ICC YAAF: The Effectiveness of International Arbitration in Corporate Disputes

09:00 (GMT+01:00)
13:45 (GMT+01:00)
HybridOnline & In Person K-Hotel - Douala
French

Join us for an insightful discussion on how international arbitration contributes to the effective resolution of corporate disputes, focusing on practical techniques, strategic decision-making, and key procedural elements that influence outcomes.

Objective

International arbitration continues to play a central role in resolving complex corporate disputes, offering neutrality, enforceability, and procedural adaptability for cross‑border transactions. Yet young practitioners navigating corporate disputes often face uncertainty in understanding how strategic decisions from clause drafting to procedural structuring shape the outcome of an arbitration. This conference offers a practical exploration of how effective, well‑designed strategies strengthen dispute resolution in corporate contexts.

Through a practitioner‑focused discussion, the session will examine key elements of international arbitration strategy, including case framing, tribunal selection, multi‑party and multi‑contract considerations, evidentiary management, and the handling of corporate‑specific issues such as valuation claims, warranty disputes, and post‑closing obligations. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic choices at each stage of the arbitration process can enhance procedural efficiency and support successful outcomes.

Beyond the substantive discussion, this ICC YAAF event offers an opportunity for young and mid-level practitioners to exchange perspectives, build professional networks, and broaden their exposure to international arbitration practice. The session encourages practical engagement and peer learning across jurisdictions.

Who should attend? 

  • Legal practitioners
  • Arbitration and ADR professionals
  • Corporate counsels
  • Judiciary officials
  • Business executives and industry stakeholders
  • University and law school students interested in dispute resolution and international arbitration

Contacts :

 

Free of charge; however, prior registration is required. 

Language: French
 

In-Person Attendance

Time - In-Person Attendance: 09.00-13:45 (WAT)

Please note that the conference will begin promptly at 9:30 am.

Venue: K-Hotel

Address : 729, rue Christian Tobie Kuoh, Douala T +237 2 33 50 74 00

 

Online Attendance

Time: 08.30-12.45 (GMT) | 09.30-13.45 (WAT/CET) | 10.30-14.45(CAT) | 11.30-15:45 (EAT)

The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

09:00-09:30 Welcome of Participants and Registration
09:30-09:40

Welcome Address and Introduction to ICC YAAF

  • Aminatou Akobé, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Associate,Trialys Law Firm, Brussels
09:40-09:50

Opening Speech

  • Pr Henri Désiré Modi Koko, President, Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Cameroon, Douala
09:50-11:10

Panel I - Overview of Corporate transactions: Key issues and Trends

  • Moderator - Jackson Françis Ngnie Kamga, Managing Partner, Ngnie Kamga and Partners, Douala 
  • Mamadou Coulibaly, Managing Partner, Satis and Partners, Bamako 
  • Annie Christelle Jounko, Associate, Jing and Partners, Douala 
  • Léon Patrice Sarr, Managing Partner, LPS Lawyers, Dakar 
11:10-11:25

Q & A Session

11:25-11:45

Coffee Break

11:45-13:15

Panel II - International Arbitration as a tool for resolving Corporate Disputes

  • Moderator: Augustine Pauliane Boum, Partner, APB Law Firm, Douala 
  • Martial Akakpo, Managing Partner, Martial Akakpo & Associés, Lomé 
  • Dr Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo, Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Partner, HBE Avocats, Yaoundé and Paris 
  • Dr Evelyne Memphil Ndi, Vice-Chair, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR; Managing Partner, Memphil Avocats, Yaoundé and Paris 
  • Dr Achille Ngwanza, Managing Partner, Jus Africa, Paris 
13:15-13:30 Q & A Session
13:30-13:45

Closing Remarks

  • Gaëlle Ngue, Managing Partner, Ngue &Associés, Douala and Montréal

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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Akakpo
Martial Akakpo
Managing Partner, Martial Akakpo & Associés
Lomé, Togo
Akobe
Aminatou Akobe
ICC YAAF Representative for Africa; Associate, Trialys Law Firm
Brussels, Belgium
Bebohi Ebongo
Dr. Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo
Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
Partner, HBE Avocats
Paris, France
Boum
Augustine Pauliane Boum
Partner, APB Law Firm
Douala, Cameroon
Coulibaly
Mamadou Coulibaly
Managing Partner, Satis and Partners
Bamako, Mali
Jounko
Annie Christelle Jounko
Associate, Jing and Partners
Douala, Cameroon
Pr Henri Désiré Modi Koko
President, Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Cameroon
Douala, Cameroon
Memphil Ndi
Dr. Evelyne Memphil Ndi
Vice-Chair, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Managing Partner, Memphil Avocats
Yaoundé, Cameroon
 Ngnie Kamga
Jackson Françis Ngnie Kamga
Managing Partner, Ngnie Kamga and Partners
Douala, Cameroon
Ngue
Gaëlle Ngue
Managing Partner, Ngue & Associés
Douala , Cameroon
Ngwanza
Dr. Achille Ngwanza
Managing Partner, Jus Africa
Paris, France
Sarr
Léon Patrice Sarr
Managing Partner, LPS Lawyers
Dakar, Senegal
Organisers
Organiser Partner
Sponsorship
Price
Free of charge