This is a webcast of the live New York session.Why you should attend
If your company or client has a dispute arising out of a contract with a foreign party, international arbitration represents the best method of resolving that dispute in a neutral forum and enforcing any subsequent award. However, the resolution of international business disputes through arbitration raises issues that are simply not present in the litigation context. In many ways, arbitration offers more choices than litigation. What is the appropriate place of arbitration? Under which rules should you arbitrate? How many arbitrators should you have? Which arbitrator should you choose? How can you make the proceeding more efficient? This program will address these and other critical issues and give you the information you need to successfully navigate the international arbitration process. Join our exceptional faculty of experienced practitioners for instruction on the most current and important topics in this fast-growing field. If you handle any aspects of international arbitration or mediation for your clients or company, you will not want to miss this conference.
What you will learn
- Using U.S. courts in aid of international arbitration
- The international arbitrator’s point of view
- Emerging venues: Brazil, Japan, Spain and Egypt
- Industry roundtable: expert practitioners and arbitrators discuss the newest developments in the field
- Practical tips for winning your cases
Who should attend
This program is designed for private practitioners, in-house counsel, and other professionals who are involved in the arbitration of international disputes.
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Cancellations
All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.
All times are E.D.T.
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
9:00 Introduction and Using U.S. Courts in Aid of International Arbitration
- Interim relief
- Enforcement of arbitral subpoenas
- Section 1782
- Anti-suit injunctions
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
- Sanctions for frivolous challenges to arbitration awards
Catherine Amirfar, John Fellas, Professor Franco Ferrari, David M. Lindsey, Joseph E. Neuhaus
10:30 Networking Break
10:45 Arbitration Around the World
David Arias, Karim Hafez, Naoki Iguchi, Luciano Benetti Timm
12:15 Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Gerald Aksen, Independent Arbitrator, New York City
Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1:30 Drafting Arbitration Clauses
- Mistakes to avoid
- Multi-tiered clauses
- Importance of the place of arbitration
John Fellas, Louis Flannery, Martin F. Gusy
2:30 Advocacy in International Arbitration
- Presenting the most effective case
- Critical mistakes to avoid
- Being an effective advocate at every stage of a proceeding, from preparing submissions to examination and argument at hearings
Oliver J. Armas, Claudia T. Salomon, Tim Taylor QC, Gerold Zeiler
4:00 Networking Break
4:15 Practical Tips from Leading Arbitrators
- Selecting the right arbitrator
- Arbitrator pet peeves
- The deliberation process
Barry H. Garfinkel, Hilary Heilbron QC, John A.M. Judge, Caline Mouawad, Elliot Polebaum
5:30 Adjourn
Cocktail Reception
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