Dubai: International Arbitration Summit - The Rise of the Middle East

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1 Kluwer Law International brings you its 1st ANNUAL Dubai: International Arbitration Summit - The Rise of the Middle East 20th March 2013, Dubai - Shangri La is the world's leading online resource for international arbitration research. It contains a wealth of commentary from expert authors and an extensive collection of primary source materials. Plus, as a subscriber you gain access to exclusive materials including ICC cases and awards. Practitioners and delegates from all over Asia will be here to network, present and understand everything you need to on Arbitration, ADR and Mediation from the experts in this field and the leading Kluwer Authors. SPONSORS SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

2 SCHEDULE 9:00am - 9:15am 9:15am - 9:40am 9:40am - 10:10am 10:15am - 10:45am 10:45am - 11:15am 11:15am - 11:45am 11:45am - 12:15pm 12:15pm - 12:45pm 12:45pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:35pm 2:35pm - 3:05pm 3:05pm - 3:20pm 3:20pm - 3:50pm 3:50pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:20pm 5:20pm - 6:00pm Opening Address Dubai Commercial Arbitration Board DIAC Recent Developments Affecting International Arbitration in the Middle East Keynote Energy / Oil Disputes Resolution Anti Competition Law Disputes Networking & Morning Refreshment Maritime Disputes in the Middle East Construction Disputes in Dubai The Changing Face of financial Disputes in the Gulf Lunch Panel Discussion Chairperson MENA Investment treaty Disputes Middle East Nicholas Tse, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP CAIRO As an International Arbitration Centre Speaker from the CRCICA The Role of the Expert Witness in International Arbitration Rob Horne, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Enforcement and Ratification of Arbitration Awards in the UAE Antonios Dimitracopoulos, Partner, Bin Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP Short Break & Afternoon Refreshment Navigating the New ICC Arbitration Rules in the Gulf Victor Leginsky & Dr. Minas Khatchadourin, CEO, QICA Aiding Inhouse Counsel in Middle East Disputes Sek Hwan Hong, Senior Legal Counsel, Hyundai Heavy Industries UAE Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks Chairperson Networking Cocktail - 6:15pm Dubai - Shangri La Book now to secure your seat US$600 for Lawyers US$480 for all supporting organisation members FREE Pass for the first 100 Inhouse-General Counsel Please contact alma.lam@cch.com.hk to reserve your seat now! SPEAKER PROFILES Rob Horne, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Rob Horne is a Partner at Trowers & Hamlins. He has specialised in the resolution of construction, and construction related, disputes for over 15 years within both city practices and for a leading construction consultancy. He is a Chartered Arbitrator and adjudicator. Rob has acted for all those involved in construction activities including sub-contractors, main contractors, PFI consortia (incorporated and joint ventures), developers, local authorities, construction professionals, supplier of material and insurers. He has been involved in a wide range of projects including housing, commercial and light industrial, road, rail, hospitals (both PFI and traditional), office and retail fit out, new build and redevelopment of office buildings, ground remediation, oil and gas pipelines, mechanical and electrical installations, large scale scaffolding,

3 bridge refurbishment and construction, term maintenance contracts, EU procurement, the valuation and acquisition of development land and the operation of option agreements for the purchase of land. He has been involved with international disputes covering, amongst others: Scotland, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Bahrain, Singapore, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Oman, Bulgaria, UAE, Hungary, Isle of Man, Jersey and Georgia. Rob has particular expertise in relation to the NEC form of contract and in the analysis of complex delay and disruption claims. Nicholas Tse, Partner, Litigatio, Brown Rudnick LLP Nicholas Tse is an experienced advocate & negotiator with diverse experience of representing governments, multinationals, banks and financial institutions. Nicholas' practice spans multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures, as well as negotiating major international commercial contracts, as well as advising governments and drafting legislation. In addition to his experience in the English courts, he has developed a track record in trying cases in offshore jurisdictions such as Bermuda, the BVI, Cayman, Jersey and the Dubai International Financial Centre Court. Nicholas also has experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes in London, Paris, Geneva and Dubai, and significant experience of negotiating contracts involving projects, distribution and supply in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brown Rudnick, Nicholas was the founder & head of the International Disputes Team in the London office of Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP. Nicholas is fluent in English and French. Dr. Minas Khatchadourian, CEO and Secretary General Qatar International Center for Arbitration (QICA) Academic Position Visiting Professor of Law - Ain Shams University, Alexandria University, Arab Academy for Sciences, Technology and Maritime Transport (International Business Law, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy Law, Banking Law, Arbitration & ADR Law, Contract Law, Electronic Commerce, International Transport Law) Experience as Arbitrator Chairman, sole arbitrator, or member of the tribunal in numerous international arbitration proceedings, ad hoc (including UNCITRAL) and under the Rules of the CRCICA, ICC, LCIA and the Sharm El Sheikh International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC) Experience as Counsel Numerous international and domestic arbitration proceedings, ad hoc (including UNCITRAL) and under the Rules of the CRCICA, ICC and SHIAC (mainly international sales of goods, leasing, construction, distribution and agency, finance and banking) Paul Stothard is a partner in the Litigation and Arbitration group at SNR Denton and is based in the firm's London office. Paul specialises in commercial litigation, in particular by means of international and domestic arbitration. He has particular experience of international disputes involving financial institutions, projects, construction, financial institutions, energy, international trade, retail, hospitality, sports and media. He has litigated complex disputes in various jurisdictions before a diverse range of courts and tribunals in Europe and the Middle East, including those established under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and ICSID rules. He has appeared as an advocate in many cases, including before the English High Court and the Dubai International Financial Centre. He takes appointments as arbitrator, having served as a sole and party-appointed arbitrator in a number of cases under diverse arbitral rules. Paul also has considerable experience leading internal investigations and advising on issues concerning fraud, corruption and bribery. Paul was joint head of the firm's Construction & Disputes Resolution Group for the firm's unique network of offices throughout the Gulf and wider Middle East between 2008 and He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a member of the ICC's National Committee for the United Arab Emirates and its International Arbitration Task Force. Victor P. Leginsky, Chartered Arbitrator B.Ed., J.D., FCIArb Victor P. Leginsky, Canadian citizen, is an experienced international arbitrator and Barrister & Solicitor, resident in Dubai, UAE since April Victor has prior high-level mediation experience having been appointed by the Attorney General of British Columbia, Canada, to be the Chair of the Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee. He brings over 25 years of arbitration experience in Canada. Victor has earned the internationally-recognized designations of Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is a committee member of the International Court of Arbitration (ICC) UAE and member of ICC-Canada. He is alternate regional chapter coordinator of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and launched its seminar on oil & gas dispute resolution in the Middle East. He co-instructs, with Prof. Dr. Klaus Peter Berger a practical course in International Commercial Arbitration in Dubai. He is registered as a Barrister with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia, Canada. Sek Hwan Hong, Senior In-house Counsel Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Middle East. Sek Hwan Hong leads a team within Hyundai Heavy's International Legal Department, in which role he oversees the full legal aspects of the onshore/offshore plant projects of Hyundai Heavy while frequently advising on international trade issues and overseas investment projects as well. In particular, he has been extensively engaged in industrial plant construction projects in Middle East, such as refineries, petrochemical plants and independent water and power projects from the project development phase to the post-construction dispute resolution phase. Mr. Hong is also responsible for managing the company-wise risk management program for Hyundai Heavy concerning various the international economic sanction regimes.

4 Paul Stothard is a partner in the Litigation and Arbitration group at SNR Denton and is based in the firm's London office. Paul specialises in commercial litigation, in particular by means of international and domestic arbitration. He has particular experience of international disputes involving financial institutions, projects, construction, energy, international trade, retail, hospitality, sports and media. He has litigated complex disputes in various jurisdictions before a diverse range of courts and tribunals in Europe and the Middle East, including those established under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and ICSID rules. He has appeared as an advocate in many cases, including before the English High Court and the Dubai International Financial Centre. He takes appointments as arbitrator, having served as a sole and party-appointed arbitrator in a number of cases under diverse arbitral rules. Paul also has considerable experience leading internal investigations and advising on issues concerning fraud, corruption and bribery. Paul was joint head of the firm's Construction & Disputes Resolution Group for the firm's unique network of offices throughout the Gulf and wider Middle East between 2008 and He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a member of the ICC's National Committee for the United Arab Emirates and its International Arbitration Task Force. Dr. Abdul Hamid EL-AHDAB, President of the Arab Association for International Arbitration and Secretary General of the Euro-Arab Association for International Arbitration Holder of a PhD in Law from Paris University Attorney at Law in Beirut and Paris Publisher of the "World Journal of Arbitration" President of the Arab Association for International Arbitration Author of "Encyclopedia of Arbitration" Author of "Arbitration with Arab Countries" International Arbitrator Over 1000 Arbitral Awards in Which Arab and European Laws were Applied CCH TERMS & CONDITIONS: Registration and Payment Payment must reach us before the event. Cancellation and Substitution Policy A substitute delegate is welcome at any time and no extra charge if you are unable to attend. Full payment will be imposed if cancellation is made within 7 days of the event date. This also applies to any "no show's" on the day of event. All notices of cancellations or replacements must be made in writing and acknowledged by CCH Hong Kong via or fax. Programme Changes CCH reserves the right to cancel (due to unforeseen circumstances) amend, change the event date, change the speakers, topics and location of the event. The Organiser CCH Executive Events is the seminar and conference arm of CCH Asia. We offer opportunities for our delegates to receive business critical information and timely insight and analysis from our expert presenters. Our events also provide a platform for discussion to allow delegates to explore the intricacies of the information presented while interacting and exchanging news and experiences with their peers. Our programmes are conducted by industry experts, practitioners and academics who are able to provide participants a well-balanced blend of theoretical fundamentals and practical applications. REGISTRATION FORM Dubai: International Arbitration Summit - The Rise of the Middle East Code: HS167 To register please call Alma at or her via alma.lam@cch.com.hk for enquiries. Or you can simply Fax back to , or Mail to: CCH Hong Kong Limited, Room 1608, 16/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, H.K.

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