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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.
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
Time:
6.30 PM – 11.30 PM
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
6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
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 SICARD–MIRABAL
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
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
Venue
Moroğlu Arseven Law Office, Harbiye, Abdi İpekçi Cd. Nişantaşı D:19-1, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul
Venue: Ziraat Bank Headquarters Building
Ziraat Bank Auditorium Hall
İstanbul Finance Center Finanskent Mahallesi Finans caddesi No.44 İSTANBUL
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
Liman İstanbul, Galataport
6.30 PM – 11.30 PM
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.
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.
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
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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