Infrastructure and Energy Disputes: Exploring the Role of Mediation

13:30-15:00

Panel on:

Nature of Disputes: Analysing the types of disputes commonly encountered in large infrastructure and energy projects and the factors that contribute to their complexity.
Exploring whether the imperatives of energy transition create new opportunities for mediation and dispute boards in the sector.

• Current Resolution Practices: Examining how these disputes are typically resolved, including the timelines and processes involved.
• Impact on Project Completion: Assessing the consequences of disputes on the overall progress and completion of critical projects.
• Role of Mediation: Investigating the prevalence of mediation in these disputes and whether it is well-suited to address the unique challenges they present.
• Obstacles to Mediation: Identifying the barriers that hinder the use of mediation in infrastructure and energy disputes and discussing potential solutions to encourage its adoption.
• Institutional Support: Discussing how organizations like the ICC and CEDR can play a pivotal role in promoting mediation and dispute resolution practices in infrastructure and energy projects.

Moderator:

• Wolf Von Kumberg, Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, London, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi

Speakers:

• Laila El Shentenawi, Senior Legal Counsel, Siemens, Dubai
• Tania Jarjur, General Counsel, Yellow Door, Dubai
• Alya Ladjimi, ADR Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR
• Reshma Oogorah, International Arbitrator & Legal Counsel, CIArb UAE Branch Committee Member, Abu Dhabi