“DIAC’s Stage 1
Arbitration Training: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Arbitration
Career”
29 – 30 May 2023
Introduction
Looking to
become an accomplished arbitrator? DIAC offers a comprehensive training program
that consists of three intensive parts. Completing all three parts will equip
trainees with significant knowledge and skills to conduct arbitration cases
under the DIAC Rules, whether as counsel or arbitrators.
Part 1 will
introduce trainees to ADR in general and arbitration in particular. This
segment of the program will cover preliminary procedural matters that are
essential to conducting arbitration proceedings.
Our prominent
arbitration practitioners do not just present academic topics. They also share
their experiences and real-life practical examples to give trainees the most
effective strategies to overcome arbitration challenges.
To help
trainees better understand the topics, our trainers engage in interactive
discussions and practical exercises with each other and the audience. This
interaction provides valuable insights on some of the most controversial issues
in arbitration.
The main goal
of Part 1 is to introduce the fundamental knowledge about arbitration to the
trainees and prepare them to attend Part 2 and Part 3. These segments will
cover arbitration from the commencement of the proceedings until the issuance
and enforcement of the final award.
Join DIAC’s
training program today and gain the skills and knowledge to excel in
arbitration.
Organised
by
Dubai
International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Language
English
Objectives
·
Learning effective arbitration strategies through practical
examples and interactive discussions
·
Acquiring comprehensive and practical training from expert
trainers
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Developing a solid foundation to conduct arbitration cases
under the DIAC Rules
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Understanding the role and responsibilities of an
arbitrator or counsel in an arbitration proceeding
·
Gaining practical experience through simulated arbitration
exercises
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Networking and building connections with fellow
professionals in the field of arbitration.
Date,
Time & Venue
·
29 – 30 May 2023
·
10:00 – 17:30
·
Dubai Chambers Premises
Who should
attend?
This training
program is ideal for the following:
·
Arbitrators
·
In-house counsel
·
Legal practitioners
·
Experts
·
Law students
·
Whoever wants to know more about arbitration
Registration
Registration
fee: AED 2000 (Inclusive of VAT)
·
Group Discount: %10 discount for groups of three (3) and
more
·
Non-Profit Organization: %15 discount (Group Discount N/A)
Payment
Registration
fees can be transferred to our below banking details:
Account
Title: Dubai
International Arbitration Centre
Bank
name: Emirates
NBD
Swift
code: EBILAEAD
Account
Number: 1015826070501
IBAN: AE300260001015826070501
Currency: AED
Important
Notes:
·
Please include ‘your name’ as the transaction reference so we
can easily track your payment.
·
Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of the
full fees, including the VAT. Any applicable bank charges are to be borne by
the participant.
Cancellation
Policy:
All
cancellation requests must be made in writing:
·
Cancellation more than 7 working days before the event
date: 100% refund of the fees;
·
Cancellation between 7 and 3 working days before the event
date: 50% refund of the fees;
·
Cancellation 2 working days or less before the event date:
no refund.
Registration
Link:
Certificate
of Participation:
Upon completion
of the training program, participants will be awarded a certificate of
participation.
Programme
DIAC Training Day -1
Introduction to Arbitration
·
10:00 – 11:30 Definition of alternative dispute resolution
and advantages of arbitration
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11:30 – 11:45 Coffee break
·
11:45 – 12:15 Ad hoc v Institutional Arbitration
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12:15 – 13:00 The role of state courts in arbitration
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13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
The Arbitration Agreement
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14:00 – 15:30 Legal requirements under the UAE Law
(practical examples)
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15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
·
15:45 – 16:15 The Principle of Separability
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16:15 – 16:45 Kompetenz- Kompetenz
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16:45 – 17:30 Open discussion (Q&A)
DIAC Training Day -2
Substantive & Procedural Law Applicable to the
Arbitration
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10:00 – 11:30 Law of the seat and governing law (interplay
with institutional rules)
·
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee break
·
11:45 – 12:15 Law of the arbitration agreement
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12:15 – 13:00 Soft laws
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13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
Commencing the Arbitral Proceedings under the DIAC Rules
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14:00 – 15:30 Filing the Request for Arbitration &
Answer
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15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
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15:45 – 16:00 Notifications and communications
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16:00 – 16:45 Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
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16:45 – 17:30 Open Discussion (Q&A)
Trainers:
Aarta Alkarimi C.Arb
Founding
Partner of Chrysalis International Legal Advisors
Aarta is the
Founding Partner of Chrysalis International Legal Consultants, renowned for her
extensive experience resolving complex disputes related to large-scale
construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. Prior to setting up
Chrysalis, she served as counsel at some of the most prestigious American law
firms in New York, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, representing a diverse range of
clients, including governments, publicly held companies, and private entities
on matters related to oil and gas pipelines, airports, stadiums, high-rise
towers, mixed-use facilities, and schools.
Aarta is a
Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator and a Fellow of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators. She regularly chairs and acts as a party-appointed or
sole arbitrator under various institutional rules. She has been recognised as a
leading construction lawyer by Who’s Who Legal. Through the United States
Department of Commerce, she teaches arbitration award drafting for various
arbitration centres worldwide, including the Maldives and Sri Lankan
arbitration centres. She is an Officer and Council Member of the Diversity and
Inclusion Council of the International Bar Association (IBA) and a regular speaker
at international events on matters of interest, including diversity and
inclusion, construction law, dispute avoidance and arbitration.
Ahmed Ibrahim
Independent
arbitrator and founder of Ibrahim ADR in Dubai
Ahmed Ibrahim
is a full-time independent arbitrator and founder of Ibrahim ADR in Dubai. He
has vast experience handling cases involving major projects and transactions,
often with significant sums of money in dispute. He has extensive experience in
civil law and common law jurisdictions with an in-depth understanding of the
legal systems in the Middle East.
In addition to
his experience as counsel, Ahmed has served as an arbitrator in more than 180
ad hoc and institutional arbitration cases.
Ahmed acted in
complex and high-value disputes about projects in countries across the MENA
region, Europe and Asia-pacific. His expertise includes acting as counsel or
arbitrator in disputes across various industries, including construction,
insurance, real estate, commercial, international trade, retail, power, oil and
gas, renewable energy, nuclear, mining, water and utilities.
Ahmed was praised
by Legal 500 for construction and arbitration skills, and nominated for
GAR’Best Prepared, Most Responsive Arbitrator’ award. Chambers & Partners
highlights his experience as an arbitrator across multiple industries.
Alain Farhad
Partner,
Head of International Arbitration, Dubai at Mayer Brown
Alain Farhad
has acted as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator or Chairman in over 50 arbitration
proceedings conducted under the rules of various international institutions. He
has also advised and represented corporations, States and State-owned entities
in commercial, construction and investment disputes for over 15 years. He is
based in Dubai and heads Mayer Brown’s International Arbitration practice in
the Middle East.
Prior to
relocating to the Middle East, he practised international arbitration in Paris.
He has written
extensively on various aspects of arbitration law in French and English and is
regularly invited to speak at various international arbitration conferences
globally.
He is fluent in
English, French and Farsi and proficient in Russian.
Antonin Sobek
Counsel –
DIAC International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Antonin Sobek
is a counsel at Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). Before joining
DIAC, he practised international arbitration at leading international law firms
in London and Paris. He represented States and multinationals in high-stake
construction, commercial, investment, and inter-State disputes.
Antonin is
qualified to practice law in France. He holds law degrees from the London
School of Economics and Sciences Po (in partnership with Columbia University
and Sorbonne University) and a post-graduate diploma in International
Construction Contracts from Panthéon-Assas University.
Antonin is also
a lecturer in dispute resolution at Sciences Po in Paris and a TAIEX expert in
investment arbitration. Besides his work, Antonin serves as a Young ICCA
Regional Representative for Western Asia, is a member of the MENA Sub-committee
of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, a co-founder of the UAE chapter of
ENERAP, and an Arbitrator Intelligence Ambassador.
He speaks
French, English, Spanish, and Czech.
Dr Hassan Arab
Member of
DIAC Arbitration Court
Partner,
Regional Head of Dispute Resolution – Arbitration & Litigation
Dr Hassan Arab
is a leading dispute resolution expert in the UAE and broader Middle East with
full rights of the audience before all UAE courts. He regularly sits as an
arbitrator and has extensive experience providing expert opinions on UAE laws
before arbitration tribunals and foreign courts. He has spent his career
building one of the strongest litigation teams in the Middle East, which Legal
500 has recognised as “having a great reputation for local court work with a
number of really good practitioners”. Chambers Global has commended Dr Arab as
a “real winner who gives excellent advice and solutions” and recognised them as
a highly recommended leading lawyer in Dispute Resolution Eminent Practitioner
in the UAE.
Dr Arab is the
Chair of the Steering Committee of the ICC – UAE Commission on Arbitration
& ADR. In addition, he is a member of the ICC International Court of
Arbitration; court member of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC);
member of Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC); member of Future
Arbitration Court of Casablanca International Mediation & Arbitration
Centre (CIMAC), Board Advisor of Delos Dispute Resolution; Board Advisor of
Dubai University; and Lecturer at Saint Joseph University (Dubai).
Dr Arab has
written and lectured extensively on various topics, including arbitration and
dispute resolution. He has also authored several books, including summaries of
UAE Courts’ Decisions on Arbitration (1st and 2nd Editions).
John Lewis
Partner, Charles
Russell Speechlys Middle East
John is an
experienced arbitration and commercial litigation practitioner based in Dubai
since 2006. He has acted on a wide variety of disputes before international
arbitral tribunals, as well as before civil and common law courts throughout
the Middle East. He has been instructed on some of the most high-profile
regional disputes. He can expertly navigate the dispute process whilst
providing clients with advice which takes into account the practical realities
of operating in and out of the region. John has significant experience in
commercial arbitration matters in sectors including real estate, healthcare,
transport and logistics and shareholder disputes and has sat as an arbitrator
in numerous disputes. He is ranked as the ‘Next Generation Partner’ for both
litigation and arbitration in leading global directories Chambers Global and
the Legal 500; he is currently the only UAE-based lawyer recommended as a
Global Leader for professional negligence disputes by Who’s Who Legal’s Global
Guide; and also recognised in the Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East.
Kim Rosenberg
Partner in
Freshfields’ Global Projects Disputes Group.
Kim has over 20
years of experience as a dispute lawyer. She is a Member of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) and sits as an arbitrator in construction
disputes. Kim is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales, Australia, and a
foreign registered legal consultant in Dubai and Singapore. She is also a
Solicitor Advocate (Civil) in the Higher Courts of England and Wales. Kim is
recognised in the Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East and ranked in
Chambers UAE for Construction: Dispute Resolution. From a construction industry
perspective, Kim was chair of the committee that drafted the 2nd edition of the
Society of Construction Law’s Delay and Disruption Protocol. She is a committee
member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) and a Board member of the
International Construction Law Association. Kim is co-editor and co-author of
the Sweet & Maxwell publication “Dealing with Delay and Disruption on
Construction Projects”.
Thomas Snider
Partner and
the Head of Arbitration at Al Tamimi & Company in Dubai.
Thomas R.
Snider has represented high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and
sovereign states in a wide range of matters involving international arbitration
and other forms of cross-border dispute resolution, including state-to-state
arbitration, international commercial arbitration, international investment
disputes, and U.S. court litigation.
Tom is recognised
as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration and is ranked
for dispute resolution in Chambers United Arab Emirates. He is recognised in
the Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist – Middle East Region and
for Arbitration & ADR in the United Arab Emirates by Lexology’s Client
Choice. He was also recognised by Asian Legal Business in its listing of Super
50 Lawyers in MENA 2022. Tom is a member of the Court of Arbitration of the
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Arbitration Committee of
the Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA), the International Arbitration Committee
of KCAB International, and the Executive Committee of the Mumbai Centre for
International Arbitration (MCIA) Users Council (Realty).
Tom is also the
lead international expert for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in providing
technical advice to the Republic of Uzbekistan on its new UNCITRAL-based
arbitration law.
Before
relocating to Dubai, he was a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George
Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.
Tom received
his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from Harvard Law
School.
