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The Union of Arab Banks and the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) invite you to join the conference: "The Use of Arbitration and ADR to provide efficient and innovative access to justice in the international banking and trade sectors" which will coincide with the last day of the International Arab Banking Summit in Paris, on 26 May 2023.
The conference will take place at the headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, and it aims to reduce the traditional perception of financial institutions being hesitant to use arbitration to resolve disputes in the banking and financial sectors, especially after it has gained significant importance in resolving financial and banking disputes, particularly in recent times.
The conference will address the use of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes that may arise in the context of Islamic finance. It will also explore the effectiveness of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for dealing with such disputes. Finally, it will aim to focus on arbitration and discuss its suitability for resolving issues arising in the digitalised financial sector, such as smart contracts, automated trading, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and blockchain technology.
This conference represents the first step towards cooperation between the Union of Arab Banks and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the field of banking and commercial arbitration. Additionally, it seeks to enhance legal dialogue between Arab and European nations and provide a platform to discuss the latest arbitration legislation both regionally and internationally.
(Paris Time Zone)
08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration & welcome coffee |
09:00 – 09:40 |
Welcoming Address
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09:40 – 10:00 |
Keynote Speech (UAB) presents an honorary shield to one of the most prominent arbitrators.
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10:00-11:00 |
Session I: “Beyond the traditional reluctance: An increased use of arbitration in the financial and banking sector” The traditional reluctance of the financial sector towards arbitration and ADR is based on misconceptions and a lack of appreciation of the benefits of such alternative modes of dispute resolution. However, a shift in the mindset has been seen recently, and the use of arbitration by the financial community has been growing. This panel will offer an opportunity to:
Panellists:
Moderator: Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris |
11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
11:30 – 12:45 |
Session II: “The suitability of arbitration and ADR to resolve disputes arising from Islamic finance” Taking stock of the increased offering of Islamic finance products, this panel will discuss:
Panellists:
Moderator:
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12:45 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:00 – 15:15 |
Session III: “An increasingly digitalised financial sector: The suitability of arbitration and ADR to resolve emerging disputes” This panel offers the opportunity to discuss with experts:
Panellists:
Moderator: Dania Fahs, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Abu Dhabi |
15:15 – 15:30 |
Closing Remarks |
Judge George Affaki |
Judge at the Qatar International Court, Chairman of the Banking Commission ICC France, International Arbitrator, Paris |
Abdul Hamid Al-Ahdab |
Chairman of the Arab Commission for International Arbitration, Member of the Supreme Council of Arbitration, Mediation, and Arbitration Center at the Union of Arab Banks |
Gordon Blanke |
Founding Principal, Blanke Arbitration |
Christophe Dugué |
Independent Arbitrator and Counsel, International Arbitration, Christophe Dugué-Avocat-International Arbitration, Paris |
Mohamed El Etreby |
Chairman, Union of Arab Banks |
Aline Tanielian Fadel |
Partner- Arbitrator, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut |
Dania Fahs |
Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Abu Dhabi |
Wissam H. Fattouh |
Secretary General, Union of Arab Banks, Vice President of the Supreme Council of Arbitration - Mediation and Arbitration Center at the Union of Arab Banks |
Alexander Fessas |
Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris |
Judge Ghaleb Ghanem |
Former President of the Lebanese Higher Judicial Council and State Council, Member of the Supreme Council of Arbitration, Mediation and Arbitration Center at the Union of Arab Banks, Beirut |
Amel Makhlouf |
Independent Counsel, Amel Makhlouf Avocat; Research Associate, Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law, SOAS University of London; Lecturer in Law, Sorbonne Law School, Paris |
Ahmad Ouerfelli |
Attorney at law, Ouerfelli Attorneys and Counsels, Member of the Supreme Council of Arbitration, Mediation and Arbitration Center at the Union of Arab Banks, Tunis |
Prof. Hadi Slim |
Professor of Law, Member, French Branch of the International Law Association, the French Committee of Arbitration, the Comparative Law Society, the Executive Board of the Lebanese Review of Arab and International Arbitration, Paris. |
Sabine Van Haecke-Lepic |
Independent Advocate, Mediator, Barreau de Paris (Ordre des avocats de Paris), Paris |
Sarah Y. Walker |
Senior Partner, King & Spalding LLP, London |
Venue:
International Chamber of Commerce Headquarters,
33-43, avenue du Président Wilson
75116 Paris
France
For further information, please contact:
Safa Abdullahi |
Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
00971-55-7499400 |