Developments in International Arbitration from the In-House Perspective

International arbitration remains an instrument of choice for resolving cross-border commercial disputes, offering advantages in terms of neutral decision-making, procedural flexibility, finality and enforceability of awards. Yet it has come under attack in recent years for some of its perceived shortcomings, particularly relating to costs and delays.  This panel brings together leading in-house counsel in Europe to offer their perspective on how arbitration can be used most effectively to achieve the best results, from the drafting of arbitration clauses to the selection of arbitrators and counsel.

Welcome Remarks:

• Jean-Claude Najar, Chair of CPR’s European Executive Board, General Counsel France, Senior Counsel Europe, General Electric
• Olivier P. André, Special Counsel & Director of Dispute Resolution Services, CPR Institute

Moderator:

• Mark S. McNeill, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Panelists include:

• Jean-André Diaz, Special Counsel, TOTAL E&P Legal Department
• Bruce Gailey, Chief Litigation Counsel, Alstom (Switzerland) Ltd.
• John Lowe, General Counsel, Qioptiq
• Maria Vicien Milburn, Legal Adviser & Director, Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs, UNESCO

Date and Time:
February 8, 2012
5:30pm Registration
6:00-7:30pm Program
Followed by a Networking Cocktail Reception

Venue:
Shearman & Sterling LLP
114, avenue des Champs-Elysées
Paris, France