ICC YAAF: Key Trends for Japanese Parties in Energy Arbitration

18:00 (GMT+09:00)
21:00 (GMT+09:00)
Classroom27th Floor TOKYO TORCH Tokiwabashi Tower, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho, Tokyo, Japan
English, Japanese

Join us for an engaging exploration of how global energy shifts are reshaping arbitration involving Japanese companies, offering practical and accessible insights for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of international energy disputes.

Energy markets are undergoing rapid and profound transformation, and Japanese companies—long among the world’s most significant energy importers and investors—are increasingly finding themselves at the center of complex international disputes. This session explores the latest trends in energy arbitration involving Japanese parties, offering insights that are valuable not only for young arbitration practitioners but also for in‑house counsel, academics, and anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of global energy contracts.

Venue:

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho
27th Floor TOKYO TORCH Tokiwabashi Tower
2-6-4 Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0004
Japan

Kentaro Minato

Partner, Atsumi & Sakai

+81 3 5412 5412

kentaro.minato@aplaw.jp

Morgane Guyonnet

Associate, Freshfields

+81 2 3584 8539

morgane.guyonnet@freshfields.com

18:00-18:10

Registration

18:10-18:15

Keynote speech

  • Ben Jolley, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Tokyo

18:15-19:15

Panel discussion on energy arbitration

Speakers:

  • Michael McErlaine, Of counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Tokyo
  • Daniel Jarrett, Partner, Atsumi & Sakai, Tokyo
  • John Ribeiro, Senior Legal Counsel, INPEX Corporation

Moderator:

  • Morgane Guyonnet, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia, Associate, Freshfields, Tokyo

19:15-20:00

Networking reception kindly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect, and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network, and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.

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Morgane Guyonnet
Associate, Freshfields
ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia
Tokyo, Japan
Daniel Jarrett
Partner, Atsumi & Sakai
Tokyo, Japan
Ben Jolley
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Tokyo, Japan
Michael McErlaine
Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Tokyo, Japan
Organisers
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