17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day Advocates Duties in International Arbitration: Has the time come for a set of norms?

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1 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES UP TO 6 CPD/CLE HOURS AVAILABLE* 17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day Advocates Duties in International Arbitration: Has the time come for a set of norms? February 2014 Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, France A conference presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee, supported by the IBA European Regional Forum SESSIONS INCLUDE: Anything goes? Do counsel owe a duty of honesty in relation to their submissions, and (if so) when and to whom? The gathering and taking of evidence: should we seek to level the playing field? Arbitrators without powers? The IBA Guidelines on Party Representation: the right step or a step too far? A debate. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Lawyers in private practice, lawyers in government and public bodies, in-house counsels, SME executives involved in international business activities, and academics. *As per the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. The number of CPD points/hours available may vary for other bar associations and law societies depending on their criteria. HEADLINE SPONSORS Young Practitioners Symposium Thursday 13 February Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, France A symposium co-presented by the IBA Young Arbitration Practitioners (YAP) Subcommittee and the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) and supported by the Comité Français de l Arbitrage 40 The IBA YAP and YIAG will be holding a half-day symposium on the afternoon of 13 February Following a keynote address, the symposium will follow an interactive format providing delegates an opportunity to share news and views on developments in the field of international arbitration under the direction of the symposium Co-Chairs. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Young practitioners under the age of 40 (whether in-house or in private practice) and students who are interested in international arbitration.

2 Programme 17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day Advocates duties in international arbitration. Has the time come for a set of norms? Counsel in international arbitration have until now been subject to a diversity of rules and norms regarding their conduct. The possiblyapplicable laws include those of the counsel s home jurisdiction, those at the arbitral seat and those at the place of the hearing. Does this diversity lead to unfairness? Will a set of common rules be the cure? Who would enforce any common rules? As the IBA has recently adopted its Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration, the 17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day will consider whether and how international standards of conduct can improve the fairness and efficiency of the arbitral procedure. Conference Chair Eduardo Zuleta Gomez-Pinzon Zuleta Abogados, Bogota; Co-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Organising Committee Chair Paul Friedland White & Case, New York; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Mark W Friedman Debevoise & Plimpton, New York Alexis Mourre Castaldi, Mourre & Partners, Paris; Co-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Michael Pryles Independent Arbitrator, Melbourne Anne Veronique Schlaepfer Schellenberg Wittmer, Geneva; Vice- Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Host Committee Co-Chairs Charles Kaplan Orrick, Paris; President, Paris Place d Arbitrage/Paris The Home of International Arbitration Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris; President, Comité Français de l Arbitrage Thursday 13 February Welcome reception Hôtel de Ville de Paris 3 rue Lobau, Paris This reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or when registering online. Friday 14 February Registration Maison de la Mutualité Welcome and opening remarks Christiane Taubira Garde des Sceaux, Minister of Justice, Paris Introduction by Eduardo Zuleta Anything goes? Do counsel owe a duty of honesty in relation to their submissions, and (if so) when and to whom? Is there a duty of honesty in international arbitration? To whom is it owed? Is a counsel s duty not to make false or misleading submissions, assuming it exists, the same for fact submissions and for legal submissions? What can international norms realistically require or authorise counsel to do when confronted by false or misleading submissions (for or against their client)? How to address the tension between the counsel s ethical duties and the confidentiality of counsel-client communications? Session Co-Chairs Cristian Conejero Philippi Yrarrázabal Pulido & Brunner, Santiago Vera van Houtte Independent Arbitrator, Leuven; Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Speakers John Beechey ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris Pierre Mayer Dechert, Paris David W Rivkin Debevoise & Plimpton, New York and London; Vice-President, IBA Albert Jan Van Den Berg Hanotiau & Van Den Berg, Brussels Tea/coffee break Associate social event sponsor Associate conference sponsor Conference refreshment break sponsors Kindly supported by OGEMID

3 Friday continued The gathering and taking of evidence: should we seek to level the playing field? Is it the role of the arbitral tribunal to ensure that all parties play by the same rules with respect to the gathering and production of evidence or testimony? When (if ever) does it become improper or unethical to contact, prepare and coach witnesses? Is there need for more (or any) transparency in the role of counsel in the preparation of witnesses and experts and of witness statements and expert reports? What are the duties of counsel in ensuring that a client addresses the process for the production of documents in a fair and honest manner? What can international norms realistically provide in this regard given the confidentiality of counsel-client communications? Session Co-Chairs David Arias Arias SLP, Madrid; Chair, Conflict of Interest Subcommittee, IBA Arbitration Committee Luca Radicati di Brozolo ARBLIT - Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini, Milan; Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Speakers Louis Degos K&L Gates, Paris Doug Jones AO Clayton Utz, Sydney; Atkin Chambers, London Constantine Partasides Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London Klaus Reichert SC Brick Court Chambers, London; Council Member, IBA Legal Practice Division Lunch Maison de la Mutualité Arbitrators without powers? Do arbitral tribunals have the inherent power to address counsel misconduct? Should they have such a power? Should a party suffer the consequences of its counsel s misconduct? Absent international norms that may be adopted, what remedies are available to arbitrators when faced with counsel misconduct? How can arbitrators determine misconduct without invading counselclient communications? Should (or do) arbitrators have the power to exclude counsel from all or part of the proceedings? If the power is there, when should it be exercised? How can arbitrators do so without effectively inviting a challenge to the award? Session Co-Chairs Robin Oldenstam Mannheimer Swartling, Stockholm Claus von Wobeser Von Wobeser & Sierra, Mexico City Speakers Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel Independent Arbitrator, Bergisch Gladbach Christine Guerrier Thalès, Paris Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler, Geneva Alan Rau University of Texas, Austin, Texas Tea/coffee break The IBA Guidelines on Party Representation: The right step or a step too far? A debate Is there too much soft law already? Are we over-regulating arbitration? Does the risk that parties will exploit the Guidelines to harass their opponents by multiplying disciplinary applications to arbitral tribunals outweigh any benefits from the Guidelines? Is there a risk of parallel disciplinary proceedings before arbitral tribunals and professional bodies? Will the Guidelines help or distract arbitrators from their main task, which is to decide fairly the dispute and render an enforceable award in an efficient manner? Moderator Wendy Miles Wilmer Hale, London Speakers Doak Bishop King & Spalding, Houston, Texas Emmanuel Gaillard Shearman & Sterling, Paris Toby Landau Essex Court Chambers, London Michael E Schneider LALIVE, Geneva 1745 Closing remarks Paul Friedland Exhibitors GLG Global Legal Group

4 Information Date February 2014 Venue Maison de la Mutualité 24 rue Saint-Victor France Tel: +33 (1) Language All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. How to register Register online by 7 February at conf506.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 Judith Hawkes at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive ed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Judith Hawkes at judith.hawkes@int-bar.org. Fees Online registrations received: on or before until 10 January 7 February IBA member Non-member* IBA Young Arbitration Practitioners Group member Young lawyers (under 30 years) Academics/judges (full-time) Public lawyers Corporate counsel Guest fee After 7 February 2014 registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before after 10 January 10 January IBA member Non-member* IBA Young Arbitration Practitioners Group member Young lawyers (under 30 years) Academics/judges (full-time) Public lawyers Corporate counsel Guest fee * By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits: 1) Password access to certain parts of the IBA website. 2) Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight. 3) The member rate for any subsequent conference registrations for this calendar year. If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more and inclusion in and access to our membership directory we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at A reduced rate is offered to lawyers who are over the age of 65, have been an IBA member for more than 20 years and are no longer practising law. Full payment must be received in order to process your registration. Fees include: Attendance at all working sessions Conference materials, including any available speakers papers submitted to the IBA before 5 February. Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website ( approximately seven days prior to the conference Access to mobile delegate search application Lunch on 14 February Tea and coffee during breaks Invitation to Reception on 13 February Please note that registrations are not transferable. Guest fees include: Reception on 13 February A guest must not be a member of the legal profession or seek to use the Conference as a business networking opportunity. Access to working sessions is not permitted for guests. Checks are made to ensure members of the legal profession are not registered as guests, if this is the case, registration will be refused unless the guest registers as a full delegate for the conference. Only registered guests (ie, those paying the guest fee) are eligible to participate in the social programme. List of participants In 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 7 February at the latest. Mobile delegate search application All 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/conf506

5 Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the conference a confirmation will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post. Promotional literature Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship department at the IBA (sponsorship@int-bar.org). Payment of registration fees Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a euro zone bank and converted at the current rate of exchange and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom. 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6 Information continued Hotel accommodation A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Hôtel du Louvre for the nights of February: Hôtel du Louvre Place André Malraux Paris France Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) parishoteldulouvre@hyatt.com The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of buffet breakfast and local taxes: Single occupancy: 270 Double occupancy: 290 To avail of the IBA rate please book your accommodation online at the following link: propertywebsites/hotels/hyatt/paraz/en/group-booking/ parazgint22013.html Cancellation and no-show policy Rooms can be cancelled up until 2 December without penalty. Please note that in the event of any cancellations or no-shows after 3 December, the full cost of the rooms will be charged to the individual guest s credit card given at the time of booking. Reservations made after 2 December 2013 will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate. As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full. 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 (should these differ from the special IBA rate). The IBA cannot accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel. Alternative accommodation If you would like to consider a smaller boutique hotel close to the Conference venue you may wish to contact one of the following: Hotel des Grands Hommes 17 Place du Panthéon Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) reservation@hoteldesgrandshommes.com Hotel Claude Bernard 43 rue des Ecoles Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) hotelclaudebernard@yahoo.fr Hôtel du Pantheon 19 Place du Panthéon Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) reservation@hoteldupantheon.com Villa Panthéon 41 rue des Ecoles Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) pantheon@leshotelsdeparis.com Hôtel California St-Germain 32 rue des Ecoles Tel: +33 (1) Fax: +33 (1) california@sequanahotels.com Disabled access The Maison de la Mutualité and the Hôtel du Louvre are wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Social programme Thursday 13 February Welcome reception Hôtel de Ville de Paris 3 rue Lobau, Paris This reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate your attendance on the conference registration form or on the website. 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).

7 Registration form 17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day Advocates Duties in International Arbitration: Has the time come for a set of norms? February 2014, Maison de la Mutualité, Paris, France Please read the Information section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Judith Hawkes at the address overleaf. Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) IBA membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Guest Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest Special dietary requirements TO OBTAIN A TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW, PLEASE REGISTER BY 7 FEBRUARY ONLINE AT IBA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY 10 JANUARY FOR 590 PLEASE SEE INFORMATION FOR FURTHER ONLINE REGISTRATION DETAILS. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before 10 January after 10 January amount payable IBA member Non-member* IBA Young Arbitration Practitioners Group member Young lawyers (under 30 years) Academics/judges (full-time) Public lawyers Corporate counsel Guest Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest Social function Thursday 13 February Welcome reception Number of tickets (for delegate and registered guests only maximum of 2) TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE A REDUCED RATE IS OFFERED TO LAWYERS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF 65, HAVE BEEN AN IBA MEMBER FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS AND ARE NO LONGER PRACTISING LAW. PLEASE CONTACT THE IBA OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. *JOIN THE IBA TODAY AND REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE AT THE IBA MEMBER RATE. PLEASE FIND THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM AT FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.

8 Payment details I enclose a cheque/bank draft made payable to the IBA for the total amount payable. I have transferred to the IBA bank account the total amount payable and have attached a copy of the bank transfer details. Please charge the total amount due to my (delete as appropriate) Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Other cards are not accepted. Card number Start date Expiry date Name of cardholder Signature Date Where did you first hear about this conference? IBA CONFERENCE OTHER CONFERENCE DIRECT MAIL INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION OTHER Please provide further details, quoting code (if applicable) IBA listings are provided to relevant third parties for marketing purposes. The IBA will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK data privacy laws. If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box If you do not wish to receive IBA information and materials, please tick this box Your details will however be included in the list of participants. Please send the completed form to: International Bar Association Judith Hawkes 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) judith.hawkes@int-bar.org For office use only Payment Banked Processed

9 Young Practitioners Symposium Thursday 13 February As part of its contribution to the development of arbitration best practice, the IBA Arbitration Committee, through its Young Arbitration Practitioners (YAP) Subcommittee, organises symposia for the younger members of the arbitration community in cooperation with young practitioners groups. This event is co-presented by the YAP Subcommittee and the LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG), together with the support of the CFA 40. The Symposium will be hosted by the YAP and YIAG Co-Chairs. The upper age limit for participation is 40. Following the keynote address, the symposium will follow an interactive format providing delegates an opportunity to share news and views on developments in the field of international arbitration under the direction of the symposium Co-Chairs. Delegates will be requested to submit topics for discussion in advance. The cost of the symposium is 50 per person. As there are a limited number of places at this symposium early registration is recommended Registration Welcome and introductions Keynote speech and Q&A The arbitration revolutionaries, the reformists and the reactionaries Alexis Mourre Castaldi & Mourre, Paris; Co-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee Working session A Refreshment break Working session B Concluding remarks Symposium venue Maison de la Mutualité 24 rue Saint-Victor France Tel: +33 (1) Registration for the symposium Register online before 7 February at conferences/conf532.aspx and make payment by credit card. Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted. If you have any queries regarding registration please contact Judith Hawkes on judith.hawkes@int-bar.org Welcome reception Hôtel de Ville de Paris 3 rue Lobau, Paris As part of its 17th Annual Arbitration Day the IBA will be holding a reception at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris. All registered delegates of the Symposium are welcome to attend. Please indicate your attendance when registering online.

10 Save the date 13 February 2014, 9am 2pm THE ALLOCATION OF COSTS IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION Venue: Maison de La Mutualité 24 rue Saint-Victor,, France This ICC conference, on the eve of the 17 th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day, will cover: The impact of applicable provisions and legal traditions Defining reasonability Different standards for commercial and investment arbitration respectively? Cost orders as a case management tool The conference will conclude with a networking lunch from 12:30pm - 2pm. Who should attend Practising lawyers, corporate counsel, arbitrators, mediators, business professionals and academics coming from or doing business globally. For more information & registration Charlotte Strandberg Tel. +33 (0) events@iccwbo.org CLE/MCLE/CPD/CNB credits available International Chamber of Commerce The world business organization

11 LCIA Symposium on International Arbitration Hosted by the LCIA European Users Council Saturday 15 February 2014 Introduction The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) is one of the world s premier international arbitration institutions, renowned not only for its arbitration administration services but also for its conferences and symposia. Symposium format In the long established LCIA tradition, this symposium is designed to be interactive and to provide an opportunity for delegates to share news and views on developments in the field of international commercial arbitration and ADR. Delegates will be contacted before the symposium and invited to submit topics for discussion. On the day, delegates will be encouraged to participate in a free-flowing discussion of the topics submitted and current issues of key interest in the field, under the expert guidance of well-known co-chairs. 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 Registration Welcome Session A: The Tribunal Coffee break Session B: Issues of Jurisdiction Lunch Session C: Practice and Procedure Coffee break Session D: Orders, Awards and Enforcement Closing remarks 1930 Reception followed by dinner Venue The Westin Paris Vendôme 3 rue de Castiglione Paris France Tel: +33 (1) Registration fees On or before 10 January After 10 January IBA/LCIA member Non-member Registration fee includes: Working sessions Lunch Morning and afternoon coffee/tea Symposium documentation Reception and dinner Delegates are welcome to bring a guest to the reception and dinner, for which an additional 140 is payable. There is a limited number of places at this symposium and early registration is therefore recommended. Payment Payment methods are detailed on the registration form. List of participants In 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 7 February at the latest. Accommodation A number of rooms have been reserved at the Westin Paris Vendôme at a rate of 280/ 300 for single/double occupancy including breakfast and taxes. A form for reserving accommodation will accompany our confirmation of your delegate place. CPD/CLE 5 HOURS Solicitors Regulation Authority/Bar Council of England and Wales: This symposium qualifies for 5 hours CPD. Other jurisdictions: The LCIA will be pleased to provide a certificate of attendance which, subject to the exact CPD/CLE requirements, may be used to obtain the equivalent accreditation in other jurisdictions.

12 Registration form LCIA Symposium on International Arbitration Saturday 15 February 2014 The completed form should be ed to or faxed to the LCIA: +44 (0) Personal details (Please write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name IBA/LCIA membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Special dietary requirements Reception and dinner 15 February 2014 I shall be attending the reception and dinner (no additional fee for registered delegates to attend) YES/NO (delete as appropriate) I will be accompanied at the reception and dinner by (additional fee of 140 per guest) Registration fees: Early bird rate Rate after Amount on or before 10 January 10 January payable IBA/LCIA members rate (symposium, reception and dinner) Non-members rate (symposium, reception and dinner) Guest at dinner TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION IF CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED IN WRITING AT THE LCIA OFFICE BY 27 JANUARY 2014, FEES WILL BE REFUNDED LESS A 50 PER CENT ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE. WE REGRET NO REFUNDS CAN BE MADE AFTER THIS DATE. Payment of registration fees BANK TRANSFER Account Name: London Court of International Arbitration Bank: HSBC, Fleet Street Branch IBAN Account No: GB48MIDL Fleet Street, LONDON, EC4A 2DY Account No: Swift Code: MIDLGB2107P Sort Code: Please send a copy of the transaction details with your registration form. Please instruct your bank to make the transfer free of charges to LCIA and to quote your name and Paris Symposium CREDIT CARD Visa MasterCard Card number Expiry date CVV* Name of cardholder Cardholder s statement address Signature *A CARD VERIFICATION VALUE (CVV) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. IF PREFERRED, PLEASE YOUR CARD VERIFICATION NUMBER SEPARATELY TO conferences@lcia.org WHEN REGISTERING (nb: WE DO NOT STORE THIS NUMBER) Please send the completed form to: Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) conferences@lcia.org

13 International Bar Association the global voice of the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of more than 50,000 individual legal professionals and 205 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents and has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA s world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and networkbuilding opportunities for international legal practitioners, senior business professionals, regulators and government officials. Arbitration Committee The Arbitration Committee focuses on laws, practice and procedures relating to the arbitration of transnational disputes. Through its publications and conferences, the committee seeks to share information about international arbitration and promote its use and improve its effectiveness. The committee has four subcommittees, namely Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards, Investment Treaty Arbitration, Conflicts of Interest, and Rules of Evidence. The committee also has established two task forces: the Task Force on Attorney Ethics in Arbitration; and the Task Force on Arbitration Agreements. The committee publishes a newsletter which is issued twice a year. The newsletter is packed with articles from practitioners worldwide. The committee s publications include the IBA Guidelines Advert on Conflicts of Interest in International space Arbitration and the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration. Committee members also receive the IBA s Dispute Resolution International journal which is issued twice a year. The committee has more than 2,300 members from over 90 countries. Young Arbitration Practitioners ( YAP ) Subcommittee Following the success of recent symposia hosted by the Arbitration Committee aimed at young practitioners coinciding with the annual IBA conference in Dublin and the Arbitration Day Conferences in Stockholm and Bogota, this initiative reflects the Arbitration Committee s aim of engaging more actively with the younger members of the arbitration community. It is inspired by the success enjoyed by the IBA s Young Lawyers Committee established in 2004 which has enabled young lawyers to join the association and become active and engaged in its various committees, groups and initiatives. The YAP Subcommittee will leverage the wide reach of the Arbitration Committee s membership to provide a platform for the younger members of the global arbitration community to meet, exchange ideas and learn from peers and more experienced practitioners. The YAP Subcommittee will become one of the permanent subcommittees of the Arbitration Committee. In addition to organising symposia to coincide with the annual IBA and Arbitration Day conferences, the YAP subcommittee will enjoy a broad mandate to organise other standalone events and training seminars, establish task forces dealing with issues of specific interest to young practitioners, and to educate practitioners on the use of the IBA s rules and guidelines. European Regional Forum overview The European Regional Forum has been developing and strengthening the existence of the IBA within the whole of Europe by promoting the goals of the IBA to members, non-members and others, disseminating professional know-how, and assisting the committees and other constituencies of the IBA to increase their presence in the different sub-regions of Europe, including parts of North Africa and the Middle East. The goals of the forum include addressing current and long-term needs of professional organisations and individual members within the geographical reach of the Forum, as well as increasing membership and participation in the IBA and integrating them within the organisation. The Forum will also facilitate cross-border activity between lawyers and bars in different European countries. The Forum has a particular focus on cross-disciplinary activities. The forum seeks to facilitate relevant networking and information/experience sharing opportunities and encompasses the social and collegial interests of both members and potential members with other regional fora, the Corporate Counsel Forum and the Young Lawyers Committee and all LPD committees in general. At present the forum has 7,700 members and its numbers continue to increase as it becomes one of the most integrated and dynamic fora of the IBA. Contact information International Bar Association 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org