Centenary
Conference
International Arbitration:
The Principles
London Guildhall
London, United Kingdom
1– 3 July 2015
www.ciarb.org/centenary
Save 5% on the delegate registration fee (see page 6)
Welcome
As part of its Centenary Celebrations,
the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
(CIArb) is planning a series of events
including conferences in the UK and
overseas, a Centenary Book and the
creation of a Centenary Fund to finance
future research in the field of ADR. In
addition to this, the 37 branches of
CIArb around the world will be
organising their own Centenary events.
This flagship Centenary Conference will
explore the opportunities for
international arbitration and dispute
resolution for the next century. This is
an unprecedented opportunity for you
to increase your visibility to key
industry decision-makers, strengthen
and build new business relationships
and interact with the experts and
users in the field of ADR.
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The Principles
The centrepiece of this flagship Centenary Conference will be the launch of
‘The Principles’, a set of guidelines to identify an efficient, effective, economical,
ethical and therefore safe ‘Seat’ for the resolution of international commercial
disputes through arbitration. The Conference will attract practitioners and
thought leaders from corporations, the judiciary, law firms and the Bar,
governments, organisations and experts dealing with arbitration and leading
arbitral institutions from around the world.
We are delighted to announce the following confirmed speakers*:
The Hon Justice James Allsop AO
Professor George A Bermann
Dr Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel
Charles Brown FCIArb
Susan Dunn
Judith Gill QC, FCIArb
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Gloster DBE
The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith QC, PC
Dominique Hascher
Karl Hennessee
Professor Doug Jones AO
Neil Kaplan CBE, QC
Pierre A Karrer FCIArb
The Rt Hon Baroness Kennedy QC
Wolf von Kumberg FCIArb
Toby Landau QC
The Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers KG PC
The Hon Sundaresh Menon
Wendy Miles QC FCIArb
Karyl Nairn QC, FCIArb
The Rt Hon Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury PC
The Hon Sir Vivian Ramsey
Peter Rees QC, FCIArb
David Rivkin Harish Salve SA
(Australia)
(USA)
(Germany)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(France)
(USA)
(Australia)
(Hong Kong)
(Switzerland)
(UK)
(Canada)
(UK)
(UK)
(Singapore)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(UK)
(USA)
(India)
*Correct at time of press; for the latest speaker announcements, please log on to www.ciarb.org/centenary
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Conference programme highlights
Wednesday 1 July 2015
18:30–21:00 Cocktail Reception and CIArb President’s welcome
Location: The Crypts, London Guildhall
Thursday 2 July 2015
08:00
Arrival, registration and refreshments
09:30
Welcome and introduction
09:35
Keynote address: The Rt Hon Lord Neuberger PC
10:15
Patron address: The Hon Sundaresh Menon
11:00
Refreshments and networking
11:30
Session 1 – Setting the scene: the client’s perspective
13:00
Lunch and networking
14:00
Session 2 – To Model Law or not to Model Law
15:30
Afternoon refreshments and networking
16:00
Session 3 – National courts and arbitration: collaboration or
competition
17:30
Close
Friday 3 July 2015
08:30
Arrival, registration and refreshments
09:00
Keynote address: The Rt Hon Baroness Kennedy QC
09:30
Session 4 – Role of the state in protecting the system of arbitration
11:00
Refreshments and networking
11:30
Session 5 – Challenges in the road ahead: costs, ethics and integrity
13:00
Lunch and networking
14:00
The London Principles
15:00
Debate on Principles
16:00
Conference summary
16:15
Close
19:30
CIArb Centenary Conference Gala Dinner and Dance
Location: The Great Hall, London Guildhall
The Conference programme timings in this brochure are correct at time of going to press.
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Centenary Fund
The Institute is establishing a Centenary Fund.
The aims of this fund will be to:
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promote and encourage the development of all forms of ADR
support non-judicial resolution of disputes in contracts
identify the impact of litigation on corporate structures
provide non-judicial grievance procedures for communities impacted by
corporate developments
The Institute is seeking donations to this Fund from Conference delegates. It has
set up an optional donation facility through the Centenary Conference
registration website, where prospective delegates can make a donation to the
Fund. Prospective delegates who are UK tax payers can also claim Gift Aid
towards their donations.
Copies of the Centenary Fund prospectus will be available via the Institute’s
Centenary webpage: www.ciarb.org/centenary
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Delegate packages
Description – all fees subject to UK VAT at 20%
Fee
CIArb Member | Full Delegate Package*
GBP £500
CIArb Member | Thursday or Friday Day Package
GBP £275
Non-Member | Full Delegate Package*
GBP £600
Non-Member | Thursday or Friday Day Package
GBP £320
Welcome Cocktail Reception – Wednesday 1 July
(included in Full Delegate Package)
GBP
Gala Dinner and entertainment – Friday 3 July
(included in Full Delegate Package)
GBP £120
Optional donation to the Institute’s Centenary Fund
GBP
£55
£40
* Full delegate package includes entry to the Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception.
Day Packages offer entry to the daytime Conference programme only and include lunch and refreshments
on the specified day. Tickets for the Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception are NOT included in Day Packages
and must be purchased separately.
Discounts
• Become a CIArb Member and save up to 12% on the Non-Member rates
• Register online and use discount code LON5OFF to save 5% off the advertised
delegate rates. Discount available on full package and day packages only.
Discount code expires on 19 June 2015.
• Delegates from one organisation, booking five or more places, can receive a 10%
discount. Please contact the Centenary Event Team for group registrations:
ciarb@conferencecare.com
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How to book your place
CIArb Members and Non-Members can register and pay online via the Institute’s
Centenary webpage: http://www.ciarb.org/centenary. Select the relevant Centenary
event from the left hand tool bar
Need accommodation?
Conference Care is coordinating the accommodation booking service.
You may book your hotel online via the Centenary webpage or alternatively contact
Conference Care: Email: ciarb@conferencecare.com Tel: +44 (0) 2476 369 720
CIArb booking terms and conditions
By registering online, you/your organisation are agreeing to, and will comply with, the Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators’ payment terms and conditions. Completion of an online or paper registration form does not
guarantee a place at the Centenary Conference or constitute a confirmed booking.
The Institute will accept cancellations by writing, fax or email (but not by phone) up to 10 working days before
the event, unless otherwise stated (please see below for specific cancellation date), but will charge a GBP
£75 + VAT administration fee. After the specified event cancellation date, we cannot make any refunds.
Payments are to be made in full at time of booking. To amend or change a booking, please write, fax or email
the change. Changes to your booking cannot be made over the telephone. Events
bookings made after the specified cancellation date are non-refundable. Shared
places are not permitted. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
A confirmation email and joining details will be issued prior to the event.
If you have not received confirmation of your booking within 48 hours of
registering online, please contact the Centenary Conference Team at
ciarb@conferencecare.com. A booking constitutes a legally binding
agreement. In the event of any situation that prevents a
delegate’s attendance – for example transport strikes, adverse
weather conditions, acts of God, terrorist attack or
personal health – the CIArb will not be held responsible
and will not issue refunds.
Cancellation date: 29 May 2015
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The Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators (CIArb) is a leading
professional membership
organisation representing the
interests of alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) practitioners
worldwide.
With over 13,000 members
located in over 120 countries
CIArb supports the global
promotion, facilitation, and
development of all forms of
private dispute resolution.
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