Is 2026 a turning point for arbitration in Greece? Join us for two debates examining the promise and challenges of the new 2026 ICC Rules and the new Greek ADR Code.

Debate 1: “The inclusion of early determination provisions in the 2026 ICC Rules will make arbitration more efficient.”
Will this provision encourage more decisive case management, or will applications for early determination create additional procedural disputes? Speakers will explore the balance between efficiency, cost and the right to present one’s case.

Debate 2: “The introduction of an express provision enabling arbitral tribunals to seek preliminary rulings from the CJEU through the assistance of national courts under the new Greek ADR Code was a necessary reform.”

Does this provision resolve the uncertainty arising from Greek Council of State Decisions No. 246-253/2022, or introduce new procedural complexities at the intersection of arbitration and the EU judicial system? Speakers will debate whether the reform provides a clear and workable route to preliminary references, or leaves unresolved questions concerning procedural coordination and compatibility with EU law.

The programme will also include a keynote speech by Dr. Antonios Tsavdaridis on the new Greek ADR Code, drawing on his experience as a member of the legislative committee that drafted it.

The event is open to all those interested in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, particularly young practitioners looking to engage with the latest reforms and exchange views with peers.