CO-ORGANIZED WITH Resolving Disputes for the Olympic Games and Related Industries, WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Attorneys, arbitrators, mediators, corporate counsel, business people, and others involved in international commercial transactions and the design of conflict-management policies will benefit from learning the best practices and tips utilized by experienced international business and ADR practitioners. SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH-PORTUGUESE. NOVEMBER 18, 2015 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR ), the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA ), the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC), and the Arbitration Centre of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), São Paulo, bring together in-house counsel and international alternative dispute resolution (ADR) attorneys, experts, and arbitrators to explore the latest trends, legal framework, and conflict-management options for complex and evolving global commercial transactions. This year s event,, will have a special focus on the various types of industries and the possible disputes that may arise related to the Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Practitioners will be provided with practical guidance on how to avoid potential problems and enhance the probability of a successful outcome for the resolution of these international business disputes. But the program will not focus only on sports arbitration: additional sessions will cover international ADR best practices as they relate to licensing, construction, and infrastructure projects. A moderator will introduce each session, and the speakers will discuss the approaches and best practices that they employ, followed by topic-specific presentations and discussions. Audience participation with a question-and-answer period ends each session. REGISTRATION FORM CLE CREDIT INFORMATION
CONFERENCE SPONSORS Gomm & smith pa COOPERATING ENTITIES Asociación Latinoamericana de Arbitraje Associação Latinoamericana de Arbitragem ICDR YOUNG & INTERNATIONAL NY AC New York International Arbitration Center MEDIA PARTNERS IBERIAN LAWYER RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 2
2015 CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CHAIRS Mauricio Gomm Santos, Gomm & Smith PA; Miami Joaquim de Paiva Muniz, Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados; Rio de Janeiro Ana Carolina Weber, Carvalhosa & Elzirik Advogados; Rio de Janeiro ASSISTED BY Crina Baltag, Secretary-General, AMCHAM; São Paulo Luis M. Martinez, Vice President, ICDR; New York Carlos Forbes, President, CAM-CCBC; São Paulo Richard W. Naimark, Senior Vice President, ICDR; New York Pedro Henrique Mendonça, COB; Rio de Janeiro Fabio Fleischhauer, Rio 2016; Rio de Janeiro Ana Paula Macedo Terra, COB; Rio de Janeiro Augusto Figueiredo, Rio 2016; Rio de Janeiro The conference will be transmitted live to the following law schools throughout the world: American University Center for International Commercial & Investment Arbitration (CICIA), Columbia Law School Florida International University Pepperdine University School of Law Queen Mary and Westfield College St. John s University School of Law Universidade Federal do Paraná UFPR University of Miami The 9th International Arbitration and Mediation Conference: Resolving Disputes for the Olympics and Related Industries, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 3
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 08:30-09:00 Registration and Coffee 09:00-09:30 Welcome Remarks Mr. Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President, Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Rio de Janeiro India Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Centre for Dispute Resolution and American Arbitration Association; New York 09:30-11:00 Session I The Olympic Games and Prevention and Resolution of Disputes The planning, organization, and logistics for the Olympic Games is on such a grand scale that its complexity defies imagination and challenges the city selected to host this premier global event. The management of business-related conflicts that may stem from these Olympic Games is a major component of this event. With the massive undertaking and tight time frames involved, the Olympic Games require clear and efficient ways to prevent any potential disputes where possible, and, if not possible, to expedite and resolve any related conflicts and disputes to ensure that delays are mitigated and projects are completed as required. This panel will discuss the experiences of planning for Rio 2016 relating to conflict management, including the use of arbitration, mediation, and Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) as dispute resolution mechanisms. Topics include: Prevention and resolution of disputes related to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Dispute Review Boards. Mediation. Resolution of sports disputes: the Brazilian system, international competitions, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Licensing Issues for Rio 2016. Additional topics and questions will be submitted by the audience. FACULTY * Augusto Figueiredo, Legal Manager, Dispute Prevention and Resolution/Infrastructure, Rio 2016; Rio de Janeiro * Fabio Fleischhauer, Legal Manager, Rio 2016; Rio de Janeiro * Pedro Henrique Mendonça, In-house Counsel, Brazilian Olympic Committee; Rio de Janeiro * Anna Paula Terra, Legal Manager, Brazilian Olympic Committee; Rio de Janeiro MODERATOR * Ana Carolina Weber, Carvalhosa & Elzirik Advogados; Rio de Janeiro 11:00-11:30 Break (Coffee/Tea) RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 4
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 11:30-13:00 Session II International Construction and Infrastructure Projects: The Latest Conflict-Management Options International construction arbitration continues to grow, leading the ICDR s caseload five of the last six years. This panel will focus on international arbitration and mediation as a conflict-management tool increasingly being utilized to resolve disputes in this growing and evolving industry. The experts will discuss the unique aspects of issues that may arise during the course of an international arbitration of a dispute stemming from a construction or infrastructure project. Topics include: Challenges in handling construction cases and unique aspects of construction arbitration. ADR options in large-scale projects with parallel disputes. Selecting the arbitrator or mediator. Preparing for the arbitration or mediation. Construction and infrastructure arbitration and mediation; best practices and issues to consider. The role of experts. The use of dispute boards. The use of technology in construction cases. Unique aspects brought to construction arbitration by the new ANI (Colombia s national infrastructure agency) provisions. Additional topics and questions will be submitted by the audience. FACULTY * Oliver J. Armas, Hogan Lovells LLP; New York * Tony Dymond, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; London * Patricia D. Galloway, Pegasus Global Holdings, Inc.; Cle Elum * James Hosking, Chaffetz Lindsey LLP; New York * David Weiss, King & Spalding LLP; Houston MODERATOR * Mauricio Gomm Santos, Gomm & Smith PA; Miami 13:00-14:30 Lunch The 9th International Arbitration and Mediation Conference: Resolving Disputes for the Olympics and Related Industries, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 5
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 14:30-16:00 Session III The Role and Power of the International Arbitrator With the revisions of the ICDR Arbitration Rules and the developments in the field, are we seeing an expansion of the power of international arbitrators sitting in international arbitrations? This panel will discuss the current trends and developments regarding the role and power of international arbitrators and best practices regarding the scope of their authority and dealing with specific issues that arise in an international arbitration. With an eye to the future, the panelists will speak about techniques for improving efficiency and a greater use of technology for saving time and money during an international arbitration. 14:30-16:00 (Cont.) Session III The Role and Power of the International Arbitrator (Cont.) Topics include: Managing an efficient international arbitration. Conflicts of interest and disclosures. Managing parties expectations. Managing the exchange of information ( discovery ). Adverse inferences; disqualification of counsel; subpoenas. Iura Novit Curia knowing the law; applying the law. Raising legal issues sua sponte. Emergency relief. International appellate arbitrators. Technology: saving time and money. Drafting the award; deliberations; dissents and concurrences. FACULTY * Julie Bédard, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP; São Paulo * Tarcísio Araújo Kroetz, Hapner & Kroetz Advogados; Curitiba * Flávia Bittar Neves, President, Comite Brasilero de Arbitragem; Minas Gerais * Luiz Fernando Teixeira Pinto, Motta Fernades Rocha Advogados; Rio de Janeiro * Fernando Eduardo Serec, Tozzini Freire; São Paulo MODERATOR * John Fellas, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP; New York 16:00-16:30 Break (Coffee/Tea) RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 6
NOVEMBER 18, 2015 16:30-18:00 Session IV The Role and Power of the International Administrating Institution International arbitration and mediation administering institutions have a broad range of powers and policies outlined in their rules that define their administrative systems. These powers are implemented in accordance with those policies and the approach of the administrative mandate, which stems from the arbitration agreement selected by the parties. While these institutions are impartial and independent and prefer not to insert themselves into the arbitration process, they often are required to make substantive decisions to ensure that the parties arbitration agreement is not frustrated. This panel will explore the role and power of the international arbitral institution and will discuss the decisions that may impact an international arbitration. 16:30-18:00 (Cont.) Session IV The Role and Power of the International Administrating Institution (Cont.) Topics include: Early prima facie decisions on jurisdiction and third parties. The terms of the arbitral agreement. Applicable rules. Seat of the arbitration. Appointing the arbitrator or mediator. Disclosures conflicts of interest and challenges. Interpreting the Rules. Reviewing the Award. Financial issues. Party conduct. Arbitrator conduct. FACULTY * Crina Baltag, Secretary General, The Arbitration and Mediation Center of American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil; São Paulo * Carlos Forbes, Presidente, Centro de Arbitragem e Mediacio, Camara de Comercio Brasil-Canada; São Paulo * Martin F. Gusy, Cozen O Connor LLP; New York * Luis M. Martinez, Vice President, International Centre for Dispute Resolution; New York MODERATOR * Joaquim de Paiva Muniz, Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados; Rio de Janeiro 18:00-18:20 Closing Remarks Brazilian Athlete to be Announced The 9th International Arbitration and Mediation Conference: Resolving Disputes for the Olympics and Related Industries, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 7
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Fee: USD $170.00 (One Hundred and Seventy Dollars) (600 Brazilian Reals) Full payment must be received in order to process registration. Conference registration fees include admission to all sessions, along with the course materials, luncheon, and breaks as outlined in the program agenda. Cancellation Policy. Please note that space availability is limited. Should you need to cancel your registration, a refund of 50% of the registration fee paid is available until November 02, 2015. We regret that no refunds can be made after that date. Substitutions can be made at any time. Language. English and Portuguese. Simultaneous translation will be available. Materials. All materials will be available at the conference and on the conference website. Coffee breaks are included. VENUE Procuradoria Geral do Estado do RJ Rua do Carmo, 27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CLE CREDIT INFORMATION American Arbitration Association/International Centre for Dispute Resolution is not offering continuing education credit for this program; however, a Uniform Certificate of Attendance can be provided on request. If you require a certificate to confirm your attendance, please send your request to AAAEducation@adr.org. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 8
HOW TO REGISTER To register with the ICDR: FAX Send completed form (below) to: +1 (646) 663-3080 Attn: Jason Cabrera MAIL EMAIL Send completed form to: International Centre for Dispute Resolution 120 Broadway, 21 st floor New York, NY 10271 Attn: Jason Cabrera details to: CabreraJ@adr.org Attn: Jason Cabrera To register with CAM-CCBC: CALL Silvia Parise, Caroline Costa or Patricia Kobayashi Telephone: +55 11 4058-0400 Telephone: +55 11 4068-0406 To register with AMCHAM São Paulo, Brazil: CALL Aline Xavier, Secretariat Telephone: +55 11 5180-3623 REGISTER ONLINE Go to www.aaau.org. Click on the course calendar and select the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 18, 2015 program. REGISTRATION FORM Please type or print. Mr./Sr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Name: Job Title: Company: Address: METHOD OF PAYMENT $170.00 USD charged to the following card: Visa MasterCard American Express Name on Credit Card: Card Number: City: Province/State: Expiration Date: Signature: CSV#: Postal Code: Country: For more information or any questions, please call Jason Cabrera, ICDR, at +1 212.484.3207. Telephone: Fax: Email: The 9th International Arbitration and Mediation Conference: Resolving Disputes for the Olympics and Related Industries, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL November 18, 2015 9