The second ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) Global Conference in Rio de Janerio 11-13 December will focus on investment arbitration, cross border insolvency, and international arbitration.

Participants will also discuss whether companies are willing to compromise during an economic crisis. While global companies prefer a quick resolution to their disputes, are they truly ready to compromise, and do lawyers really know how they can get the best deal for their clients?

Now into its second year, the ICC YAF organizes multiple events for young arbitration practitioners in different regions of world. The 1st Global Conference was held in Barcelona in June 20

“Since its launch last year the YAF has proved to be a huge success, bringing together tomorrow’s leaders in arbitration and providing a forum to discuss the key issues facing our profession,” said Simon Greenberg, Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration and Chairman, ICC YAF.

“This 2nd Global Conference is a unique opportunity to share views with peers from throughout the world,” Mr Greenberg added.

The weekend conference will include a mix of academic training and networking opportunities with lawyers, in-house counsel, and ICC staff in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the world’s most fascinating cities

Young as well as more experienced speakers will focus on different topics such as cross-border insolvency and international arbitration. Eduardo Silva Romero, Partner, Dechert, France, together with Timur Aitkulov, Partner, Clifford Chance, Russia, will present and analyze the developments of the substantive principles related to investment arbitration.

A panel composed of an in-house counsel Martim della Valle from Companhia de Bebidas das Américas, Legal Counsel, Brazil, and an experienced practitioner, Klaus Sachs, Partner, CMS Hasche Sigle, Germany, will debate the question “Who really wants to settle the disputes.”

The discussion will focus on issues inter alia of the options available for settling disputes, the point of no return for a settlement, and the impact of the current economic crisis on dispute settlement.

Participants will have the chance to engage discussion on a topic of their choice that they will first introduce to the audience. They will also be able to attend two interactive master classes held by Philip Capper, Partner, White & Case UK, and Luiz Olavo Baptista, Partner, Baptista Advogados Associados S/C, Brazil, who will provide some insights of their own extensive experience in international commercial arbitration.

As an added bonus those attending the seminar will be able to enjoy scheduled social activities such as a football match on the beach, an introductory class to Samba dancing, and a tour of the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain overlooking the city.

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Payment by credit card is now available and special rates have been negotiated for participants at Hotel Excelsior in Copacabana. The cut-off date for reservations is 21 November 2009.