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Kyiv Arbitration Days:

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September 13, 2019 | Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv

Welcome to the global event in international arbitration. Don't miss out - register for your seats

Your pass includes access to all conference general sessions, networking events, lunch and conference materials.

We provide content and opportunities for every kind of arbitration practitioners

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Conference program

We work hard to make program interesting and exciting

Hot topics

The conference highlights the topics of the increased interest in the industry. We concentrate on issues that are really important.

Arbitration trends

The arbitration industry seems to be rapidly changing. The conference will cover current industry trends and help you navigate today’s complex world of arbitration.

Industry experts

Conference brings together world-renowned experts in the field who will share their deeper understanding of issues affecting the industry today.

9:00 – 9:10

Welcome addresses

Speaker:
Irina Nazarova, Managing Partner at ENGARDE Attorneys at Law

9:10 – 9:40

Special presentation: Diversity in arbitration – still a myth or reality?

Speaker:
Dr. Alice Fremuth-Wolf, Secretary General of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (Austria)

Discussed topic:
Diversity in arbitration – still a myth or reality?

9:40 – 11:05

Session 1: Prague Rules

Moderator:
Denis Lysenko, Managing Partner at AEQUO (Ukraine)

Speakers:
1. Thomas Williams, Partner at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners (Qatar)
2. Daniel Greineder, Partner at Peter & Partners (Switzerland)
3. James Castello, Partner at King & Spalding (France)

Topics for discussion:
1. What are they?
2. What is different?
3. General recognition or much ado about nothing?

11:35 – 13:00

Session 2: Mediation in International Disputes

Moderator:
1. Natalia Petrik, Legal Counsel at SCC Arbitration Institute (Sweden)

Speakers:
1. Sharon Ong, Policy Advisory Director at Ministry of Law Singapore (Singapore)
2. Heidi Merikalla-Teir, Managing Partner at Merilampi and former Secretary General of the Finnish Arbitration Institute (Finland)
3. Alexander Scard, Senior Associate at Kennedys (United Kingdom)

Topics for discussion:
1. What works and what does not?
2. Faster, cheaper, better?
3. And what about enforcement?

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

Lunch will be served in Pre-Function Room

14:00 – 14:30

Special presentation: Naftogaz's experience in Arbitration

Speaker:
Andriy Kobolyev, CEO at Naftogaz (Ukraine)

Discussed topic:
Naftogaz's experience in Arbitration

15:00 – 16:25

Session 3: Cyber Security

Moderator:
1. Ziva Filipic, Managing Counsel at ICC Court of Arbitration (France)

Speakers:
1. Nikolaus Pitkowitz, Partner at Graf & Pitkowitz (Austria)
2. Veronika Korom, Assistant Professor in ESSEC Business School, Assistant Professor in ``International Business Law and Arbitration`` (France)
3. Hendrik Puschmann, Partner at Farrer & Co (UK)

Topics for discussion:
1. Will the technological arms race to meet the challenge?
2. Hacked evidence. Now what?
3. Viruses, manipulations, fakes and other hazards.

16:55 – 18:20

Session 4: Ethics in Investment Arbitration

Moderator:
1. Arne Fuchs, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery (Germany)

Speakers:
1. Kristen Young, Partner at White & Case (USA)
2. Jennifer Younan, Partner at Shearman & Sterling (France)
3. Laura Hardin, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations (USA)

Topics for discussion:
1. Violation by the arbitrator (disclosure and non-disclosure of information)
2. Violations by a lawyer (sanctions for violation of court costs)
3. Violations by other participants (witnesses, experts, institutions, clients)

20:00 – 01:00

Kyiv Arbitration Night

``Kyiv Arbitration Night`` is the highlight of the conference. A perfect opportunity to meet with arbitration practitioners in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Nice music, national cuisine and signature drinks won’t let you feel bored.

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