THE AUSTRIAN CONFERENCE FOR ARBITRATION PRACTITIONERS FEBRUARY 2015, VIENNA, AUSTRIA

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1 THE AUSTRIAN CONFERENCE FOR ARBITRATION PRACTITIONERS FEBRUARY 2015, VIENNA, AUSTRIA Media Partner: CDR Commercial Dispute Resolution

2 The Conference The Vienna Arbitration Days are the leading arbitration conference in Austria. In the past seven years we have welcomed more than 150 participants from over 40 countries each year. In 2015, we will again welcome participants from numerous jurisdictions around the world for two days of vibrant discussions on leading topics in international arbitration. Use this opportunity to be updated on salient arbitration issues, network and dance at a traditional Viennese ball. CONFERENCE TOPIC Does Arbitration Deliver? The four panels will discuss the following topics: Time-Costs/Efficiency Confidentiality vs. Transparency Enforcement Practice Quality /Expertise of Arbitrators WHEN Friday, 13 February 2015: a.m p.m. Saturday, 14 February 2015: 9.30 a.m p.m. followed by the Ball of Legal Professionals WHERE Palais Niederösterreich Herrengasse 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria WHO SHOULD ATTEND arbitration practitioners lawyers in-house counsels academics companies doing business in Europe and CEE/SEE Registration For your registration, please use the attached form or register online at: ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Christian Dorda, Dorda Brugger Jordis Manfred Heider, VIAC Corinne Montineri, UNCITRAL Alexander Petsche, ArbAut Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Graf & Pitkowitz Stefan Riegler, Baker & McKenzie

3 Programme 13 February 2015 FRIDAY, a.m p.m a.m a.m. Registration a.m a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Alexander Petsche, President ArbAut a.m a.m. Keynote Speech - Does Arbitration Deliver? Peter Rees, QC, ThirtyNine Essex Street Chambers a.m p.m. Time-Cost/Efficiency Moderator: Gerold Zeiler, zeiler.partners Speakers: Jan-Michael Ahrens, Siemens Julian Lew, QC, 20 Essex Street Chambers Christopher Newmark, Spenser Underhill Newmark Constantine Partasides, QC, Three Crowns p.m p.m. Lunch & Networking Break 2.00 p.m p.m. Ceremonial Address - 40 Years VIAC Werner Melis, Honorary President VIAC 2.15 p.m p.m. Confidentiality vs. Transparency Moderator: August Reinisch, University of Vienna Speakers: Christoph Benedict, Alstom Andrea K. Bjorklund, McGill University N. Jansen Calamita, British Institute of International and Comparative Law Boris Kasolowsky, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 3.45 p.m p.m. Networking Break 4.15 p.m p.m. Enforcement Practice Moderator: Christoph Liebscher, Liebscher Dispute Management Speakers: Dominique Brown-Berset, Brown & Page Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz, GESSEL Vladimir Khvalei, Baker & McKenzie Sean (Sungwoo) Lim, Lee & Ko 7.30 p.m p.m. Networking Cocktail 8.00 p.m p.m. Conference Dinner

4 Programme 14 February 2015 Saturday, 9.30 a.m p.m a.m p.m. Quality /Expertise of arbitrators Moderator: Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Graf & Pitkowitz Speakers: Filip de Ly, Erasmus University Rotterdam Michael McIlwarth, GE Oil & Gas Sundra Rajoo, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre For Arbitration David W. Rivkin, Debevoise & Plimpton Catherine A. Rogers, Queen Mary and Penn State (11.00 a.m a.m. Networking Break) 1.00 p.m p.m. Closing Remarks

5 Side Events Friday, 13 February 2015 Conference Dinner and Cocktails (Please register! Only registered guests can be admitted) Saturday, 14 February 2015 Vienna Waltz Dancing Lessons in the afternoon Ball of Legal Professionals in the Imperial Palace ( Juristenball ) Entry 8.00 p.m. Official Opening Ceremony 9.30 p.m. Please see the extra page for details of this spectacular event. BOOKS (INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE FEE) Each participant will receive a copy of the following books presented during the conference: This selection of arbitral awards rendered by arbitral tribunals under the VIAC Rules is meant to provide a unique and valuable insight into various interesting and challenging procedural and substantive issues which may be of benefit to users of arbitration and to practitioners in the field. This selection is a response to the call by users and practitioners for even greater transparency in commercial arbitration proceedings and for enhanced access to arbitral awards and their reasoning. In this respect, it is meant as a concrete step toward further fostering familiarity, predictability and confidence in relation to the international arbitral process. To that end, this publication has been made with the cooperation of renowned arbitration experts, who have also lent their annotations and comments to awards addressing particularly relevant and recurring issues. The collection of awards thereby attains the quality of a true reference work, with both historical and practical value for users and practitioners alike. This first volume is being published as a tribute to VIAC s 40th anniversary in Since its inception in 1975, VIAC has administered more than 1,600 international arbitral proceedings with their seat in Austria and abroad. Further volumes are intended to follow. The Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration 2015 is a collection of articles on issues in the realm of commercial as well as investment arbitration. The Yearbook is published annually. All contributions are of relevance to academics and practitioners in the field, which is also reflected by the composition of the authors of this edition. The contributions compiled in the current edition address a variety of topics, but predominantly focus on the applicable law in international arbitration. Further articles, inter alia, deal with The status of soft law in international arbitration, Corruption, Set-off in international arbitration, Costs, Diplomatic Protection under Investment Treaties, or The recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in the United Arab Emirates.

6 DAnCe In one of The MoST BeAUTIfUL BALLrooMS In The WorLD The Annual Austrian Ball of Legal Professionals Juristenball The Annual Austrian Ball of Legal Professionals will be held in the ceremony hall of the Imperial Palace (the former throne room of the Habsburgs) on Saturday, 14 February To register for the Ball please use the registration form. Availability of the Ball tickets is limited, so we recommend registering early. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. CoSTS See registration form. The ticket price does do not include a dinner or assigned seats. A number of seats will be available for participants of the Vienna Arbitration Days. entry 8.00 p.m. official opening CereMony 9.30 p.m. should you wish to see the opening ceremony, we advise to be at the Imperial Palace no later than 9.00 p.m. DreSS Ladies: Floor-length evening gown Gentlemen: black tailcoat Owing to tradition, admittance only with correct dress. WALTZ LeSSonS Saturday, 14 February 2015 in the afternoon. Registration: See conference registration form Media Partner: CDR Commercial Dispute Resolution

7 REgistration Form Vienna Arbitration Days Palais Niederösterreich, February 13-14, 2015 Mail or Fax to: Mondial Congress & Events Tel.: , Fax: Operngasse 20B, A Vienna, Austria vad2015@mondial-congress.com A. Participant Information Mr. Ms. Title: Family Name: First Name: Organisation/Company: VAT No.: Address: City, Postal Code: Telephone: Country: Fax: *: *Compulsory field as all confirmations are sent by ! B. Registration Fee Conference Fees Early fees* Regular Fees (including 10% VAT) Delegates EUR 780,- EUR 980,- ArbAUT Members EUR 700,- EUR 900,- YAAP Members EUR 390,- EUR 650,- *Early Fees apply only if the requested amount is received until January 19, 2015 on the conference bank account. After this date, the regular registration fee applies. C. Conference Material Please provide the conference documentation (only one option) on USB-stick or printed in a folder D. Social Programme Friday, February 13, 2015 Saturday, February 14, 2015 Conference Dinner & Cocktails Waltz Dancing Lesson in the afternoon Ball of Legal Professionals Entrance Only Ball of Legal Professionals Package - Entrance and Seat Payments for the social programme cannot be refunded! EUR 90,- p. person EUR 40,- p. person EUR 135,- p. person (entrance only) EUR 170,- p. person (entrance & seat) Number of tickets: Number of tickets: Number of tickets: Number of tickets:

8 Registration Form E. Hotel Booking Hotel Single Room Double Room Single Use Double Room Deposit Radisson Blu Style **** EUR 209- EUR 229,- 1 night Steigenberger Herrenhof **** EUR 185,- EUR 205,- 1 night Wandl **** EUR 120,- EUR 140,- EUR 180,- 1 night Date of Arrival: (DD/MM/YY) Date of Departure: (DD/MM/YY) Total Number of Nights: Late Arrival (approximately: h) Special requests: F. Cancellation Fee Registration: A full refund of the registration fee will be given for cancellations received up to 14 working days before the conference. Cancellations must be made in writing. Should you be unable to attend the conference yourself, you may nominate a colleague to take your place. Accommodation Booking: Prices are per room and per night incl. breakfast, service charges and taxes. The number of nights booked serves as a basis for your hotel invoice. Should the desired hotel (category) no longer be available, similar accommodation will be offered. Please note, the hotel booking can only be guaranteed upon receipt of the respective hotel deposit. All changes or cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations of rooms received before Monday, January 5, 2015 will be refunded, less an administration fee of EUR 50,-. For cancellations received after Monday, January 5, 2015, or no-shows the deposit will not be refunded. G. Mode of Payment Bank Transfer to Mondial Congress Bank: UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Schottengasse 6-8, 1010 Vienna, Austria IBAN: AT SWIFT/BIC Code: BKAUATWW Please make sure that payments are made free of charge for Mondial Congress & Events. Please note that any bank fees will be charged to the participant. Please charge the following credit card VISA Eurocard/Mastercard Diners Club Amex Amount: Credit Card Number: Expiry Date: CVC-Code: Cardholder: Signature of Cardholder: Place, Date Signature