ICC MENA CONFERENCE ADVANCED TRAINING 3 RD ANNUAL

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1 DUBAI APRIL RD ANNUAL ICC MENA CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA APRIL 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Taking place in English and Arabic, this third annual conference is a must attend for arbitration professionals who want to keep up to date on the latest arbitration developments in the MENA region. The conference will offer a line-up of top-class speakers, topical discussions and relevant news, but also an excellent opportunity to network. EARN up to 19 CLE Credits 16 MCLE Credits 16 CPD Hours 16 CNB Hours Who should attend? Practising lawyers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, mediators, business professionals and academics coming from or doing business in the MENA region. ADVANCED TRAINING CONDUCT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT THE ARBITRATOR S PERSPECTIVE 13 APRIL 2015 This training will focus in depth on how the arbitrator should establish his authority over the parties throughout the proceedings, including hearings, and deal with his fellow-arbitrators.

2 ICC INSTITUTE OF WORLD BUSINESS LAW ADVANCED LEVEL TRAINING: CONDUCT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT MONDAY 13 APRIL 09:00-09:30 REGISTRATION 09:30-09:45 WELCOMING ADDRESS AND INTRODUCTION 09:45-10:00 ACTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES From the very outset of the arbitration, the tribunal has to actively assist the parties in organizing and streamlining the conduct of the proceedings. During this session, participants will learn and discuss both from a theoretical and a practical standpoint effective case management techniques. These will include issues related to drafting the Terms of Reference, preparing and conducting case management conferences, and adopting procedural timetables. 10: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ARBITRATION: AN ICC PERSPECTIVE During this session participants will be provided with ICC insights and best practices on various active management techniques. Case scenarios on active case management techniques and debate 11:45-13:15 ARBITRATORS AUTHORITY: SCOPE AND LIMITS 13:15-14:15 LUNCH The notion of authority of the arbitral tribunal is a complex and multifaceted one which plays a key-role in the creation of a suitable framework for the arbitration. It involves both the relationship between the arbitrators as well as the tribunal s relationship with counsel and raises challenging questions. Among others: how far a dissenting opinion can go and still be effective and appropriate; what is the scope of the tribunal s authority to sanction counsel s wrongful conduct; what types of sanctions are available? Case scenarios on arbitrators authority: scope and limits and debate 14:15-15:30 CONDUCTING HEARINGS Conducting fair and orderly hearings is one of the most critical tasks faced by arbitrators. Indeed, the respect of the due process on one side and the need to efficiently conduct the arbitral hearing on the other may pose a significant challenge for arbitrators. During this session participants will learn how arbitrators should deal with issues such as: questioning of witnesses or attorneys, deciding whether to request additional evidence not provided by the parties and evaluating the need to appoint an expert. Case scenarios and debate MANAGING THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION Obtaining and presenting information is of paramount importance when preparing an international commercial arbitration case. The mission of the arbitral tribunal lies in managing such exchange of information, taking into consideration the different cultural legal approaches of the parties and their counsel and the particular circumstances of each case. Participants will learn how arbitrators should deal with issues such as: the management of electronically stored information; the preservation of the confidentiality of information and related issues of applicable law; protection of trade, technological and commercial secrets; privacy of the arbitral proceedings; and ethical conduct of the parties. Case scenarios on managing the exchange of information and debate 16:50-17:00 CONCLUDING REMARKS SPEAKERS Michael Bühler, Partner, Jones Day, France Raed Fathallah, Partner, Bredin Prat, France José Ricardo Feris, Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Ziva Filipic, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Vladimir Khvalei, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Russian Federation; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration Michael E. Schneider, Founding Partner, Lalive, Switzerland; Honorary President, Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) 18:00-20:00 COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2

3 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3 RD ANNUAL MENA CONFERENCE 2015 DAY 1 CONFERENCE: PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS MONDAY 13 APRIL COCKTAIL RECEPTION DAY 2 TUESDAY 14 APRIL 08:30-09:30 REGISTRATION 09:30-09:45 OPENING KEY NOTE SPEECHES John Beechey, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Sami Houerbi, Director for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Dubai/Tunis 09:45-11:00 DISCLOSURE: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? This panel will debate the level of appropriate arbitral disclosure. Is there a new trend to be detected? Will an increase in required disclosure reshape the world of arbitration? José Ricardo Feris (Chair), Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Marc Henry, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, France Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Magistrate and Legal Adviser in Chief to the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Tunisia Carsten van de Sande, Partner, Hengeler Mueller, Germany 11:30-13:00 PRACTICAL SESSION: DRAFTING AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE FOR COMPLEX TRANSACTIONS The panel will discuss the do s and don ts of drafting arbitration clauses. What are the key issues to be considered? Are there specific points to bear in mind in the context of complex transactions involving multiple contacts and multiple parties? Sultan Al Abdulla (Chair), Managing Counsel, Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners, Qatar Georges Affaki, Independent Arbitrator and Avocat à la Cour, Paris; Associate Professor, University Paris II; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law Michael Bühler, Partner, Jones Day, France Jean-Claude Najar, International Counsel, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, France; Founder & Honorary Member, Corporate Counsel International Arbitration Group (CCIAG); Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law 13:00-14:30 LUNCH 14:30-16:15 TECHNIQUES OF DIRECT AND CROSS-EXAMINATION IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION 20:00 DINNER This session will explore how to conduct an effective direct and cross examination. Should there be any difference in approach between a fact and an expert witness? The panel will illustrate the good, the bad and the ugly through a mock demonstration. Nadia Darwazeh (Chair), Counsel, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, France Samaa Haridi, Partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, United States Mark Hoyle, Barrister, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Todd Wetmore, Founding Partner, Three Crowns LLP, France 3

4 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3 RD ANNUAL MENA CONFERENCE 2015 DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 09:00-10:45 CONFIDENTIALITY IN ARBITRATION: MYTH OR REALITY? Panelists will discuss the confidentiality principle as it is applied in different jurisdictions. They will tackle issues such as: what role can the Arbitral Tribunal play in protecting information, how to manage the issue of confidentiality in document production and in parallel proceedings Andrea Carlevaris (Chair), Secretary General and Director of Dispute Resolution Services, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Katie Chung, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright (Asia) LLP, Singapore Marwan Sakr, Partner, SAAS Lawyers Avocats, Lebanon Michael E. Schneider, Founding Partner, Lalive, Switzerland ; Honorary President, Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) 11:15-13:00 ANNUAL NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT ARBITRATION: EGYPT Taking stock 3 years after the Arab Spring; recent developments in Egypt. Does Cairo still set the trends for arbitration in the MENA? Round-Up about the Privatization Cases of Egypt: Insights about the underlying Court proceedings, the resulting arbitrations claims and the related regulatory developments. Philippe Leboulanger (Chair), Lawyer Member of Paris and Athens Bars, Leboulanger & Associés, France; Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law Alexandre Boules Fahmy, General Counsel, Fertilizers Group OCI NV, Egypt Karim Hafez, Arbitrator, Egypt Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Founding Partner, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Egypt Karim Youssef, J.S.D., Partner, Head of Middle East Arbitration, Amereller Legal Consultants, Cairo and Dubai, Egypt/United Arab Emirates 13:00-14:30 LUNCH 14:30-16:00 ROUND TABLE: WHAT DOES DUBAI NEED TO BECOME A TRUE HUB OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION? This session will evaluate what is required for Dubai to achieve its full potential in the region: what are the current handicaps and how can they be addressed. Ziva Filipic (Co-Chair), Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Sami Houerbi (Co-Chair), Director for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Dubai/Tunis Habib Al Mulla, Chairman, Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Chairman, Dubai International Arbitration Centre Essam Al Tamimi, Senior Partner, Al Tamimi & Co., Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Vice-Chairman, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Reza Mohtashami, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, United Kingdom Karim Nassif, Partner, Cotty Vivant Marchisio & Lauzeral, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 16:00-16:15 CONCLUSION Andrea Carlevaris, Secretary General and Director of Dispute Resolution Services, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Sami Houerbi, Director for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Dubai/Tunis 4

5 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3 RD ANNUAL MENA CONFERENCE 2015 LOGISTICAL NOTE VENUE Park Hyatt Dubai (by Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club), Dubai, United Arab Emirates REGISTRATION FEES Early-bird until 13 February 2015 ICC members Non-members ADVANCED TRAINING RD ANNUAL ICC MENA CONFERENCE ,079 20% DISCOUNT PACKAGE: CONFERENCE AND TRAINING 994 1,172 1,465 ACCOMPANYING PERSON FOR SOCIAL EVENTS VAT exemption French Tax Code, Article 259A5 1 include documentation, lunch, coffee breaks, and cocktail reception. 2 include documentation, lunches, coffee breaks, Monday cocktail reception and dinner on Tuesday. 3 include Monday cocktail reception and dinner on Tuesday (sessions and networking lunches are restricted to participants only). SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ICC Members may benefit from an extra 5% discount. Please contact your local NC to obtain your discount code. Group rates: Register five persons from the same company and pay for four. In-house Counsel, full time Academics, Government representatives may benefit from a 30% discount. Please contact events@iccwbo.org for more details. HOW TO REGISTER Easier and faster: register online (secured payment by credit card) at Or return the registration form indicating method of payment to: E events@iccwbo.org T +33 (0) F +33 (0) ICC Services, Training and Conferences, avenue du Président Wilson, 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 Travel and hotel expenses are not included in the registration fees. Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements and reservations. Details about how to make a reservation at the Park Hyatt Dubai, where ICC has negotiated preferential rates at AED 1,250 per night, will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. Please note that the number of rooms reserved with the ICC rate is limited. As they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend that you make your reservation ASAP. All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card. The pre-reservation cut-off date is 11 March Hotel reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space available basis at prevailing rates. WORKING LANGUAGES English and Arabic. 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 approved by the CNB. Lawyers practising in France may apply for reimbursement from the FIFPL (Fonds Interprofessionnel de Formation des Professionnels Libéraux), subject to terms and conditions. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES This conference offers you an unrivalled opportunity to maximize your visibility to practising lawyers, corporate counsel, business professionals, and academics coming from or doing business in the MENA region. For further information please contact Ms Luz Rodriguez at: luz.rodriguez@iccwbo.org CANCELLATION POLICY 50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before 13 March 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. VISA 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. 5

6 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCING SUMMIT 2014 REGISTRATION FORM S RD ANNUAL ICC MENA CONFERENCE/ADVANCED-LEVEL TRAINING: CONDUCT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT APRIL 2015 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Title (Mr/Dr/Mrs/etc.)... Family name... First/given name... Position...Company... Address... City/state...Zip/postal code... Country Phone...Fax... REGISTRATION FEES ADVANCED TRAINING Early-bird until 13 February 2015 ICC members Non-members F F 515 F F 599 F F RD ANNUAL ICC MENA CONFERENCE F F 749 F F 863 F F 1,079 20% DISCOUNT PACKAGE: CONFERENCE AND TRAINING F F 994 F F 1,172 F F 1,465 ACCOMPANYING PERSON FOR SOCIAL EVENTS VAT exemption French Tax Code, Article 259A5 F F 210 Special code (NC, etc.)... METHOD OF PAYMENT American Express Euro/MasterCard Visa Card number... Expiry date... Name of cardholder... BY BANK TRANSFER: LCL Account No B Clé RIB 64 Bank Code Branch Code Swift: CRLYFRPP IBAN: FR B Please indicate the reference S 1510 Date... and the name of the participant. Please note that transfer fees charged by the bank must be covered by the participants themselves. Signature... Data protection information The details you provide on this form will be used for registration purposes. They will be stored in ICC s databases for the sole use of ICC (the International Chamber of Commerce and its wholly-owned affiliate ICC Services). Under the French law informatique et libertés of 6 January 1978, you may have access to these details and request deletions and corrections at any time by contacting ICC at registrationevents@iccwbo.org. The details you provide may be used by ICC to keep you informed of developments in your area of activity through publications, subscriptions, events and other commercial offers. Please indicate if you wish to receive such information: Yes No Please indicate if you wish to receive commercial offers from associated organizations, including in particular ICC National Committees: Yes No Disclaimer The pictures and footage taken by ICC staff or photographer at this event may be used, without further notification, at a later date within printing and online materials such as brochures, marketing tools, social media and the ICC website. Registration implies that you accept this disclaimer unless ICC Services receives written notification from you stating the contrary. 6 PRINT FORM SUBMIT FORM CLEAR FORM

7 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF CHAMBER COMMERCE OF COMMERCE 3 RD ANNUAL 3 RD MENA ANNUAL CONFERENCE MENA CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY MARKETING GOAL Sponsors receive maximum visibility during the promotional phase, onsite and also following the Conference. As a truly global organization, we have a global audience. This Conference will be promoted through ICC s targeted opt-in database of over 10,000 professionals. ICC offers your company many ways to sponsor this conference SPONSOR BENEFITS Exclusive reception or dinner sponsor (as available) Opportunity to give a welcome address during the reception or dinner (as available) GOLD 10,000 SILVER 8,000 Additional dinner and reception invitations Host a lunch (as available) Option to send an announcement to participants Opportunity to provide bags or lanyards or notebooks or binders (as available) BRONZE 6,000 Host a coffee break (as available) Exhibition space + exhibitor pass (Table may be shared depending on availability) Complimentary entries (each valued at 1465) Special reduced entries (20% reduction) Unlimited 4 2 Logo + description in participant folders (number of words) Signage at venue Opportunity to include gift in participant bag Logo on promotional and on-site materials + website + social media Tailor-made packages are available to suit your company s needs. Ask us about other events in the arbitration field available for sponsorship in 2015 as well as our NEW year-package programmes. Contact Luz A. Rodriguez Global Partnerships Manager +33 (0) lrz@iccwbo.org * Preferred partners 7

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