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A conference organised by the IBA Arab Regional Forum, supported by the IBA Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation Committees and the Corporate Counsel Forum
Dispute Resolution in the Arab Region16–17 May 2016 Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Topics include:
• Arbitration status, including interim measures
• Enforcement of arbitral awards, including updates on court decisions impacting arbitration
• Practical tips that all lawyers should know about courts and arbitration in the Arab Region
• Mediation and ADR; how to make it work
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UP TO 8 CPD/CLE HOURS*
6 CPD ACCREDITED HOURS FROM DUBAI LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
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Programme Monday 16 May
0800 – 0900 Registration
0900 – 0930 WelcomeHE Dr Lowai Belhoul Director General, The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, Dubai 0930 – 1000 Keynote AddressMark Beer OBE CEO, DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority; Registrar, DIFC Courts, Dubai
1000 – 1110 SESSION ONE
Enforcement of arbitration awards• Introduction to dispute resolution – litigation v arbitration
ModeratorNasser Ali Khasawneh
SpeakersJalal El Ahdab Ginestié Magellan Paley-Vincent, Paris; Co-Chair, IBA Mediation CommitteeOmar Aljazy Aljazy & Co, AmmanHassan Arab Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai; Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration CommitteeAndreas Haberbeck Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi, JeddahSami Houerbi Director, ICC International Court of Arbitration-ADR; Houerbi Law Firm, Tunis Mohamed Abdel Wahab Zulficar & Partners, Cairo
1110 – 1130 Coffee/tea break
1130 – 1230 SESSION TWO
DIFC Court as a conduit court• Enforcement of inwards awards• Enforcement of local awards• Outward enforcement of DIFC seated awards• Enforcement of inward foreign court judgments• Outward enforcement of DIFC Court judgments
ModeratorAdrian Chadwick Hadef & Partners, Dubai
SpeakersAli Al Hashimi Global Advocates, DubaiDiana Hamadé International Advocate Legal Services, DubaiKeith Hutchison Clyde & Co, DubaiKarim Nassif LPA, Dubai, Conference Quality Officer, IBA Mediation CommitteeTom Montagu-Smith XXIV Old Buildings, London
Headline social event sponsors
Conference Co-ChairsNasser Ali Khasawneh Eversheds, Dubai; Co-Chair, IBA Arab Regional ForumSadiq Jafar Hadef & Partners, Dubai; Co-Chair, IBA Arab Regional Forum
Organising CommitteeNasser Ali KhasawnehSadiq JafarEssam Al Tamimi Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai; Co-Chair, IBA Rule of Law ForumNayiri Boghossian Independent practitioner, Dubai Alec Emmerson Clyde & Co, DubaiElias Hayek Vice-President Legal EMEA, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Dubai; Officer, IBA Arab Regional ForumPeter Rees QC 39 Essex Chambers, London; Chair, IBA Corporate Counsel ForumLawrence Teh Rodyk & Davidson, Singapore; IBA LPD Council member
Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education
The conference has been formally accredited for 6 CPD hours by the Dubai Legal Affairs Department. Lawyers wishing to secure the hours must ensure that they sign the attendance sheets for each session.
*For conference delegates from jurisdictions where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the IBA will provide a Certificate of Attendance for the conference. Subject to CPD/CLE requirements, this can be used by conference delegates to obtain up to a total of 8 hours’ accreditation.
A CPD/CLE Certificate of Attendance is available to conference delegates on request. Please ask at the IBA conference registration desk for information on how to obtain the certificate.
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The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive).
1230 – 1330 Lunch
1330 – 1500 SESSION THREE
Questions – Your turn! Audience discussionA moderated discussion conducted under the Chatham House Rule around issues regarding arbitration, litigation and mediation on the basis of questions and comments raised by the audience.
ModeratorsNayiri BoghossianMark Hoyle Gateley, DubaiPaul Turner Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai
1500 – 1530 SESSION FOUR
Arbitration centres in the Arab world: Successes, challenges and the future
Speaker Habib Al Mulla Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla; Chairman, Dubai International Arbitration Centre Board of Trustees, Dubai
1530 – 1600 Coffee/tea break
1600 – 1730 SESSION FIVE
Construction: Is the house falling down?• General introduction to arbitration• A discussion on the dominance of arbitration in fields such as
construction
ModeratorTom Wilson Squire Patton Boggs, Dubai
SpeakersSaud Al-Ammari Blakes, Al-KhobarAnthony Edwards Hadef & Partners, DubaiKarim Hafez Arbitrator, CairoChris Seppälä White & Case, ParisDavid Thomas QC Keating Chambers, LondonRichard Ward Eversheds, DohaLaura Warren Clyde & Co, Doha
1900 Conference dinnerRoyal China Dubai
Please see Information for details.
Monday 16 May Tuesday 17 May
0815 – 1330 Registration
0900 – 0910 WelcomePeter Bartlett Minter Ellison, Melbourne; IBA Assistant Treasurer Essam Al Tamimi
0910 – 1030 SESSION SIX
What are in-house counsel looking for?What parties, corporate counsel and lawyers can do to manage the risk of disputes.
ModeratorSadiq Jafar
SpeakersGhada Audi Head of Legal,Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, DubaiElias Hayek Tim Jenkins General Counsel, Jumeirah Group, DubaiDavid John Nicholson Legal Director, Johnson Controls, DubaiKaren Sample Chief Legal Officer, TECOM Group, Dubai
1030 – 1100 Coffee/tea break
1100 – 1230 SESSION SEVEN
Debate: ‘This house believes the era of international courts is nigh.’
ModeratorAlec Emmerson
For the motionMichael Black QC XXIV Old Buildings, LondonFrancis Xavier SC Rajah & Tann, Singapore
Against the motionErin Miller-Rankin Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Dubai Peter Rees QC
Presiding JudgeMark Beer OBE
JudgesHelen Graham General Counsel, Dutco Group, DubaiGerard Hobby Chief Legal Officer, Dubai Holding, Dubai
1230 – 1330 Lunch
Conference luncheon and refreshment break sponsors ExhibitorsConference dinner sponsors Kindly supported by
The Middle East Law Journal for Corporates
InformationDate16–17 May 2016
VenueConference CentreDubai International Financial CentreLevel 14, The GatePO Box 74777Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 (4) 362 2378www.difc.ae
LanguageAll working sessions and conference materials will be in English.
How to registerRegister online by 6 May 2016 at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf726.aspx and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to Annie Dunster at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Annie Dunster at [email protected].
FeesOnline registrations received: on or before until 15 April 6 May
IBA member US$550 US$680
IBA corporate group member* US$415 US$510
Non-member** US$740 US$875
Non-member based in the Arab region (including North Africa) US$625 US$875
Young lawyers US$415 US$875
Academics/judges US$415 US$875
Public Lawyers US$415 US$875
Corporate Counsel US$450 US$875
After 6 May registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.
Hard copy registration forms and fees received:
on or before after 15 April 15 April
IBA member US$610 US$755
IBA corporate group member* US$460 US$565
Non-member** US$825 US$970
Non-member based in the Arab region (including North Africa) US$695 US$970
Young lawyers US$460 US$970
Academics/judges US$460 US$970
Public Lawyers US$460 US$970
Corporate Counsel US$500 US$970
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Please note that registrations are not transferable.
List of participantsIn order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 6 May at the latest.
Mobile delegate search applicationAll registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the conference, however delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf726
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Social programme
Conference DinnerMonday 16 May, 1900 hoursRoyal China DubaiBalcony Level 2, Building 4, DIFC
Hotel accommodationThe following hotels are within easy reach of the Dubai International Financial Centre. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to make your reservation.
The Ritz CarltonGate VillageDubai International Financial CentrePO Box 482032, DubaiTel: +971 4 372 2222www.ritzcarlton.com
Millennium Plaza Hotel DubaiSheikh Zayed RoadTrade Centre 1, DubaiTel: +971 4 387 7777www.millenniumhotels.ae
Crowne Plaza DubaiSheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Road, DubaiTel: +971 4 331 1111www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/dubai
Jumeirah Emirates TowersSheikh Zayed RoadTrade Centre 2, DubaiTel: +971 4 319 8500www.jumeirah.com
Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations directly with the hotel and entering into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card guarantees, cancellation terms and conditions, and room rates. The IBA cannot accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel.
Disabled accessThe DIFC is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance.
Royal China Dubai is one of the most authentic and well established Chinese restaurants in Dubai, with a reputation for serving the best dim sum in the city. Delegates will enjoy a 3 course meal in luxurious and comfortable surroundings.
One dinner ticket for each registered delegate is permitted. Please indicate your attendance and any dietary requirements on the registration form. Tickets must be used by registered delegates and are not transferable.
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