James Hosking Speaks at 8th Annual GAR Live New York

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James Hosking Speaks at 8th Annual GAR Live New York

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October 2019 – GAR Live New York is taking place in downtown New York City today, and Chaffetz Lindsey Founding Partner James Hosking is participating in the Oxford Union style debate session where teams of debaters argue in favor of, or against, a motion. This year’s topic is “This house believes that the increasing standardisation of international arbitration procedure is a positive development.” A panel of judges will then voice opinions on what has been heard, before choosing which side to support and giving reasons for their decisions.  All the participants in today’s debate include:

Moderator:

  • José Astigarraga, Reed Smith

Judges:

  • Philippe Pinsolle, Quinn Emanuel Urqhart & Sullivan
  • Bob Broxson, BDO
  • Tai-Heng Cheng, Sidley Austin

Debaters:

  • Michelangelo Cicogna, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani
  • John Fellas, Hughes Hubbard & Reed
  • James Hosking, Chaffetz Lindsey
  • Peter Sherwin, Proskauer Rose

GAR Live New York is hosted by Global Arbitration Review. This full day event brings together prominent arbitrators to deliberate over developments and trends in arbitration and includes two GAR Live favorites, the Debate and Question Time sessions. The conference is includes an audience of practitioners from across the US and the rest of the world.  For more information about today’s GAR Live New York event, click here.

Anibal Sabater Speaks at ICC Peru Arbitration Day

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September 2019 – Anibal Sabater is participating in a panel discussion about “Arbitraje en temas corporativos” (“Arbitration in Corporate Matters”) at the 3rd ICC Peru Arbitration Day in Lima. The panel will discuss a wide variety of topics, including arbitrations derived from mergers and acquisitions, corporate disputes and arbitrations between shareholders, multiparty arbitrations and consolidations, and bank bonds and escrow accounts.

ICC Peru Arbitration Day brings together practicing lawyers, corporate counsel, in-house counsel, arbitrators and other dispute resolution service practitioners, to obtain further knowledge and keep up to date with domestic and international arbitration in Latin America.

Yasmine Lahlou Speaks at University of Roma Tre

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September 2019 – Yasmine Lahlou is serving as Faculty Member at the sixth edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration in Rome. She is speaking about “Complex privity: extension of arbitration obligations in multiparty transactions.” Yasmine is joined by leading academics, in-house counsel and practitioners who will share theoretical and practical insights about investment and commercial arbitration.

The Certificate Program is hosted by University of Roma Tre, the Associazione Italiana Per L’arbitrato (AIA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration (CAM).

Click here for more information about the program.

Gretta Walters Speaks on Understanding the Options in an ICDR International Arbitration

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August 2019 – Gretta Walters is leading a discussion on “Understanding the Options in an ICDR International Arbitration” at the AAA-ICDR Dispute Resolution Center. The seminar will provide an overview of understanding the ICDR’s Rules and Administrative System, techniques for appointing an arbitrator, the ICDR approach to exchange information, and options for saving time and costs.

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®) is the international division of the American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) and the world’s leading provider of dispute resolution services to businesses in matters involving cross-border transactions. The discussion is part of AAA Education Services, who’s mission is to provide neutrals, advocates, counsel and other professionals with a wide spectrum of education and training events and resources.

Click here for more information about the seminar.

Gretta Walters to Speak at IASC/ICDR Y&I’s “Hot topics in International Arbitration” Event in Madrid

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July 2019 – IASC/ICDR Y&I event on “Hot topics in International Arbitration” that will be held on July 3, 2019, starting at 6:30pm, at Allen & Overy’s Madrid office. Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will join other panelists to discuss topics such as confidentiality vs. transparency in international arbitration; due process vs. efficiency; artificial intelligence and “machine arbitration”; IBA rules vs. Praga Rules; arbitral secretaries; third-party funders: how much should we disclose?; the role of technology in international arbitration; diversity; and more.

Mélanie Riofrio Piché, co-chair of IASC, will do the introductory remarks. Beatriz Fernández-Miranda, associate at Allen & Overy, will serve as moderator.  Other panelists include

  • Gloria Álvarez, University of Aberdeen
  • Javier Jaramillo, Senior Associate, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
  • Laura Lozano, Associate, Freshfields

Allen & Overy is the sponsor of this event.  To view the event flyer, click here.

Please register by sending an email to: confirmaciones@allenovery.com.

James Hosking Speaking at 2019 NY Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China

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June 2019 – On June 26, 2019, James Hosking is speaking at the Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Center (BAC/BIAC)’s 2019 New York Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China. James will participate in a panel discussion on “Energy & Investment in International Arbitration – Energy Upgrade and Reforming Investment in PRC and Related Issues.”

The summit is part of the BAC/BIAC Annual Roadshow, which is traveling to New York, Toronto and San Francisco. The Roadshow features speakers from China, Canada and United States who share their insight on the new trends and challenges in a wide range of fields of commercial dispute resolution in China, including commercial arbitration, commercial mediation, construction, energy, investment, finance, intellectual property and entertainment.

The New York event is co-organized by the American Arbitration Association/International Dispute Resolution Centre (AAA/ICDR) and New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC).

James Hosking Serves on Program Faculty of NYSBA Commercial Arbitration Training

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June 2019 — James Hosking contributed as a panelist for the “Advocates’ Best Practices in Selecting Arbitrators” and “Introduction to International Arbitration” modules at the New York State Bar Associations’ recent Three-Day Commercial Arbitration Training for Arbitrators and Counsel: Comprehensive Training for the Conducting of Commercial Arbitrations Pursuant to Contemporary Best Practices, which took place June 17-19, 2019 at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

The training is intended for new arbitrators and seasoned arbitrators interested in taking their skills to the next level, as well as for litigators interested in learning how best to represent clients in arbitrations. The training was conducted by seasoned arbitrators, counsel, arbitration administrators, and academics, focusing on best practices for conducting commercial arbitrations in an economical, expeditious and fair manner.

Aníbal Sabater Speaks at the Annual ITA Workshop and Annual Meeting in Dallas

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June 2019 – On June 20, 2019, Aníbal Sabater will speak at the 31st Annual Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) Workshop and Annual Meeting in Dallas. He is moderating a panel discussion on “Changed Circumstances: Practical Insights from Seasoned Arbitration Counsel and Arbitrators.” The panel will address the challenges of changed circumstance and associated legal doctrines, and how they are addressed in contract and investment treaty arbitration.

The Annual ITA Workshop is considered the best U.S. conference to interact directly with leading arbitrators, practitioners, and academics from around the world. This year, 250-300 participants from more than 30 countries are attending the conference.

A division of The Center for American and International Law, ITA provides advanced, continuing education for lawyers, judges and other professionals concerned with transnational arbitration of commercial and investment disputes. Through its programs, scholarly publications and membership activities, ITA has become an important global forum on contemporary issues in the field of transnational arbitration.

James Hosking & Gretta Walters Speak on ICDR’s IA Rules Since the 2014 Amendments

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June 2019 – James Hosking and Gretta Walters will be speaking at an upcoming panel discussion on the ICDR’s International Arbitration Rules, focused on practical experience with the Rules since they were substantially amended in 2014.  The panel will draw on institutional insights as well as contributions from Martin Gusy and James Hosking, co-authors of the newly-released Second Edition of “A Guide to The ICDR International Arbitration Rules,” and a look to the future with Y&I Global Advisory Board member Gretta Walters.  Attendees can also purchase a copy of the book at a discount.

The event will be held on June 25, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. ET, at the AAA-ICDR Dispute Resolution Center in NYC.  More details can be found here. To register for this complementary event: please e-mail MontanoA@adr.org.

Yasmine Lahlou Speaks at GAR Live Stockholm

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May 2019 – Last week, Yasmine Lahlou participated in a panel discussion on “How to get the right chemistry when choosing an arbitral tribunal” at the 4th Annual GAR Live Stockholm. The panel spoke about the importance of tribunal chemistry and analyzed perspectives from the claimant, respondent, co-arbitrator, and chair.

GAR Live Stockholm is hosted by Global Arbitration Review, the leading resource on international arbitration news and community intelligence. GAR Live events gather leading figures in international arbitration in the world’s major cities to debate key issues and generate innovative and interactive topical discussions.

Gretta Walters to Speak on Panel Regarding Developments in Swedish Arbitration in Stockholm

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May 2019 – On Monday, May 20th, Gretta Walters will speak at the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Half Day Conference in Stockholm. Gretta will serve on a panel to discuss “Developments in Swedish arbitration: Court procedures, SCC rules and practice.” The half day conference will focus on recent key revisions modernizing the Swedish Arbitration Act, and recently revised SCC Rules and new court procedures.

The SAA is an organization for lawyers worldwide engaged in arbitration that seeks to promote the interest and knowledge of arbitration as a dispute resolution method, Swedish and international arbitration law and Sweden as an international arbitration venue. The SCC is one of the world’s leading forums for dispute resolution.

Chaffetz Lindsey Out in Force at the IBA Annual Litigation Forum

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May 2019 – Chaffetz Lindsey is proud to be a member of the Organizing Committee, and a sponsor of the conference dinner, for this year’s IBA Annual Litigation Forum in Berlin from May 8th – 10th.  Peter Chaffetz, Andreas Frischknecht, and Rainbow Willard will be in attendance.

Andy is co-chair of the Young Litigators Forum, which is putting on a seminar on Wednesday afternoon focusing on witness examination techniques.  Andy will also co-chair a panel discussion on Cryptocurrencies, which will explore both foundational concepts and cutting-edge issues in cryptocurrency regulation and litigation on Friday morning.

Peter is an officer on the IBA Litigation Committee.

The IBA Annual Litigation Forum addresses legal, practical, and procedural issues involved in conducting litigation. This year’s conference will focus on “Disruption in Litigation – New Types of Disputes in a New World Order.”

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