Dubai Arbitration Week 2019 – Event...

Dubai Arbitration Week 2019 – Event Information

DIFC Arbitration Institute Dubai International Financial Centre Al Fattan Currency House Tower 2 Level 8 Dubai United Arab Emirates T +971 4 364 5400 E [email protected] W www.dubaiarbitrationweek.com

Sunday, 17 November 2019

Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre breakfast seminar

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8:30am – 9am Registration and breakfast

9am – 10:45am Presentation – Navigating UAE Arbitration Dr Gordon Blanke, Founder Blanke Arbitration LLC

10:45am – 11am Questions

11am – 11:30am Networking

Venue │ DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Gate District Building 5 Level 3 Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please complete the online form here

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https://www.emac.org.ae/en/Resources/Events/EventDetails?EventID=210

DWF breakfast seminar

Programme │

8:30am – 10:30am Panel discussion – Practical insight and tips for ensuring effective third-party funding of arbitration in the United Arab Emirates

Venue │ DWF Al Fattan Currency House Tower 2 Level 9 Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected]

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Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre and ICC breakfast seminar

Programme │

9am – 11:30am Seminar – 10 years of Tahkeem and 100 years of ICC: The role of institutional arbitration in enhancing arbitration locally and internationally

Venue │ Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre Sharjah Expo Centre Sharjah


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Young-ICCA Skills training workshop and networking lunch

Programme │

9am – 2pm Skills training workshop – Document management and production: perspectives from civil and common law

Venue │ TBC Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected] or complete the onlineform link Places limited

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In association with


Eversheds Sutherland seminar and networking lunch

Programme │

12:00pm – 12:30pm Registration and networking lunch

12:30pm – 12:35pm Welcome address

12:35pm – 12:55pm UAE arbitration update

12:55pm – 1:45pm Presentation – Using artificial intelligence and technology to improve arbitration

1:45pm – 2:15pm Panel discussion – Trends in managing and controlling the arbitral process in the Middle East

2:15pm – 2:30pm Questions and answers

2:30pm onwards Demonstration of AI and tech products

Venue │ Address Skyview Hotel Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Downtown Dubai


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In association with

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP networking lunch and presentation

Programme │

12:30pm – 1pm Registration and networking lunch

1pm – 1:30pm Welcome address

1:30pm – 2:30pm Keynote address – The proliferation of technology in international arbitration – an opportunity for change?

Venue │ Four Seasons Hotel–DIFC Gate Village Building 9 Dubai International Financial Centre


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SOL International interactive mock jurisdiction challenge

Programme │

1pm – 2:30pm Behind the Scenes 1 – Interactive mock jurisdiction challenge

Venue │ Ritz Carlton Hotel–DIFC Gate Village Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please visit the LexisNexis website here Places limited

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https://www.lexis.ae/events/behind-the-scenes-arbitration-proceedings/

CIArb UAE Branch seminar and networking reception

Programme │

3:30pm – 3:45pm Registration

4pm Seminar

6pm onwards Networking reception

Venue │ Waldorf Astoria Hotel–DIFC Burj Daman Happiness Street Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected] Registration closes 11 November 2019

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Bird & Bird seminar and networking reception

Programme │

4pm – 6pm Seminar – IA v AI: Intelligent or artificial arbitration?




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Norton Rose Fulbright seminar and networking reception

Programme │

4.30pm – 6pm Seminar – The changing face of arbitration in the United Arab Emirates: Diversity, technology and culture




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In association with


Monday, 18 November 2019

Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla breakfast seminar

Programme │

8am – 10am Seminar – Moore’s law gone wild: rise of technology arbitration – a new breed of dispute

Venue │ Capital Club Dubai Gate Village Building 3 Dubai International Financial Centre


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Clyde & Co networking breakfast

Programme │

8:30am – 10:30am Panel discussion

Venue │ Clyde & Co Rolex Tower Level 15 Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai

Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected] Please register at your earliest convenience with your first name, last name, job title, company and telephone number Places limited

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Simmons & Simmons breakfast seminar

Programme │

8:30am – 10:30am Panel discussion – The role of the independent expert in arbitration



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Horizons & Co. and Hogan Lovells breakfast seminar

Programme │

9am – 11am Seminar

Venue │ Horizons & Co. Burj Al Salam Tower Level 49 Sheikh Zayed Road


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Al Tamimi & Company conference and networking lunch

Programme │

10am – 2pm Conference and networking lunch


Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected] or complete the onlineform link

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Addleshaw Goddard seminar

Programme │

10:30am – 12pm Seminar – East Africa: Hot topics

Venue │ Addleshaw Goddard Burj Daman Happiness Street Dubai International Financial Centre


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PwC cross examination training

Programme │

11am – 2pm Cross examination training This event will provide an opportunity for teams of advocates to cross examine a quantum expert in a safe environment. Experienced tribunals comprising senior arbitrators, practitioners and experts from PwC will provide feedback to the teams after each hearing.

Venue │ PwC Emaar Square Building 4 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Dubai

Registration │ Invitation only

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Landmark Chambers, HKA Global and RICS seminar

Programme │

11:30am – 2pm Seminar – Experts, evidence and examination: a practical perspective



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Watson Farley & Williams and Augusta seminar

Programme │

12pm – 2:30pm Seminar – Opportunities for funding disputes in the Middle East



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ICC YAF seminar

Programme │

3pm – 5pm Seminar – Tribunal secretaries: the young practitioners guide A panel session providing an insight into the use of Tribunal Secretaries from the perspective of the Tribunal, the Secretary and the Practitioner.

Venue │ Youth X Hub Emirates Towers Boulevard Dubai International Financial Centre


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Clifford Chance seminar and networking reception

Programme │

3pm – 3:30pm Registration

3:30pm – 5pm Seminar – International Arbitration: the digital future

5pm – 7pm Networking reception



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Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel seminar

Programme │

4pm – 6pm Seminar – The desirability of arbitration forum: comparing international centres



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In association with


DALDS dinner

Programme │

7:30pm – 8pm Networking drinks

8pm Dinner

Venue │ Royal China Gate District Building 4 Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this event please email [email protected]

Cost │ AED450 per person (food and alcoholic beverages) AED350 per person (food and non-alcoholic beverages) * Please note that if you register and cancel with less than 7 days to go or are a no-show on the night, you will be asked to cover the cost of the dinner if the restaurant is not prepared to waive the charge.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

DIFC-LCIA symposium, networking lunch and cocktail reception

Programme │

8:30am – 9am Registration

9am – 9:15am Welcome address Essam Al Tamimi, Chairman DIFC Arbitration Institute Robert Stephen, Registrar DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre

9:15am – 9:45am Keynote address Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Partner Zulficar & Partners

9:45am – 10:45am Session 1

10:45am – 11:15am Refreshment break – hosted by Nimble Legal Consulting

11:15am – 12:15pm Session 2

12:15pm – 1pm Session 3

1pm – 2pm Networking lunch – hosted by Serle Court Chambers

2pm – 4pm Young MENA Groups mini debate series Mini debate 1 – Are contractually imposed requirements to attempt to settle disputes amicably a waste of time and effort? Mini debate 2 – Is arbitration suitable for small claims? Mini debate 3 – Should experts be appointed by the parties or tribunal? Mini debate 4 – Does a successful arbitration only depend on having a good arbitrator?

4pm – 4:30pm Refreshment break – hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills

4:30pm – 5:30pm Session 4

5:30pm – 6pm DIFC-LCIA update and closing remarks Alec Emmerson, Chief Executive DIFC Arbitration Institute Robert Stephen, Registrar DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre

6pm onwards Cocktail reception – hosted by HKA Global

Venue │ DIFC Conference Centre The Exchange Gate Village Building 11 Dubai International Financial Centre


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Morning refreshment break sponsor

Networking lunch sponsor

Afternoon refreshment break sponsor

Cocktail reception sponsor

Symposium bag sponsor

Symposium sponsors

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Women in Arab Arbitration breakfast seminar

Programme │

7:45am – 8:30am Registration and networking breakfast

8:30am – 10am Panel discussion – Technical innovation in the construction industry and its impact on disputes

Venue │ Intersect by Lexus Gate Village Building 7 Dubai International Financial Centre


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In association with


Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel breakfast seminar

Programme │

8:30am – 10:30am Seminar – Arbitration across the GCC: views from law firms across the region



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ICC seminar

Programme │

8:45am – 9:30am Registration

9:30am – 9:40am Welcome address

9:40am – 12:00pm Presentation of ICC Report on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and panel discussion – Emergency proceedings and interim measures in international arbitration

Venue │ Clyde & Co LLP Rolex Tower Level 15 Sheikh Zayed Road

Registration │ To register for this free event please visit here

Organiser Supporter

Sponsor

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Horizons & Co. and Mahmoud Hussain Law Firm seminar

Programme │

9am – 11am Seminar

Venue │ Horizons & Co. Burj Al Salam Tower Level 49 Sheikh Zayed Road


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Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre networking lunch

Programme │

11am – 1pm Networking lunch



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Al Tamimi & Company networking lunch

Programme │

12pm – 2pm Networking lunch

Venue │ Al Tamimi & Company Gate District Building 4 Level 6 Dubai International Financial Centre

Registration │ To register for this free event please email [email protected] or complete the onlineform link

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German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre World Café roundtable in association with Association of Corporate Counsel Middle East

Programme │

12:30pm – 12:45pm Registration and lunch

12:45pm – 1pm Welcome and introduction

1pm – 2pm World Café roundtable discussion 1. Women in arbitration – appointments by institutions, parties and party

nominated arbitrators 2. Early conflict resolution techniques 3. Tribunal facilitated settlement 4. Ex parte interim relief 5. Arbitration and artificial intelligence

2pm – 2:20pm Harvest session and questions

2:20pm – 2:30pm Closing



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In association with

Dubai International Arbitration Centre open dialogue event

Programme │

1:30pm – 6pm Open dialogue and networking event



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Hadef & Partners seminar and reception

Programme │

3pm – 6pm Seminar – Enforcement of arbitral awards in the United Arab Emirates

6pm – 7pm Networking reception



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Shearman & Sterling and DELOS Dispute Resolution seminar and networking reception

Programme │

3pm – 5pm Seminar – Innovation in arbitration: What does it take to promote useful change?

5pm – 6:30pm Networking reception

Venue │ Capital Club Dubai Gate Village Building 3 Dubai International Financial Centre


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International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) Middle East launch event

Programme │

3:30pm – 4pm Registration

4pm – 4.30pm Welcome address and introduction to CPR

4:30pm – 5.30pm Debate

5.30pm Networking reception

Venue │ Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Al Fattan Currency House Tower 2 Level 20 Dubai International Financial Centre


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In association with


ArbitralWomen networking event

Programme │

5pm – 8:30pm Networking event


Registration │ To register for this free event please complete the online form link

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Sponsor

Fifth Annual Law Rocks! Dubai

Programme │

6:30pm onwards Law Rocks! is thrilled to return to Dubai for the fifth year in a row! Law Rocks! invite you to witness bands of musically brilliant legal professionals take over Lucky Voice to battle it out to raise the profile of local charity, Al Jalila Foundation, a not-for-profit healthcare organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical education and research. Starring talent from DLA Piper, Taylor Wessing, Justice for All, Herbert Smith Freehills, Bad Medicine, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, Full Throttle and more.

Venue │ Lucky Voice Grand Millennium Hotel Barsha Heights

Registration │ To register for this event please visit Law Rocks! website here Registration closes 19 November 2019

Cost │ Tickets GBP25.00 + administration charge

Organiser

http://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/

https://lawrocks.org/dubai

Thursday, 21 November 2019

Sixth Annual GAR Live–Dubai

Programme │

8:30am – 9:00am Registration

9:00am – 9:10am Welcome address Erin Miller Rankin, Partner Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Co-chair) Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Partner Zulficar & Partners (Co-chair)

9:10am – 9:40am Keynote address Teresa Giovannini, Partner Lalive

9:40am – 10:40am Session 1 – Procedural issues – from soft law to guerrilla tactics

10:40am – 11:10am Refreshment break – hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

11:10am – 12:40pm Session 2 – Making arbitration work – choices and expectations

12:40pm – 1:40pm Networking lunch

1:40pm – 2:40pm Session 3 – The reasoning of arbitral awards and res judicata

2:40pm – 3:10pm Refreshment break – hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

3:10pm – 4:10pm Session 4 – Deconstructing construction disputes 4:10pm – 4:40pm Refreshment break – hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP 4:40pm – 5:40pm Session 4 – The GAR Live Debate: “This house believes, all else being equal, a

common law and a civil law tribunal would produce different results” 5:40pm – 5:50pm Closing remarks

Erin Miller Rankin, Partner Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Partner Zulficar & Partners

5:50pm onwards Drinks reception – hosted by Blackrock Expert Services


Registration │ To register for this event please visit the GAR Live – Dubai webpage here

http://gar.live/dubai2019

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