The ICC Institute of World Business Law

The ICC Institute of World Business Law acts as a think-tank working closely with the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Its council is composed of 40 members of 21 nationalities, all experienced professionals or academics in international business law or international commercial arbitration.
Created over 30 years ago, the Institute provides research, training and information to the legal profession concerned with the development of international business law. In line with its philosophy of excellence, it proposes publications, trainings and conferences on different topics related to international business law.

The Corporate Counsel International Arbitration Group (CCIAG)

The Corporate Counsel International Arbitration Group (CCIAG) is an association of corporate counsel from over 90 multinational companies from all around the world focused on international dispute resolution. With the status of observer at UNCITRAL, it serves as the voice of the users and as a forum where corporate counsel share their concerns and practices. The CCIAG has recently expanded its scope from international arbitration to dispute resolution and entered into collaboration with the IMI.

With this first conference, the ICC Institute and the CCIAG wish to enable a true discussion among some of the key actors in the field on the fundamental issues of the choice of an international arbitrator and the conditions to its legitimacy in a globalized arbitration market.

Who should attend?

Eminent arbitrators, practising lawyers involved in international commercial arbitration, corporate counsel and lawyers in industry concerned with the arbitral process, on personal invitation only.

Monday 21 October 2013

1.00-1.30 pm Registration

2.00-6.00 pm

INTRODUCTION

• Introductory address
• New paradigm – Expectations and responsibilities of the parties

1st ROUND TABLE

TRUST, LEGITIMACY & SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: CROSS CONSIDERATIONS ON PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

• A continental perspective
• An English perspective
• An international perspective

Discussion

2nd ROUND TABLE

THE ARBITRATOR SELECTION TODAY: HOW DOES THE “SYSTEM” WORK ? WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT?

1. Who is really in charge of the selection?

• The delegation of appointing authority by the Users
• How does it really work at the ICC?
• How does it really work at the LCIA?
• How does it really work at the ICDR?

2. The need for information and transparency

• The International Arbitrator Information Project
• Trusting/Qualifying new Arbitrators – Lessons from Mediation?

Discussion

3rd ROUND TABLE

THE NUMBER OF ARBITRATORS & THE CHALLENGES OF EFFICIENCY AND LEGITIMACY

1. Is the sole arbitrator the way to go?

• What is at stake?
• Cross perspectives

2. Is the delegation of powers to the institutions the way to go?

• What is at stake?
• Cross perspectives

Discussion

CONCLUDING REMARKS & CLOSING ADDRESS

Co-Chairs

Yves Derains, Chairman, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Founding Partner, Derains & Gharavi

Isabelle Hautot, General Counsel Conflict resolution, ORANGE; Chair, CCIAG

Speakers

Mark Apple, Senior Vice-President, ICDR

Andrea Carlevaris, Secretary General and Director of Dispute Resolution Services, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Pierre Charreton, Group General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer, AREVA; Member, CCIAG

Andrew Clarke, General Counsel, ESSO UK; Former Chair, CCIAG

Jean-André Diaz, Senior Counsel Litigation, TOTAL; Former Chair, CCIAG

Emmanuel Gaillard, Professor of Law, Sciences-Po; Head, International Arbitration Group, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Antoine Garapon, Former Judge; Secretary General, IHEJ

Anthony Hooper, Former Judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Catherine Kessedjian, Professor, Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II

Wolf von Kumberg, Assistant General Counsel & European Legal Director, NORTHROP-GRUMMAN; Member, CCIAG

Volker Mahnken, Senior Counsel Litigation, SIEMENS; Member, CCIAG

Jean-Claude Najar, International Counsel, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP; Founder, CCIAG

Jan Paulsson, Professor, University of Miami and London School of Economics; Advocate; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law

Catherine Rogers, Professor, Penn State Law University and Queen Mary

José Rosell, Co-Chair, Arbitration & ADR Group, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP; Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law

Irena Vanenkova, Managing Director, IMI

Emmanuel Vuillard, Corporate Legal Advisor, ALSTOM; Alternate Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law

Logistical Notes

Date: Monday 21 October 2013
Venue: Centre de Conférences Paris Trocadéro, 112, avenue Kléber, 75016 Paris, France

Registration fee

€ 175* (€ 209,30 incl. VAT)

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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 language

English

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 seminar has been sent for CNB approval. Lawyers practising in France may apply for reimbursement of this course before the FIFPL (Fonds Interprofessionnel de Formation des Professionnels Libéraux), subject to terms and conditions.

Cancellation policy

50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before 20 September 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.
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