Clash of Legal Perspectives: Views on the law governing arbitration agreements in the UK and France
Join us in London for this joint ICC DRS and ICC United Kingdom event on the occasion of the 26th IBA Annual Arbitration Day.
The panel will explore the legal principles governing arbitration agreements, focusing on the contrasting approaches taken by the UK Supreme Court and the French Cour de Cassation in Kabab-Ji v. Kout Food. The discussion will analyse how each court determined the applicable law and the broader implications of these rulings for the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements. By examining these differing perspectives, the panel will provide insights into the challenges of legal certainty in international arbitration and the practical consequences for parties navigating cross-border disputes.
Venue: Ashurst, London Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London E1 6PW
Sophia Zaia, Executive Assistant, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Dispute Resolution Services, Europe: sophia.zaia@iccwbo.org
14:00-14:30 Registration and coffee
14:30-14:40 Opening remarks
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Matthew Saunders, Partner, Ashurst, London
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Brendan Vickers, Policy Director, ICC United Kingdom
14:40-15:40 Roundtable discussion
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Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
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Carole Malinvaud, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris
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Swee Yen Koh, Partner, WongPartnership LLP, Singapore
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Guy Pendell, Chair, ICC United Kingdom Arbitration and ADR Committee; Head of International Arbitration, CMS, London
Moderated by:
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Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, London
15:40-15:55 Q&A
15:55-16:00 Closing remarks
- Emma Johnson, Partner, Ashurst LLP, London
16:00-17:00 Networking
