YAF Berlin - Brochure 29.05.12

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Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event

Your kit for successful case management

Including the study of a mock-case under the2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration

Organized by

Sponsored by

Generously hosted by

With the support of


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Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event

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, MiddleEast & Turkey, Asia, Europe & Russia, Latin America, and North America). Many regional YAFmeetings have taken place over the past years throughout the world. After three ICC YAF GlobalConferences, this event is the first Regional European Chapter event to attract participants from allcorners of Europe.

What to expect?

Debates and academic sessions will be held during a 2-day programme, with stars and risingstars in international arbitration. Topics will focus on case management techniques in thecontext 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, ICCstaff, 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 eventwill allow time for networking and social activities such as a boat trip on the Spree, a visit tothe 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 ofcourse non-YAF members.


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Friday, 29 June 2012Venue: 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 Coffee break

15.15-16.30 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 firststeps 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, LondonModerator:

Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts,Associate, Hanefeld Rechtsanwlte, Hamburg


16.45-18.00 Panel II: Grabbing the bull by the hornsAfter a successful start to the proceedings, everybody knows what the dispute is about and its timeframe. But howdo you deal with the challenges which arise during the proceedings? Our panellists will share their experiences and givesome tips on the following:- How to tackle guerrilla tactics and make sure that the parties do not derail the arbitration and abuse theprocess?- 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, ParisModerator:

Petri Taivalkoski, Partner, Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Helsinki

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Programme 29 June 2012


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Saturday, 30 June 2012Venue: 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 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


11.45-12.45 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 Lunch at Kfer in the Dome of the German Reichstag

15.0015.30 Visit of the Dome of the German Reichstag

Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Programme 30 June 2012


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Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Logistical Note

Baker & McKenzie

Friedrichstrae 88/Unter den Linden,

Berlin , Germany

Conference venue 29 June 2012

Social Activities venues 29 June 2012

MS Phoenix boat

Spree- und HavelschifffahrtReederei Grimm & LindeckeSchiffbauerdamm 12, Berlin

Das Edelweiss

Grlitzerstr. 1-3, Berlin

Humboldt University

Unter den Linden 6, Berlin

Conference venue 30 June 2012

Working language

English

Dress codeBusiness 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 dateare not refundable. Subject to agreement of ICC International Court of Arbitration prior to the event, the registration may be transferred toanother 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 contentand 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 maximumexposure during the event. If your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact: [email protected]

Pergamon Museum

Bodestrae 1, 10178 Berlin

Social Activities venues 30 June 2012

Reichstag

Platz der Republik 1, BerlinGuided walking tour of Berlin:

Departure from the Dome of theGerman Reichstag


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Berlin, 29-30 June 2012ICC YAF Europe Chapter Event Registration Form

Please complete and return the form to [email protected]

Registration details:

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Registration fee: Until 12 June 2012: Early bird Rate: 150 (including VAT)

After 12 June 2012: 190 (including VAT)

The registration fee includes all seminar activities(*) including documentation, Friday and Saturday lunches, coffee breaks, Friday evening boattrip and dinner, and social activities on Saturday. Travel and hotel expenses are not included.(*) Subject to last minute changes and modification by the organizers.

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