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Join us in anticipating an exceptional experience at the Istanbul Arbitration Week, where EDAC takes the lead as the driving force behind this remarkable event. As the institution spearheading this gathering, EDAC proudly stands as the organizer and host, dedicated to creating a platform that transcends expectations.

Istanbul, with its rich history and strategic location, stands as the preeminent destination and hub for arbitration.

EDAC’s commitment is to foster unparalleled opportunities for arbitrators, academics, lawyers, and in-house counsels alike, propelling them into a realm of collaborative brainstorming and insightful discourse. We firmly believe that every participant will discover a dynamic arena to share their insights and expertise within the international arbitration sphere.

The city’s world-class facilities, coupled with a robust legal framework, firmly establish Istanbul as the prime choice for arbitration proceedings. With its extensive connectivity and vibrant atmosphere, Istanbul undoubtedly takes the lead as the ultimate global hub for arbitration.

In this pivotal moment, it’s crucial to acknowledge that Türkiye is on a path to becoming an energy hub in the medium and long term. The setting of Istanbul Arbitration Week couldn’t be more apt, serving as a beacon for this important juncture.

EDAC takes immense pride in being the driving force behind Turkey’s premier legal event in the realm of international arbitration, an annual tradition that has garnered acclaim year after year. With eager anticipation, we count down the days to convene with esteemed referees, academics, legal professionals, and in-house counselors at the much-awaited Istaw 2023.

The spotlight is on EDAC, both as the orchestrator and the host, and we extend an open invitation to all who share our passion for enriching the discourse and connections in the realm of international arbitration.

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Side Event by DIAC and Boden Law

2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

Panel Discussion organised by Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and Boden Law
Dubai as a Preferred Seat of Arbitration in the MEASA Region

Moderator
Sara K ARANJO 
Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

Christoffer HEDBERG
Deputy Registrar, DIAC

Jehad KAZIM
Executive Director, DIAC

Değer BODEN
Founding Partner, Boden Law

Venue

Radisson Blu Bosphorus, Pupa Terrace, Istanbul

Registration

ISTAW 2024

Opening Reception

Time: 
6.30 PM – 11.30 PM

 

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8.30 AM – 9.00 AM

Welcome Breakfast & Coffee

DAY CHAIR

Barış AGUN
Founder, BA Business Development Agency

09.00 AM – 9.30 AM

Opening Speeches

Süleyman BOŞÇA
Chairman, Energy Disputes Arbitration Center

Assoc. Prof. Ebru ŞENSÖZ MALKOÇ
Arbitration Board Member, ITOTAM

09.30 AM – 10.45 AM

Panel 1: Future Trends in International Arbitration: What to Expect

Chair
Sundra RAJOO
President, Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Prof. Dr. Alexander BELOHLAVEK
Partner, Alexander J. Bělohlávek Law Offices

Aslı YILMAZ
Managing Counsel, ICC

Sami TANNOUS
Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Eda Coşar DEMİRKOL
Partner, Potestas Partners

10.45 AM – 10.55 AM  

Coffee Break

10.55 AM – 12.10 AM

Panel 2: Construction 4.0: The Future of Construction Arbitration

Mian Sheraz JAVAID
Founding Chair, CIArb Pakistan

Tarek SOHABANI
Partner, Sohaibani Law Firm

Feride ARMANGİL GÖKALP
Deputy CEO, TAV Construction

Gabriel ARMANET
Senior Director, Construction, Projects and Assets Forensic & Litigation Consulting
FTI Consulting (Paris)

Christopher CAMPBELL-HOLT
Registrar and Chief Executive, AIFC Court

Asel EL HOUSAN
Director, AEH UK Limited

12.10 PM – 1.30 PM

Lunch

1.30 PM – 2.45 PM

Panel 3: Impact of Sanctions on Cross-Border Commercial Disputes

Chair
İzzet GÜRLER
Partner, Kurt and Partners

Edmund Emre ÖZER
Partner, KST Law

Anna ZEITLINGER
Global Partner of LGP Group and Managing Partner of LGP Middle East

Deniz KOZAKÇI SOHABANI
Partner, Sohaibani Law Firm

Esen İRTEM KARAGÖZ
Senior Legal Counsel, TÜPRAŞ

Alistair JONES
Of Counsel, Peters & Peters

2.45 PM – 2.55 PM

Coffee Break

2.55 PM – 3.15 PM

Keynote Speech

Prof. Dr. A F M MANIRUZZAMAN
International Board Member, EDAC

Topic: Energy Investment Arbitration and Climate Change

3.15 PM – 4.30 PM

Panel 4: Renewable Energy Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities in Arbitration

Chair
Andrew MACKENZIE
Chief Executive, Scottish Arbitration Centre

Aybars YAĞIZ
Deputy General Manager, Legal and Corporate Communications, Gama Energy

Nihan USLU YİĞİT
Partner, Şengüler & Partners

Rahmi KOPAR
Deputy General Manager, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Berceste Elif DURANAY
Secretary General, EDAC

Haris MEIDANIS
Managing Partner, Meidanis, Seremetakis & Associates

Zeynep KALAYCI
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Enerjisa Uretim

4.30 PM – 4.50 PM

Coffee Break

4.50 PM – 6.15 PM

Panel 5: Maritime Arbitration: Navigating International Waters – Chamber of Shipping and London Maritime Arbitrators Assocation (LMAA) Private Event

Tamer KIRAN 
Turkish Chamber of Shipping (DTO), Chairman

Jonathan ELVEY 
President, LMAA London

Gerard HOPKINS
Honorary Secretary, LMAA

Ben GOSS
Full Member, LMAA

George EDDINGS 
Aspiring Full Member of LMAA

George LAMBROU
Aspiring Full Member of LMAA

To reserve your place, please send a completed registration form to Margareta Svigler at info@lmaa.london

5.00 PM – 6.00 PM

Side Event by Mischon de Reya
I’ve Won My Award.. Now Where is My Money?” – A Guide to Enforcing Arbitration Awards Around the World

Oli GEPFERT
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Greg FALKOF
Head of Arbitration, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Venue

Melissa Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Istanbul

The ISTAW GC Boat Tour (Invitation Only)

6.00 PM – 8.00 PM

 

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DAY CHAIR

Vishal AGGARWAL
Co-Chair, Young EDAC

8.45 AM – 11.00 AM

Side Event by Z&Co
Contractor Disputes in Saudi Arabia: A Focus on Compensation and Penalties

Sarah GONEM
Partner, Z&Co

Reina HASHASH
Partner, Z&Co

Program

8.45 AM – 9.15 AM Registration and Coffee

9.15 AM –  9.30 AM Welcome and Introductions 

9.30 AM – 9.50 AM Overview of the Saudi Courts and Arbitration Framework

9.50 AM – 10.10 AM Compensation for Contractual Disputes Under the Civil Transactions Law

10.10 AM – 10.30 AM Government-imposed Penalties for Projects Under the Government Tenders and Procurement Law

10.30 AM – 11.00 AM Coffee and networking

Venue

Melissa Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Istanbul

8.30 AM – 9.00 AM

Welcome Breakfast & Coffee

09.00 AM – 10.15 AM

Panel 6: Women Leaders: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future

Chair
Ebru TEMİZER
Partner, Gen Temizer

Josefa SICARDMIRABAL
Independent Arbitrator, Sicard-Mirabal ADR

Nurdeniz TUNCER
President, Guide Dogs Association

Gizem Zeynep BÖLÜKBAŞI KÖMÜRYAKAN
Vice President – Legal & Compliance, Türkiye Wealth Fund

Dr. Ling YANG
Deputy Secretary-General, HKIAC

10.15 AM – 10.45 AM

Keynote Speech

Mahnaz MALIK
Barrister and Arbitrator, Twenty Essex

The Borderlands between the Realms of Investment Treaties and Domestic Laws

10.45 AM – 11.05 AM 

Coffee Break

11.05 AM – 12.20 AM

Panel 7: Fraud and Corruption in International Arbitration: Navigating the Challenges in Disputes Involving State Parties

Chair
Jonathan TICKNER
Partner and Head of Fraud and Commercial Disputes, Peters & Peters

Rajesh PILLAI
King’s Counsel, 3 Verulam Buildings

Emma RUANE
Partner, Peters & Peters

Anya GEORGE
Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Piers de WILDE
Partner, StoneTurn

12.20 PM – 1.30 PM

Lunch

1.30 PM – 2.45 PM

Panel 8: Disputes in Mega Infrastructure Projects: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Chair
Ayşin BAYRAK
Managing Partner, Mona Consultancy

Ahmed Abdel HAKAM
Partner, Volterra Fietta

Irina GALAKTIONOVA
Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs, JSC Rusatom Energy International 

Oğuzhan OĞUZ
Head of External Relations and International Projects, BOTAŞ

Başar ŞAHİN
Managing Director, ICM Consulting

2.00 PM – 4.00 PM

Side Event
The Growing Importance of Mediation: Cross-Border Commercial and Energy-Related Disputes

Chair
Merve BALTA
Business Development Manager, ISTAW

David LUTRAN
Lawyer and Accredited Mediator, Lutran Avocats & Médiation

Haig KALBIAN
Partner at Kalbian Hagerty LLP

Zachary CALO
Gulf Mediation, International Mediator

Cenkhan ALTINTAŞ
Secretary General, Energy Disputes Mediation Center

Venue

Melissa Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Istanbul

2.45 PM – 3.05 PM

Coffee Break

3.05 PM – 4.20 PM

Panel 9: Investment Arbitration in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Risks

Chair
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eda MANAV ÖZDEMİR
Head of International Arbitration Department, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Stanislav DOBSHEVICH
Partner, Kucher Kuleshov Maximenko & Partners

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berk DEMİRKOL
Partner, Potestas Partners

Elena BUROVA
Senior Associate, LGP Middle East

Sıla UYSAL
Legal Manager, Karadeniz Holding

4.20 PM – 4.40 PM

Coffee Break

4.40 PM – 6.00 PM

Panel 10: The Future of the Energy Charter Treaty for Non-EU Members

Chair
Prof. Dr. Ali YEŞİLIRMAK
Arbitration Board Member, ITOTAM

Prof. Lorand BARTELS MBE
Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Dr. Tibisay MORGANDI
Associate Professor, Queen Mary University of London

Turgut Aycan ÖZCAN
Founding Partner, Özcan Legal

Kutalmış ERSOY
Legal Associate, Correggio Consulting

Young #ISTAW Social Event

8.00 PM – 01.00 AM

Young ISTAW brings you a fun filled evening with traditional Turkish cuisine and much more.

Maps: https://g.co/kgs/YuawyLK

Main Course and Drinks Included

DAY CHAIR

Merve BALTA
Business Development Manager, ISTAW

8.30 AM – 9.00 AM

Welcome Breakfast & Coffee

9.30 AM – 11.30 AM

Side Event by YoungITA 

9.00 AM – 9.15 AM

Welcome Remarks

Timea CSAJAGI
Young ITA CEE Co-Chair, Wolf Theiss Faludi Attorneys-at-Law, Budapest

Berceste Elif DURANAY
Secretary General, EDAC

9.15 AM – 10.00 AM

The Cost of Caution: Unpacking the Effects of Due Process Paranoia

Chair
Zeynep TOSYALI
Associate at Duranay Law, Istanbul

Berceste Elif DURANAY
Secretary General, EDAC

Dr. Doğan GÜLTUTAN
Senior Associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP London

Natalia ANDREEVA
Senior Associate at Kucher Kuleshov Maximenko & Partners Moscow

Hrvoje KURELEC
Of counsel at AKG ADVISORY Vienna

Timea CSAJAGI
Young ITA CEE Co-Chair, Wolf Theiss Faludi Attorneys-at-Law, Budapest

Gwen de VRIES 
Director of International Group Content & Market Development at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

Venue

Melissa Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Istanbul

9.00 AM – 9.30 AM

Keynote Speech

Burak YİTGİN
Board Advisor, Energy Law Research Institute
Business Development Manager and Senior Consultant at APLUS Enerji

Recent Developments in European & Turkish Energy Markets

9.30 AM – 10.45 AM

Panel 11: New Horizons in E-Mobility: Innovations and the Power of Arbitration in Dispute Resolution

Chair
Bige YÜCEL
Vice President of the German-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lead Country General Counsel, Siemens Türkiye

Deniz TUNCEL
Partner, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer

Rıfkı ÇOLAK
eMobility Türkiye Manager, Siemens Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Anıl KÖROĞLU
Department of Civil Procedure, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law,
Turkish-German University

Tolga TURAN
Energy Market Expert

10.45 AM – 11.05 AM 

Coffee Break

11.05 AM – 12.20 AM

Panel 12: AI and IT in Arbitration: Enhancing Efficiency or Compromising Fairness?

Chair
Yonca Fatma YÜCEL
Independent International Arbitrator and Mediator, Counselor to the UIA President

Mehveş ERDEM KAMİLOĞLU
Managing Associate, Erdem & Erdem

Prof. Dr. Islambek RUSTAMBEKOV
Acting Rector, Tashkent State University of Law

Dr. iur. Jan ŠAMLOT
Lawyer, Law Offices Bělohlávek

Peter PLACHY
Associate, A&O Shearman

12.20 PM – 1.20 PM

Lunch

1.20 PM – 2.35 PM

Panel 13: The Evolution of Sports Arbitration: Fair Play and Governance

Chair
Ayşe Tuğba ÖZKARSLIGİL
Board Member, Energy Law Research Institute

Rui Botica SANTOS
Partner, Coelho Ribeiro e Associados

Alp BEYAZ
Member, TFF Arbitration Committee
Founding Partner, Beyaz & Yalcin Law Office

Frans de WEGER
Chairman, FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber

Khaled ATTIA
Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Department, Al Tamimi Co

2.35 PM – 2.55 PM

Coffee Break

2.55 PM – 4.10 PM

Panel 14: Integrating ESG Principles into Arbitration: The Next Frontier

Chair
Nihal MASHAKI
Independent Member of the Board of Directors, Alarko Holding
Corporate Governance and ESG Advisor, Mashaki Law

Dr. Fatih AYDOĞAN
Founding Partner, AESY Legal

Pascale DAHROUJ
Founder & CEO Willminds LLC

Rajdeep CHOUDHURY
Barrister and Arbitrator, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Shreyas JAYASIMHA
Advocate | Arbitrator | Mediator, Aarna Law

3.00 PM – 6.00 PM

Side Event by Expertise Türkiye
Finding the Best Expert to Win and Turkish Perspective

Chair
Dr. Cansu İSTE ARLANOĞLU
Partner İste & İste Law Firm, Managing Partner, Expertise Türkiye

Turgut Aycan ÖZCAN
Managing Partner, Özcan Legal

Çagdaş ARLANOĞLU
E-Mobility Design & Development Coordinator,  Shell

Gökhan IŞIL
Associate Professor, Marmara University

Alper YEŞİLTAŞ
Case Counsel, ITOTAM

Venue

Melissa Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Istanbul

4.10 PM – 4.30 PM

Coffee Break

4.30 PM – 5.45 PM

Panel 15: Young ISTAW: Shaping the Future of Arbitration

Welcome and Introduction to Young EDAC

Bersun DİKİCİ
Co-Chair, Young EDAC

Vishal AGGARWAL
Co-Chair, Young EDAC

Assoc. Prof. Serhat ESKİYÖRÜK
Arbitrator, EDAC

Dr. Murat SÜMER
The Nippon Foundation Lecturer, IMO International Maritime Law Institute

Hayati IRKIÇATAL 
Senior Associate, Kurt and Partners

Mustafa Mert DİCLE 
Vice Secretary General, EDAC

Oleg TODUA
Local Partner, White & Case LLP

Nazlı MORALI
Legal Counsel, VIAC

5.45 PM – 5.55 PM

Keynote Speech

Dr. Ayşe Tuğba ÖZKARSLIGİL
Board Member, Energy Law Research Institute

Reshaping the Rules of Arbitration in an Era of Global Uncertainty: Navigating Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Disruptions

6.00 PM – 7.30 PM

Side Event by LCIA YIAG, hosted by Moroğlu Arseven

Chair
Fulya KURAR 
Partner, Moroğlu Arseven

Myfanwy WOOD
Partner, Ashurst

Berceste Elif DURANAY
Secretary General, EDAC

Oleg TODUA
Local Partner, White & Case LLP

In colloboration with Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) and Ziraat Participation Bank

Venue: Ziraat Bank Headquarters Building
Ziraat Bank Auditorium Hall
İstanbul Finance Center Finanskent Mahallesi Finans caddesi No.44 İSTANBUL

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09.00 AM – 9.30 AM

Registration and Networking

09.30 AM – 9.50 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Hasan Ali KULAK, LLM
Director of Legal Affairs and Governmental Relations, Istanbul Financial Centre

Süleyman BOŞÇA, LLM
Chairman of Energy Disputes Arbitration Center

09.50 AM – 10.00 AM

Opening Speech

Dr. Umar OSENI
Secretary-General, OIC Arbitration Centre

Arbitration’s Role in Islamic Finance: Evolving Trends and Prospects for Participation Banks

Metin ÖZDEMİR
General Manager, Ziraat Katılım Bank 

10.00 AM – 11.10 AM

Session 1: Panel Discussion on “Fundamentals of Islamic Finance Arbitration: Principles, Practices and Procedures

Chair
Dr. Murat CANGÜL
Board Member, Ziraat Katılım Bank

Dr. Mehmet ASUTAY
Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Political Economy & Finance, Durham University Business School

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eda MANAV ÖZDEMİR
Head of International Arbitration Department, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Dr. Murat ERBİLEN
Partner, Lexist Law Firm

Najip Al ASWAD
Director, Islamic Finance Advisory and Assurance Services (IFAAS)

11.10 AM – 11.30 AM 

Coffee Break

11.30 AM – 12.30 AM

Session 2: Panel Discussion on “Arbitration in Banking Contracts”

Chair
Hasan Ali KULAK, LLM
Director of Legal Affairs and Governmental Relations, Istanbul Financial Centre

Dr. Fatih AYDOĞAN
Professor of Istanbul University Law Faculty

Dr. Islambek RUSTAMBEKOV
Acting Rector and Professor of Private International Law in Tashkent University

Berna AVDAN
Head of Legal Affairs, AKBANK

Ömer ERDOĞAN
Partner, Gen Temizer 

12:20 PM – 1:20 PM

Networking

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Closing Reception

Liman İstanbul, Galataport
6.30 PM – 11.30 PM

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Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus   1-3 October 2024

Positioned along the glimmering shoreline where East and West collide, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul captures the magic of the world’s home to some of the most important empires. Legendary service, timeless design and natural beauty define a new destination for locals and visitors alike. Playing host to diverse dining and facilities, the urban resort is luxuriously designed to accommodate an array of social and business events, offering a stunning, classically designed bar and several opulent ballrooms.

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GC Bosphorus Boat Tour

1 October 2024

The GC Boat Tour will be exclusively for the in-house counsels, sponsors, and speakers. The boat will come in front of Mandarin Oriental to pick up guests at 17:30, and the tour will end at 19:30. There will be unique feast and unlimited drinks.

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Young #ISTAW Social Event

2 October 2024

8.00 PM – 01.00 AM

Young ISTAW brings you a fun filled evening with traditional Turkish cuisine and much more.

Maps: https://g.co/kgs/YuawyLK

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Closing Reception

Feriye     6 October 2023

Bringing together Istanbul’s most iconic symbols into its view, Feriye Palace is located on the shore of the Bosphorus, which has been the heart of Istanbul for over 100 years. Feriye, with its central location, land and sea transport, green spaces and airy lounges overlooking the sea. After it was restored by Kabataş Education Foundation in 1995, it opened as Feriye Restaurant. In addition to the restaurant where the tastes of Istanbul are brought together with the visitors, it is now together with brands such as Voi Coffee Companyand SeaSalt. It continues to exist as a socializing space.

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