer, Wilmerhale LLP, London

Mame Esaama Orleans-Lindsay

Legal Advisor, Tullow Ghana Limited, Accra

Colleen Parker-Bacquet

Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Yolanda Walker

Partner, Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes, DWF Law LLP, London

Venue:

In-person attendance:

Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Conveniently located off Mombasa Road and at the junction of southern bypass.

P. O Box 18187 – 00500,

Nairobi, Kenya

Tel.: +254 732 191 000

 

Online attendance: The zoom link will be provided upon registration.

First name, Name

Title

Email

Wambui G Muigai

ICC YAAF Representative; Associate, Dispute Resolution, Mohammed Muigai LLP, Nairobi

wambui.g.muigai@gmail.com

 

Mame Esaama Orleans-Lindsay

ICC YAAF Representative; Legal Advisor, Tullow Ghana Limited

m.a.e.orleanslindsay@gmail.com

 

Perenami Momodu

ICC YAAF Representative; Consultant, International Arbitration, Gateley Legal, Lagos

Perenami.Momodu@gateleylegal.com

 

 

Organiser

What is ICC YAAF?

What is ICC YAAF?

 

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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