A two day symposium on International Commercial Arbitration

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1 A two day symposium on International Commercial Arbitration Four Seasons Hotel Beirut April 2011 A symposium co hosted by the LCIA Arab Users Council and the DIFC LCIA Arbitration Centre and supported by the Lebanese Arbitration Centre and the CIArb Lebanon Branch

2 INTRODUCTION AND FORMAT An effective system of arbitration, whether pursuant to commercial contracts or investment treaties, has long been recognised as a vital element in the promotion of trade, foreign investment and, ultimately, international relations. Panels of eminent and experienced international arbitration practitioners will give brief presentations on some of the most important areas of international commercial arbitration, critical to establishing and maintaining an arbitration-friendly environment, in which the international business community may have confidence. This symposium is designed to be interactive and, following the introductory remarks, delegates are encouraged to participate in a free-flowing discussion of the issues raised and to debate topics of their own, which they will be asked to submit in advance. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Arbitrators, in-house counsel, practitioners, academics and members of the local and international business community interested in, and affected by, current developments and best practice in the field of international arbitration, particularly as it relates to the Middle East. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND Please complete the registration form and send by or fax to the LCIA Conferences and Membership office, conferences@lcia.org / +44 (0) The number of places will be restricted to preserve the effectiveness of the format and early registration is therefore recommended. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION For delegates from countries where CPD / CLE is mandatory, the LCIA will be pleased to provide a conference certificate of attendance which, subject to the exact CPD / CLE requirements, may be used to obtain accreditation in the relevant jurisdiction. This symposium qualifies for 7.5 hours (advanced level) CPD / CLE. SYMPOSIUM DOCUMENTS Participants will collect their folder and name badge from the LCIA registration desk at The Four Seasons Hotel Beirut. REGISTRATION FEE The delegate registration fee is US$300 for delegates based in Lebanon and Syria and US$450 for all other delegates. The registration fee includes the following: the working sessions; all coffee/tea breaks; lunch on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 April; reception and dinner on Friday 15 April; symposium documentation. SYMPOSIUM AND DINNER VENUE Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Avenue Professor Wafic Sinno Minet El Hosn Beirut Tel: Fax: RECEPTION AND DINNER (FRIDAY 15 APRIL) Accompanying persons are welcome to join delegates at the Friday night reception and dinner, for which the charge will be US$95 per accompanying person.

3 FRIDAY 15 APRIL REGISTRATION AND COFFEE WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS Essam Al Tamimi Dr Muhieddine El Kaissi Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai President, LCIA Arab Users Council Secretary General of the Lebanese Arbitration Centre MORNING SESSIONS Moderator: Adrian Winstanley - Director General LCIA GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT the agreement to arbitrate the type of arbitration rules and seat Professor Ziya Akinci Dr Karim Hafez Akinci Law Office, Istanbul Hafez, Cairo TEA/COFFEE THE TRIBUNAL training, selection and appointment of arbitrators conflicts of interest challenges Essam Al Tamimi Professor Dr Nayla Comair-Obeid Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai Obeid Law Firm, Beirut LUNCH AFTERNOON SESSIONS Moderator: Serge Lazareff - Lazareff Le Bars, Paris Member, LCIA Court PRACTICAL GUIDANCE IN CONDUCTING AN ARBITRATION avoiding delays and how to do things better from the perspective of arbitration practitioners from the perspective of seasoned arbitrators Paul Saba Roland Ziadé KPR Associates, Boston MA Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Paris TEA/COFFEE (cont d)

4 JUDICIAL INTERVENTION AND THE ROLE OF LOCAL COURTS support, not interference interim measures challenges and enforcement of Awards Dr Ghaleb Mahmasani Noradèle Radjai Mahmassani Law Firm, Beirut Lalive, Geneva CLOSING REMARKS RECEPTION FOLLOWED BY DINNER After dinner speaker: Dr Chukri Sader - Président du Conseil d Etat SATURDAY 16 APRIL KEYNOTE ADDRESS Amal Haddad - President, Beirut Bar Association Moderator: Peter Leaver QC One Essex Court, London Chairman, LCIA Board CULTURAL ISSUES IN ARBITRATION managing relationships to avoid or control disputes different approaches to the conduct of arbitration proceedings Hamid Gharavi Elie Kleiman Derains & Gharavi, Paris Member, LCIA Court Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Paris TEA/COFFEE INVESTMENT ARBITRATION an introduction to treaty arbitration recent trends in the interpretation of State obligations investor rights under investment treaties Raëd Fathallah Dany Khayat Bredin Prat, Paris Councillor, LCIA Arab Users Council Mayer & Brown, Paris CLOSING REMARKS LUNCH 70 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1EU, UK Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) conferences@lcia.org Web:

5 REGISTRATION FORM LCIA/DIFC-LCIA Symposium April 2011 Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut E: F: +44 (0) PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK CAPITALS Family name: Title (e.g. Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms): Given name: Suffix: Firm/organisation: Address: Tel: Fax: Mobile telephone number (for LCIA office use only): Special dietary requirements: RECEPTION AND DINNER Friday 15 April 2011 I will be attending the reception and dinner (NB this is included in the delegate registration fee) I would like to bring a guest to the reception and dinner: Yes / No Yes / No Name of guest: PAYMENT Amount payable Registration fee for delegates based in Lebanon and Syria Registration fee for delegates based overseas Fee for guest at dinner on Friday 15 April US$300 US$450 US$95 TOTAL I have arranged payment by bank transfer Please instruct your bank to make the transfer free of charges to LCIA and to quote your name and Beirut A copy of the transaction details must accompany your registration form. Account Name: London Court of International Arbitration Bank: HSBC, Fleet Street Branch, 165 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2DY For transfers in US$: IBAN NO: GB14MIDL SWIFT CODE: MIDLGB22 ACCOUNT NUMBER: SORT CODE: Please charge the total amount to my Visa/MasterCard Card no: Name of cardholder: Statement address: Expiry date: A 3 digit Card Verification Value (CV V) is required for all credit card transactions. This appears on the reverse of all credit cards. Please send your CVV number to conferences@lcia.org when registering (nb we do not store this number) Signature: Date: CANCELLATION All cancellations must be in writing to the LCIA. If written cancellation is received at the LCIA office by 4 April 2011, the registration fee will be refunded less a 50% administration charge. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date.