ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

Your kit for successful case management

Including the study of a mock-case under the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration

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ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

A unique opportunity for young lawyers and in-house counsel working in the field of international arbitration to attend a 2-day conference with renowned arbitrators, members of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and fellow arbitration practitioners, in an informal atmosphere. The ICC YAF, a network of more than 3000 members, includes five Regional Chapters (Africa, Middle East & Turkey, Asia, Europe & Russia, Latin America, and North America). Many regional YAF meetings have taken place over the past years throughout the world. After three ICC YAF Global Conferences, this event is the first Regional European Chapter event to attract participants from all corners of Europe. What to expect? Debates and academic sessions will be held during a 2-day programme, with stars and rising stars in international arbitration. Topics will focus on case management techniques in the context of the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration and include a case study under these Rules. Networking: a unique opportunity to exchange experiences with other YAF members, ICC staff, and peers from all corners of Europe. In an informal and fun social atmosphere, participants will strengthen links within the young arbitration community while enjoying being in Berlin. More than just a conference, this event will allow time for networking and social activities such as a boat trip on the Spree, a visit to the Dome of the German Reichstag and drinks in an authentic Berlin location. Who should attend? This conference is aimed at arbitration practitioners of approximately 40 years and under: counsel, arbitrators, corporate counsel or academics mainly from all over Europe; all YAF members and of course non-YAF members.

ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Programme 29 June 2012

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

Friday, 29 June 2012

Venue: Baker & McKenzie, Friedrichstrae 88/Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany
12.30-14.00

Registration with light lunch at Baker & McKenzie Welcome remarks

Ulrich Hennings, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Berlin Axel Benjamin Herzberg, Associate, Baker & McKenzie, Berlin Galina Zukova, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, YAF Europe Interim Regional Director

14.00-15.00

Keynote speech - Case Management: An Update on Experiences and Suggestions

Prof. Dr. jur. Karl-Heinz Bckstiegel, formerly: President of International Law Association (ILA); Chairman of German Institution of Arbitration (DIS); President of LCIA; Panel Chairman of United Nations Compensation Commission; President of Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, The Hague; Chair for International Business Law, University of Cologne

15.00-15.15 15.15-16.30

Coffee break

Panel I: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

You only get one chance to make a good first impression! This panel will take the participants through the first steps in case management: - How and when to establish contact for the first time with the parties? - How to strike a good balance between arbitrator authority and party autonomy? - How to reach consensus on the first procedural steps? - Useful tips in setting up the case management conference - Generic vs tailor-made terms of reference and procedural timetable Speakers: Emmanuelle Cabrol, Partner, Herbert Smith LLP, Paris Alejandro Lopez Ortiz, Counsel, Hogan Lovells LLP, Madrid Andy Moody, Partner, Eversheds, London Moderator: Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts, Associate, Hanefeld Rechtsanwlte, Hamburg

16.30-16.45 16.45-18.00

Coffee break

Panel II: Grabbing the bull by the horns

After a successful start to the proceedings, everybody knows what the dispute is about and its timeframe. But how do you deal with the challenges which arise during the proceedings? Our panellists will share their experiences and give some tips on the following: - How to tackle guerrilla tactics and make sure that the parties do not derail the arbitration and abuse the process? - How to keep the costs low and run the case expeditiously? - How to organize and conduct the hearings? - What are the sanctions at the arbitrators disposal for a partys obstructive behaviour and how to use them? Speakers: Nicole Dolenz, Associate, Baker & McKenzie, New York Dmitri Evseev, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP, Paris Jos Manuel Garca-Represa, Partner, Dechert LLP, Paris Moderator: Petri Taivalkoski, Partner, Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Helsinki

ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Programme 30 June 2012

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

Saturday, 30 June 2012

Venue: Humboldt University, Unter den Linden 6, Berlin, Germany
09.15-09.30

Presentation of the Mock Case

Galina Zukova, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, YAF Europe Interim Regional Director

09.30-11.30

Case study workshop

Time to put your skills into practice! The participants will be divided into several workings groups. Each group will draft: - Procedural Order No. 1 - The Terms of Reference (including the list of issues) - The Procedural Timetable

The working groups will be led by the following moderators: YAF Europe Coordinating Committee members
11.30-11.45 11.45-12.45 John Adam, Associate, Shearman & Sterling LLP, Paris Timur Aitkulov, Partner, Clifford Chance CIS Limited, Moscow Eva Storskrubb, Senior Associate, Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Stockholm Stamatios Tsetos, Partner, Stamatios Tsetos & Associates, Athens

Alma Forg, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration Axel Benjamin Herzberg, Associate, Baker & McKenzie, Berlin Athina Papaefstratiou Fouchard, Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Paris; on secondment at the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs, UNESCO Julia Popelysheva, Counsel, Clifford Chance CIS Limited, Moscow

Coffee break

Wrap-up session Polishing your skills: analysis of the practical tasks

Mariel Dimsey, Consultant, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Chris Parker, Partner, Herbert Smith LLP, London

13.00-15.00 15.00 15.30

Lunch at Kfer in the Dome of the German Reichstag Visit of the Dome of the German Reichstag

ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Logistical Note

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

Conference venue 29 June 2012

Baker & McKenzie Friedrichstrae 88/Unter den Linden, Berlin , Germany

Conference venue 30 June 2012

Humboldt University Unter den Linden 6, Berlin

Social Activities venues 29 June 2012

MS Phoenix boat Spree- und Havelschifffahrt Reederei Grimm & Lindecke Schiffbauerdamm 12, Berlin Das Edelweiss Grlitzerstr. 1-3, Berlin

Social Activities venues 30 June 2012

Reichstag Platz der Republik 1, Berlin Pergamon Museum Bodestrae 1, 10178 Berlin Guided walking tour of Berlin: Departure from the Dome of the German Reichstag

Working language
English

Dress code
Business casual Strictly prohibited: Ties and heels...

Travel and accommodation

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.

Cancellation
50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before 12 June 2012 . Cancellations after this date are not refundable. Subject to agreement of ICC International Court of Arbitration prior to the event, the registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organization at no extra charge. Updated registration material will be required. Please note that the ICC International Court of Arbitration 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. The ICC International Court of Arbitration will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant.

Sponsorship opportunities
Companies that choose to become sponsors for the conference are given many opportunities to profile their business. They receive maximum exposure during the event. If your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact: stephanie.goubelle@iccwbo.org

ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Registration Form

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012

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