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17 / 18 MARCH 2017

FACULTY OF LAW / 10 WEST ROAD CAMBRIDGE CB3 9DZ

The 4th annual Cambridge Arbitration Day organised by the Cambridge University Graduate Law Society is an endeavour to bring together scholars, practitioners and students for a discussion on recent developments in the field of international arbitration.

The event will be preceded by the Young Practitioners’ Event organised with ICC Young Arbitrators Forum on 17 March 2017, aimed at encouraging young practitioners to exchange professional experience and network with a view to strengthen links within the young arbitration community.

The CAD / 2017 events will bring together distinguished lawyers, arbitrators and academics, who are among the leading authorities in international arbitration, creating a unique opportunity for students and other attendees to share experiences and gain insight into some of the most significant and dynamic issues in the field.

In order to achieve its educational purpose, participation at the Conference is free of charge for those attending.

Young Practitioners' Event
Cambridge Arbitration Day

17 MARCH 2017 / YOUNG PRACTITIONERS’ EVENT organised with ICC YAF

15:30 / 16:00 REGISTRATION

16:00 / 17:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: Clash Between the Common Law and Civil Law Approach in International Arbitration

MODERATOR: Ania Farren / Partner Berwin Leighton Paisner

ROLE OF THE COUNSEL / Timothy Foden / Of Counsel Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

DISCOVERY & DOCUMENT PRODUCTION / Saadia Bhatty / Associate Clyde & Co

DIFFERENCES IN ADVOCACY & PLEADING / Alexis Martinez / Partner Squire Patton Boggs

THE INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COURTS & ARBITRATION / Ruth Byrne / Partner King & Spalding

17:45 / 18:00 CLOSING REMARKS

18:00 / 20:00 DRINKS RECEPTION

18 MARCH 2017 / CAMBRIDGE ARBITRATION DAY

WINDS OF CHANGE: RETHINKING THE FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

09:00 / 09:45 REGISTRATION & WELCOME REFRESHMENTS

10:00 / 10:15 WELCOME ADDRESS: Prof. Richard Fentiman / Professor Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge

10:15 / 10:45 KEYNOTE SPEECH: Yves Derains / Partner Derains & Gharavi

10:45 / 11:00 COFFEE BREAK

11:00 / 12:30 PANEL I | COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION: WHERE IS IT HEADED?

MODERATOR: Prof. Dr Loukas Mistelis / Professor Queen Mary University of London

THE ETHICS OF COUNSEL IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: IS THERE A NEED FOR REGULATION? / Duncan Speller / Partner WilmerHale

THE INCREASING USE OF DUE PROCESS AS A SWORD, NOT A SHIELD / Richard Smith / Partner Allen & Overy

THIRD PARTIES IN COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION / Marco De Sousa / Associate Herbert Smith Freehills

EMERGENCE OF EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS & ANALYSIS OF THEIR INNOVATIVE FEATURES / Roland Ziadé / Partner Linklaters

12:30 / 14:00 LUNCH sponsored by CLIFFORD CHANCE

14:00 / 15:30 PANEL II | DEFENDING INVESTMENT ARBITRATION: A LOST BATTLE?

MODERATOR: Wendy Miles, QC / Partner Debevoise & Plimpton

STRONGER PRE-CONDITIONS TO ARBITRATION – RECENT TRENDS IN TREATY DRAFTING / Giorgio Francesco Mandelli / Partner Volterra Fietta

INTERACTION BETWEEN INVESTMENT ARBITRATION, HUMAN RIGHTS & TRADE LAW / Mark McNeill / Partner Shearman & Sterling

CURRENT CHALLENGES TO ENFORCING INVESTMENT ARBITRATION AWARDS / Lucy Martinez / Counsel Three Crowns

THE SHIFT TO AN INVESTMENT COURT AND AN APPEALS MECHANISM / Patricio Grané Labat / Partner Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

15:30 / 16:00 COFFEE BREAK

16:00 / 17:30 PANEL III | DEBATE: INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT ARBITRATION – A WELCOME REFORM?

MODERATOR: Prof. Dr Maxi Scherer / Special Counsel WilmerHale, Professor Queen Mary University of London

FOR THE MOTION (Commercial Arbitration) / Gabriele Ruscalla / Counsel ICC International Court of Arbitration

FOR THE MOTION (Investment Arbitration) / Samantha Rowe / Associate Debevoise & Plimpton

AGAINST THE MOTION (Commercial Arbitration) / Arif Ali / Partner Dechert

AGAINST THE MOTION (Investment Arbitration) / Richard Power / Partner Clyde & Co

17:30 / 20:00 DRINKS RECEPTION sponsored by CLIFFORD CHANCE

LOCATION /

YP EVENT / FACULTY OF LAW (ROOM LG 19)

CAD 2017 / FACULTY OF LAW (ROOM LG 19)

10 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DZ, UK

+44 1223 330033

Cambridge University Graduate Law Society & Dechert LLP invite students to participate in the CAD/2017 Essay Competition:

WHAT PROCESS IS DUE TO PARTIES IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Please see the CAD17 Essay Competition brochure for more details.

Who Can Register for the Event?

CAD/2017 events are open for registration to both graduate and undergraduate law students, professionals and practitioners interested in arbitration and settlement of international disputes.

Where are You Located?

Both the Young Practitioners’ Event and the Cambridge Arbitration Day Conference will take place at the premises of the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, 10 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ.

Is Registration Free of Charge?

Yes. In order to foster the educational purpose of the events, participation at CAD/2017 is completely free of charge for all attendees. However, we would kindly ask that any cancellations/changes in participation are communicated in timely manner as refreshments and catering arrangements will be made pursuant to number of registered participants.

How Long is the Event?

CAD/2017 will take place on 17 and 18 March 2017. Young Practitioners’ Event will take place on 17 March 2017 between 16h and 18h (with an accompanying reception afterwards). CAD/2017 Conference will begin with registration of the participants at 9h on 18 March 2017 and is scheduled to close on 17:30h on the same day (with a drinks reception from 17:45h to 20:00h)