In the context of the London International Disputes Week you’re cordially invited to a panel discussion and cocktail reception, jointly organised by CEPANI (the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation), AFA (French Association for Arbitration), VIAC (Vienna International Arbitral Centre) and NAI (Netherlands Arbitration Institute).

WHAT:

A lively debate that focuses on the role of arbitral institutions and if they should focus on welfare or order. The discussion's subjects will include:

✒️ The extent to which an arbitral institution should be proactive in finding amicable solutions to a conflict;
✒️ Whether institutions should provide rules of good conduct and ethical charts for arbitrators;
✒️ Whether they need to ensure the latter are complied with.

FOR WHO:

Everyone who is active or interested in (international) arbitration

WHEN:

3rd June 2024

WHERE:

Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium, 36 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8Q8 London

AGENDA:

18h00 – Welcome and registration

18h30 – Panel discussion:

Moderator: Mr. Gerard Meijer
Speakers: Marc Henry (President AFA), Benoît Kohl, (President CEPANI), Niamh Leinwather (Secretary General VIAC) and Camilla Perera-de Wit (Secretary General NAI).

19h30 – Champagne and canapés

21h00 – End of event

Places are limited, please RSVP soon.

THE (UN)USUAL SUSPECTS - Arbitration Institutions: Activists or Gendarmes?