Seminar on Mediation - Doha, Qatar - 18 February 2013

Mediation is internationally regarded as a very cost-effective and efficient means of resolving construction disputes, reducing the risks of costly conflict and delay. This seminar will provide participants with a comprehensive insight into its usage, along with options as to how best to use it.

08:15-09:15
Mediation in action 1 – how it fits in to the dispute resolution landscape; when to use it; how and why it works

09:15-09:30
Q&A

09:30-09:45
Coffee Break

09:45-10:30
Presentation of the experience of the ICC International Centre for ADR to handle mediations and the ICC ADR Rules

10:30-10:45
Q&A

10:45-11:00
Coffee Break

11:00-12:00
Mediation – the concept and its application to the construction sector; benefits to clients and contractors; experiences and lessons

12:00.12:15
Q&A

12:15-13:15
Lunch break (Buffet lunch provided)

13:15-14:30
Mediation in action 2 – Demonstration of mediation in a construction dispute

14:30-14:45
Q&A

14:45-15:00
Closing Remarks

Andy Grossman

Director, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)

Sami Houerbi

Regional Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Middle East

Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor

Partner, Allen & Overy

Hannah Tümpel

Manager, ICC International Centre for ADR

Date:

18 February 2013

Venue:

Diplomatic Club

Roshana Room

Doha, Qatar