08.30-09.00

Welcome Coffee

09.00-09.15

Welcome address and introduction. Complex arbitration: setting the stage

Different circumstances can make arbitral proceedings complex: the presence of multiple parties, changes in the number of parties during the proceedings, the involvement of multiple contracts in the dispute, or parallel proceedings, just to name a few. This introduction outlines the types of situations likely to make arbitration complex and explain why they may raise issues of jurisdiction and procedure.

09.15-10.10

Jurisdiction ratione personae and ratione materiae in a complex setting: a general overview

Having distinguished, first, jurisdiction and admissibility, this session provides a general overview of the situations where jurisdiction (rationae materiae and personae) can be discussed because of the complex character of the arbitration: multiple parties, changing parties, multiples contracts, group of companies, etc.  

It examines the different theories applied in this context, the interplay between the law of the seat and the law governing the contract, as well as the respective relevance of the terms of the contracts, of their negotiation, conclusion and performance. It also analyses the ICC practices, especially with respect to the prima facie examination on jurisdiction. 

10.10-10.30

Focus on jurisdiction over non-contractual claims or claims under a related contract with no arbitration clause  

This session addresses issues of jurisdiction ratione materiae, focusing on claims arising from related contracts without arbitration clauses or from non-contractual claims. It examines how the scope of the arbitration clause contained in a contract might be interpreted and to which extent it can cover such disputes. The role of the applicable law in answering these questions is also examined. 

10.30-11.00

Q&A

11.00-11.15

Presentation of the facts of the Mock Case 

11.15-11.45

Coffee break

11.45-13.15

Case scenarios

13.15-14.30

Lunch

14.30-15.15

In-Depth analysis of two classic fields for complex arbitration

• Corporate disputes

This session focuses on disputes arising from corporate life, which may give rise to complex arbitrations. This complexity stems from the multiplicity of actors involved, as well as from the evolution of these entities (in cases of demerger or merger, for example). The impact of the presence of a group of companies also raises recurring questions on the scope rationae personae of a clause contained in a contract signed by a member of the group.

• Horizontal and vertical chains of contracts 

This presentation specifically examines horizontal and vertical chains of contracts in order to determine how the existence of such a chain may interplay with arbitral agreement(s). 

15.15-15.45

How to anticipate disputes on jurisdiction? 

In light of the various types of situations discussed throughout the day as potentially giving rise to jurisdictional challenges, this session takes a practical look at how such difficulties can be anticipated. It focuses on the drafting of arbitration clauses, the possible – and sometimes necessary – coordination between clauses found in different but related contracts, and the importance for parties (including corporate entities in group of companies) to pay close attention to their conduct throughout the life of their contracts.

15.45-16.00

Q&A

16.00-16.30

Coffee break

16.30-17.30

Case scenarios

17.30-17.40

Concluding remarks

18.00-21.00

Welcome cocktail

BENEFITS

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Exclusive gala dinner Sponsor OR exclusive cocktail reception Sponsor OR exclusive event App Sponsor (as available)

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Sponsor a lunch (will be co-sponsored as available)

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Participants list available in priority

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Company video to be played during coffee breaks (including subtitles)*

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Opportunity to provide lanyards OR delegate bags OR notebooks & pens OR water bottles (as available)**

Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)

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Exhibition space + exhibitor pass (Table may be shared depending on availability)

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Complimentary registrations

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30% discount on ICC e-publications

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