CIArb's International ADR Conference: ADR - the International Dimension
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh | 15 November 2012 - 15 November 2012
This event has now taken place.
In this section you will find informaiton on the Conference programme, speakers, venue, hotel accommodation, tickets, and how to book online.
The Conference theme is ADR and the programme brings together a wide range of interesting topics presented by leading practitioners in the field of ADR from across the world.
Programme
(subject to change)
| Topic | Speakers | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 08.30 - 09.00 | |
| Welcome and Logistics | Len Bunton FCIArb, Joint Conference Director, CIArb Scottish Branch Past Chairman | 09.00 - 09.10 |
| Morning Session | ||
| Opening the Conference | John Hunter MCIArb, CIArb Scottish Branch Chairman | 09.10 - 09.20 |
| Morning Session Chairman - Introduces Programme | Brandon Nolan MCIArb, CIArb Scottish Branch, Branch Past Chairman | 09.20 - 09.25 |
| Key Note Speaker The Courts and the Arbitration [Scotland] Act 2010 | The Hon Lord Glennie. Senator of the College of Justice | 09.25 - 10.00 |
| The Arbitration [Scotland] Act 2010 in an international context | Hew R Dundas FICArb, Past President CIArb | 10.00 - 10.45 |
| Break | 10.40 - 11.15 | |
| Trends in International Arbitration | Professor Philip Capper FCIArb | 11.15 - 12.00 |
| QA | 12.00 - 12.15 | |
| Lunch | 12.15 - 13.30 | |
| Afternoon Session | ||
| Afternoon Session Chairman - Introduces the Programme | Ian Trushell FCIArb, Joint Conference Director, CIArb Scottish Branch, Past Chairman | 13.30 - 13.40 |
| The Relevance of CIArb in the Arbitration World | Jeffrey Elkinson FCIArb , The President, CIArb | 13.40 - 14.00 |
| Expert Determination: a Comparison with Arbitration in Scotland, England and Wales, and other European Jurisdictions | A discussion session chaired by Wolf Von Kumberg FCIArb, with Clive Freedman FCIArb, Shawn Conway FCIArb, and Brandon Malone MCIArb | 14.00 - 14.45 |
| Break | 14.45 - 15.15 | |
| Optional Sessions | ||
| The ICC Arbitration Rules 2011 | Ronnie King, Partner, Ashursts LLP | 15.15 - 15.45 |
| Adjudication - The UK and the Australian Experience | TBC, John Wakefield FCIArb, Australian Branch, Janey Milligan FCIArb, CDR | 15.15 - 15.45 |
| Procedural Issues - problems for the parties (a) issues for the parties not for the Tribunal - the Tribunal need simply decide them one way or another; or (b) matters which could lead the Tribunal to a serious irregularity | David Brynmor Thomas MCIArb, 39 Essex Street | 15.45 - 16.30 |
| Dispute Boards in major projects - Olympic medal winner or expensive fashion accessory? Examining the track of Dispute Boards in avoiding and resolving disputes in major international and domestic construction projects | TBC | 15.45 - 16.30 |
| Mediation - the Public and Private Sectors - the Scottish Experience and the European Experience | John Sturrock QC MCIArb | 16.30 - 17.15 |
| Vote of thanks and Conference close | John Hunter MCIArb, Scottish Branch Chairman | 17.15 |
CPD Points
4 CPD points will be awarded at the Conference.
Conference Venue
Radisson Blu Hotel, located on the Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Conference Tickets
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Conference Only | £120 (inc. VAT) |
| Combined Conference & Dinner | £220 (inc. VAT) |
Dinner Tickets
For further information on the Conference Dinner and to book please visit the separate web page.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Dinner Place (1 person) | £100 (inc. VAT) |
| Dinner table of ten | £1000 (inc. VAT) |
Hotel Accommodation
Special conference rates have been negotiated with the Radisson Blu Hotel. Delegates will be able to book accommodation directly with the Conference Hotel for the evening prior to the day of the Conference and on the evening of the Conference. Please quote the following code: ARB121112.
Reservations office - 0131 473 6590
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Saturday - 9 to 5pm
Sunday - Closed
To Book
To book on to the Conference please contact Helen Chowaniec.
Further Information
For further information on the Dinner please contact the Joint Conference Chair Len Bunton
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