#YOUNGITATALKS Africa, Mexico and Central America
Challenges of Arbitration in the Developing World
October 13, 2020
Live Webinar via Zoom
Webinar begins at
16:00 to 17:30 p.m. (Nigeria- GMT+1
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Mexico- GMT-5)
09:00 to 10:30 a.m. (Central America- GMT-6)
Registrar: +1.972.244.3403
ITA: +1.972.244.3414
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Overview
Presented by Young ITA
Co-organized by Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and Arbitration Center of Mexico
Challenges of Arbitration in the Developing World: Insights from Africa, Central America and Mexico
Join us for a conversation with practitioners from Africa, Central America and Mexico in which we will identify the developments in each region, the practical challenges and how arbitration may be a useful tool to enhance commercial opportunities within the regions.
#YoungITATalks is a series of local events presented around the world, featuring talks, workshops or interviews that cover a wide range of subjects relating to arbitration. The #YoungITATalks series is designed for education, conversation and sharing knowledge and experiences among young practitioners.
Webinar begins at
16:00 to 17:30 p.m. (Nigeria- GMT+1
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Mexico- GMT-5)
09:00 to 10:30 a.m. (Central America- GMT-6)
Please register in advance to help us have an accurate headcount. Details for connecting to the webinar will be sent after you register.
Schedule and Faculty
Welcome
- Demilade Elemo, Young ITA Regional Chair for Africa
Program
The event will be divided into four topics (20 minutes per topic):
(i) Regulation (legal framework in each region);
(ii) Development of practice in the regions (specialty of practitioners, academic offers, establishment and activities of arbitration institutions);
(iii) The influence of the judiciary in the arbitration practice; and
(iv) Areas of opportunity: which aspects of regulation and practice may be improved.
Moderators
- Demilade Elemo, Young ITA Regional Chair for Africa
- Sylvia Sámano Beristain, Young ITA Regional Chair for Mexico and Central America
Panelists
- Julieta Ovalle Piedra, Partner at Ovalle Favela Abogados- México
- Vicente Bañuelos, Partner at Garza Tello- Clyde & Co.- México
- Mauricio París, Partner at ECIJA-Costa Rica
- Alexander Aizenstatd, Partner at Alexander Aizenstatd- Guatemala
- Fidéle Masengo, Director, Kigali Intrnational Arbitration Centre, Rwanda
- Madeline Kimei, Founder, iReolve, Tanzania
- Tokunbo Davies, Partner at Pinheiro LP, Nigeria
- Folashade All CArb, Partner, FAA law, Nigeria
Closing comments and questions from the audience
- Sylvia Sámano Beristain, Young ITA Regional Chair for Mexico and Central America
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