Dispute Avoidance Boards (DABs) have become a key mechanism for preventing disputes and preserving contractual relationships in large-scale infrastructure projects across Latin America. This event explores how DABs are implemented in practice, their interaction with arbitration and litigation, and the lessons learned from real projects in the region. 

This ICC YAAF event brings together practitioners from Latin America to discuss the practical implementation of Dispute Avoidance Boards (DABs) in infrastructure and PPP projects, moving beyond theory to focus on what works in practice — and what does not — in the region.

Our panels will discuss:

• Case experiences from public works and PPP projects, identifying success factors, common challenges, and the need to adapt DAB structures to institutional, regulatory and cultural realities in Latin America.
• The relationship between DABs, arbitration and litigation, analysing whether these mechanisms operate in competition or in a complementary manner, and how DABs can serve as an effective preventive tool to reduce costs, delays and the escalation of disputes.

Special attention will be given to FIDIC-based contracts and locally adapted contractual models, highlighting emerging regional trends and practical drafting considerations.