As part of Dubai Arbitration Week (17 - 21 November 2019), the UAE Branch of the CIArb cordially invites you to attend Young MENA Groups Debate Series on 19 November 2019.
Format: Four mini debates on the following topics
I Mini debate 1 – Contractually imposed requirements to attempt to settle disputes amicably are a waste of time and effort
Moderator: John Packer, Senior Counsel, International Bechtel Co. Ltd
Debaters:
• Dara Sahab, Associate, Squire Patton Boggs (for)
• Jeremy Russell, Solicitor, Beale & Company (for)
• Michael Hartley, Senior Associate, Stephenson Harwood (against)
• Fatima Balfaqeeh, Managing Director, RKAH Consultancy (against)
II Mini debate 2 – Arbitration is suitable for small claims
Moderator: Richard Clarke, Senior Associate, Dentons
Debaters:
• Sara Koleilat-Aranjo, Senior Associate, Al Tamimi & Company (for)
• Katy Hacking, Counsel, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre (for)
• Nour Hineidi, Deputy Registrar, DIFC Courts (against)
• John Lewis, Partner, Clyde & Co (against)
III Mini debate 3 – Experts should only be appointed by the parties
Moderator: Seema Bono, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons
Debaters:
• Zoya Bozkho, Senior Associate, Vinson & Elkins (for)
• Lucy Walton, Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins (for)
• Iryna Akulenka, Managing Consultant, HKA (against)
• Olena Voronovych, Case Manager, DIAC (against)
IV Mini debate 4 – A successful arbitration only depends on having a good arbitrator
Moderator: Adam Rigg, Associate, DLA Piper
Debaters:
• Anna Wren, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills (for)
• Sally Kotb, Counsel, Baker & McKenzie (for)
• Maria Mazzawi, Solicitor, Pinsent Masons (against)
• Marcus Starke, Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (against)
Cost(s): Attendance to this event is free of charge but pre-registration is required.
Booking: To register for this free event please email events@difc-lcia.org