IBA Arb40 Workshop: Arbitrator Challenges and Conflicts of Interest
The IBA Arb40 Workshop: Arbitrator Challenges and Conflicts of Interest is an event organized by the International Bar Association (IBA) Arb40 Subcommittee, dedicated to addressing critical issues in international arbitration. This workshop focuses on the challenges and conflicts of interest that arbitrators may encounter, providing a platform for in-depth discussion and analysis.
Key topics covered include the evolving landscape of arbitrators' conflicts of interest, disclosure requirements, and the impact of recent guidelines and codes of conduct on arbitration practices. Sessions are designed to offer practical insights into managing and mitigating potential conflicts, ensuring the integrity and impartiality of arbitration proceedings.
The workshop features interactive sessions led by experienced arbitration practitioners, offering attendees opportunities for networking and professional development. Notable speakers include experts from various jurisdictions, sharing their perspectives and experiences on the subject matter.
This event is particularly beneficial for young arbitration practitioners under the age of 40, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of current challenges in the field and equipping them with the tools to navigate complex conflict-of-interest scenarios effectively.
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Speakers(4)
Andre Abbud
Partner at BMA Advogados
Andre Abbud holds a PhD and Master of Laws from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an LLM from Harvard Law School. He is a Professor at FGV Direito SP, Co-chair of the IBA Arb40, and Vice-President of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr). He is a Partner at BMA Advogados.
Hamid Abdulkareem
Partner at Aluko & Oyebode
Hamid Abdulkareem is a Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration Practice of Aluko & Oyebode, one of Nigeria's preeminent commercial law firms. He is an alumnus of the University of Ilorin and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Hamid is an experienced litigator and arbitration counsel, regularly instructed in high-value disputes arising in Nigeria's energy sector. His experience includes arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL Rules. Hamid also sits as an arbitrator and has previously worked (on secondment) at Stephenson Harwood LLP, London. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Steering Committee of the IBA’s Arb40 Subcommittee.
Noradèle Radjai
Partner at LALIVE
Noradèle Radjai is a Partner at LALIVE in Geneva and a member of the international arbitration team, specializing in commercial and investment arbitration in the energy (in particular oil and gas), telecommunications, and construction sectors. She also advises clients from the Middle East or in relation to contracts or projects in the Middle East. Ms. Radjai has acted as counsel and arbitrator in various international arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional (under the ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICSID, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, and Swiss Rules), including disputes arising from share sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, and large projects, governed by a variety of procedural and substantive laws including English law, Swiss law, and Cypriot law.
Wonyoung (Karyn) Yoo
Event Details
- Date
- September 22, 2019
- Location
- 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea
- Audience
- Young arbitration practitioners under the age of 40