Infrastructure and Energy Disputes: Exploring the Role of Mediation

06 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi English
13:30 (Abu Dhabi) || 15:00 (Abu Dhabi)

Join us for an insightful discussion with industry experts and practitioners as we uncover the potential of mediation in transforming the resolution landscape for infrastructure and energy disputes. Whether you are a legalprofessional, project manager, or stakeholder in the sector, this panel will provide valuable perspectives on enhancing collaboration and efficiency in dispute resolution.

As the global landscape shifts towards sustainable development, large infrastructure and energy projects increasingly face disputes that can threaten their timely completion. This panel will delve into the nature of these disputes and explore the potential role of mediation as an effective resolution mechanism.

(Abu Dhabi Time Zone)

 

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
      Laila El Shentenawi Senior Legal Counsel, Siemens, Dubai

      Tania Jarjur

      General Counsel, Yellow Door, Dubai

      Wolf Von Kumberg 

      Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, London, Washington D.C. & Abu Dhabi

      Alya Ladjimi  ADR Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR
      Reshma Oogorah International Arbitrator & Legal Counsel, CIArb UAE Branch Committee Member, Abu Dhabi
      Venues

      ADGM

      Floor 20, Arbitration Centre, Al Maqam Tower, ADGM, Al Mariyah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

      For more information, please contact

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      Meera Aldhaheri

      Executive Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

      Meera.ALDHAHERI@iccwbo.org

      Safa Abdullahi

       

        

      safa.abdullahi@iccwbo.org

       

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