Objective

Drawn on the experience of renowned arbitrators in a multicultural and international environment, this advanced-level training provides an in-depth understanding and first-hand experience of the ICC Arbitration procedure under the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration.

By using a practical case-study approach and role-plays to address a series of situations that arise during complex arbitral proceedings, you will gain the expertise and competence to prepare for an arbitral proceeding under the 2012 ICC Rules: from drafting the request and the answer, topreparing the witnesses, to simulating an arbitral hearing , etc.

Who is it for

This programme will benefit practising lawyers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, magistrates, academics, dispute resolution experts and users who have a strong experience of international commercial arbitration, in particular of the ICC procedure, and who wish to deepen their practical knowledge and share their views with international practitioners.

Working methods

• Study of an advanced and complex mock case under the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration in small working groups of roughly 10 participants. The mock case will be sent to participants before the training so that they can read the facts and identify the contractual issues which cover the events mentioned in the facts.
• Technical and practical presentations by international ICC Arbitration experts.
• Debate among participants and speakers during interactive plenary sessions.

Programme

Morning (09.30-12.15)

• Introduction

• Organization of the seminar and summary of the mock case

• Positioning of ICC ArbitrationQuestions – Discussion

• Setting-up of Claimant’s strategy in preparing the Request for Arbitration: analysis of the different procedural options and dispute resolution methods; parties’ identification, selection of claims, measures and relievesQuestions – Discussion

12.15-13.50 Lunch

Afternoon (14.00-17.30)

• Working Groups on Claimant’s strategy
  
• Plenary Session: discussion on Claimant’s strategy

• Claimant’s strategy: opting for Emergency Arbitration under the ICC 2012 Rules of Arbitration
  Questions and discussion

17.30 Museum Visit

08.00-08.45 Complimentary breakfast- talk on ICC ADR and Expertise TBC

Morning (09.00-12.45)

• Complex arbitrations: issues of multiparty arbitration, multi-contract arbitration, joinder of third parties; parallel proceedings and consolidation of matters; jurisdictional objections
  Questions - Discussion
  
• Working Groups: setting-up of the Respondent’s strategy for the Answer to the Request

• Plenary Session: discussion on Respondent’s strategy

12.45-13.50 Lunch

Afternoon (14.00-17.30)

• Conducting complex proceedings:
  - managing complex situations: issues of procedural meeting, benefits of the case management conference, difficulties in the drafting of the Terms of Reference and the Procedural Timetable; bifurcation of proceedings; resolution of procedural incidents; organization of the hearings
  - managing relations with local courts: relations between Arbitral Tribunals and National Courts; arbitrability of the dispute; request for interim measures; actions before local courts
  Questions – Discussion
  
• Production of documents: written evidence, witnesses and experts’ reports
  Questions - Discussion

19.00 Dinner cruise

Morning (09.00-12.30)

• Working Groups: preparation of witnesses and experts for cross-examination

• Simulation of an arbitral hearing and role play: arbitral hearing with examination and cross-examination of witnesses and experts prepared in the working groups

• Plenary Session: Discussion on the simulation of the arbitral hearing

12.30-14.00 Lunch

Afternoon (14.15-17.30)

• Conflict of interest and challenges of arbitrators
  Questions - Discussion

• Working Groups: Conflict of interest and challenges of arbitrators: analysis of cases

• Plenary Session: Discussion on the working groups

17.30 Cocktails

Morning (09.00-13.00)

• Practical aspects of Arbitral Tribunal’s deliberations

• Role-play: Arbitral Tribunal’s deliberation
  Questions - Discussion

• ICC’s expertise on awards
  Questions – Discussion

• Enforceability of awards: particularity of State immunity
  Questions - Discussion

• Closing of the Seminar

13.00 Lunch

Speakers

To be posted soon.

Logistical Notes

Registration fees

The registration fee covers all training activities*, including documentation, lunches, coffee breaks, a Museum visit on Monday, a dinner on Tuesday, cocktails on Wednesday. Travel and hotel expenses are not included.

* subject to last minute changes and modification by the organizers.

Until 28 June 2013:

• “Early bird Special €1499*

After 28 June 2013:

• ICC members: €1799*

• Non-members: €2099*

*excl. VAT 19.6%. As of 2011, ICC Services must set its prices to include the VAT pursuant to Article 53 of the European Directive 2006-112CE. Please note that you can request a reimbursement of the VAT through your local tax administration. (If you are not a member of the EU, you must obtain a French tax representative in order to receive the VAT reimbursement.)

How to register

Easier and faster: register online (secured payment by credit card) at www.iccevents.org

Or return the registration form indicating method of payment to:

E-mail: events@iccwbo.org Tel: +33 1 49 53 28 67 Fax: +33 1 49 53 30 30

Post: ICC Services, Training and Conferences, 38, Cours Albert 1er, 75008 Paris, France

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of the registration form and registration fees.

To benefit from early bird rates, please note that ICC Services must receive the payment before the deadline.

Travel and accommodation

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. A list of hotels in Paris, with which ICC has negotiated preferential room rates, will be sent to you upon receipt of the registration form.

We are able to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application only after receipt of your registration form and full payment of your registration fees.

Working languages

English and French. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

Credits and hours

ICC Training and Conferences is eligible for CLE credit under New York's approved jurisdiction procedures, is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider and is a Solicitors Regulation Authority and General Council of the Bar of England and Wales External CPD Course Provider. French bars: This training has been sent for CNB approval. Lawyers practising in France may apply for the reimbursement of this course before the FIFPL (Fonds Interprofessionnel de Formation des Professionnels Libéraux), subject to terms and conditions.

Continuing legal education: organization registered in France under n° 11 75 40892 75.

Cancellation policy

50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before 30 August 2013. Cancellations after this date are not refundable. Subject to agreement from ICC Training and Conferences prior to the event, the registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organization at no extra charge. Updated registration information will be required.

Please note that ICC Services reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the speakers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC Services will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant.

Partnership opportunities

This training offers you an unrivalled opportunity to build worldwide partnerships. Partnering will get you visibility with the major decision makers in global business and/or within the international arbitration network. For further information, please contact Ms Rodriguez at: luz.rodriguez@iccwbo.org

Sponsorship opportunities

This training offers you an unrivalled opportunity to build worldwide partnerships. Partnering will get you visibility with the major decision makers in global business and/or within the international arbitration network.