Modern Solutions for a Sustainable Future
This webinar will improve your understanding of dispute/conflict avoidance boards' role in fostering efficient dispute resolution.
Experts will discuss the use of dispute boards in legal, business sector and cultural contexts.
The speakers will discuss how dispute boards contribute to avoiding, managing, and resolving a variety of project related disputes efficiently and equitably, ensuring long-term project success and stability.
Attendees will gain insight into the evolution of dispute boards and conflict avoidance boards, projects where dispute boards may be considered, benefits of boards for project funders, and opportunities to engage with local stakeholders.
Speakers: Michael Cover, Reshma Oogorah FCIArb, John Papworth, Lindy Patterson KC, Paul Sills
The Ongoing Learning series is FREE for Ciarb Fellows: register now! This webinar will be moderated by Wolf von Kumberg FCIArb.
Please note, times listed are in GMT+1. This event is virtual only.
Costs
Costs
* Valid for High-income and Upper-middle income economies as per World Bank classification.
** Valid for Low-income and Lower-middle-income economies as per World Bank classification.
Please view the World Bank list here.
Ongoing Learning
Ongoing Learning
This webinar is part of Ciarb's Ongoing Learning– a range of learning opportunities designed to help you deepen your knowledge and skills, and keep you informed and up to date. Look out for more information about Ongoing Learning in the coming months. Attendees will receive an Ongoing Learning certificate as part of this webinar, which counts towards 1.5 hours of CPD/CLE. Recordings will be available after the event. If you are unable to attend the live event, buying a ticket will still give you access to the recording.
Event Speakers
Wolf von Kumberg FCIArb BA LL.B LL.M
Wolf von Kumberg FCIArb BA LL.B LL.M
Wolf is a renowned arbitrator and mediator with over 30 years of experience in resolving complex commercial disputes globally. With a background in Aviation, Defence, Technology, Cyber, Engineering/Infrastructure, Energy, Oil and gas, and Investor-State dispute resolution, he previously held key legal roles at Northrop Grumman Corporation and Litton Industries Inc. spanning the EMEA regions.
His expertise encompasses dispute management, regulatory compliance, and legal oversight. As a member of Arbitra International, Wolf specialises in international dispute resolution and serves as Managing Director of Global Resolution Services and CEO of the International Dispute Registry. His practice covers Aviation, Defence, Energy, Compliance, IP, Cyber Security, and High Tech Industries across Asia, the US, Europe, and the Middle East, representing
commercial, government, and state entities.
Dedicated to advancing alternative dispute resolution methods, Wolf advocates for the use of dispute boards and mediation, particularly in Investor-State disputes. He played a pivotal role in developing mediation rules for ICSID and establishing the first Investor-State Mediation Panel in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Wolf advises governments on integrating mediation into investor grievance processes to enhance Foreign Direct Investment strategies.
An influential figure in energy transition disputes, Wolf assists oil and gas majors in managing ESG-related dispute risks and reducing carbon footprints post-COP26. He has chaired the International Mediation Institute and served on the boards of CIArb, CEDR, and AAA, contributing significantly to arbitration, mediation, and conflict avoidance board training.
Michael Cover C.Arb FCIArb
Michael Cover C.Arb FCIArb
Michael is a full time third party neutral and a Member of ArbDB Chambers www.arbdb.com . He has over 35 years’ experience in dispute resolution.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Chartered Arbitrator and an Accredited Mediator with CEDR and a Certified Mediator with the International Mediation Institute and the Singapore International Mediation Institute. He accepts appointments as arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator and dispute board member. He has handed down over 120 arbitral awards and acted as mediator in over 260 cases. He is on the panels of neutrals of many of the leading institutions around the world, including the ADGM, the AIAC, CEDR, the Ciarb, the CPR Panel of Distinguished Neutrals, DIAC, SCCA, SCMA, WIPO and the World Forum of Offshore Wind.
Michael has undergone DAAB training with and for the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, the DBF and the CIArb and worked with DAAB’s in Eastern Europe.
Michael can be contacted for appointments through the Clerk to ArbDB Chambers, Martin Poulter, martin.poulter@arbdb.com.
