THE (UN)USUAL SUSPECTS: Efficiency as a fundamental principle of international arbitration Panel discussion and cocktail reception
May 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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).
The lively debate will explore the topic of efficiency from the perspective of arbitration under the respective rules of these four institutes. The discussion will touch upon the following subjects: the effects of the flexibility of institutional rules on efficiency, the effect of the desire for speed on efficiency, organisational aspects of an institute’s secretariat that may impact efficiency, various procedural features and mechanisms, and of course costs.
PROGRAMME:
6.30 pm – Welcome and registration
7.00 pm – Panel discussion
Moderator: Mr. Gerard Meijer (President NAI)
Speakers: Marc Henry (President AFA), Benoît Kohl, (President CEPANI), Niamh Leinwather (Secretary General VIAC) and Camilla Perera-de Wit (Secretary General NAI).
8.00 pm – Champagne and canapés
10.00 pm – End of event