11.50-12.00: Log in and chairs’ opening remarks
José Feris, International Dispute Resolution Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, Paris
Amy Frey, Partner, King & Spalding, Paris
12.00-12.45: Geopolitics and energy disputes – what’s new?
GAR Live will bring together a group of esteemed arbitrators to discuss the tides that are shaping energy disputes around the world. All regions will be covered.
Areas the panel are expected to address:
- Gas pricing disputes in Asia;
- Lava Jato’s impact on energy disputes in Latin America;
- Energy reform in Africa;
- The latest twists in renewables-related arbitration.
- The global impact of Covid-19 on energy disputes
Moderator
James Barratt, Partner, Fried Frank, London
Panel
Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers, Hong Kong
Sofia Martins, Partner, Miranda & Associados, Lisbon
Steven Finizio, Partner, Wilmerhale, London
12.45-13.30: When energy meets construction
Construction disputes in the energy sector represent a meeting of two distinct fields of expertise. How does one approach disputes that require specialist knowledge of both industries? GAR Live has brought together a panel of experts to discuss the complexities that can arise.
Topics they are expected to address include:
- Appropriate case management techniques to energy sector construction disputes
- The interaction between construction claims and non-construction claims.
- The role and influence of the sovereign state when constructing oil and gas facilities and power plants;
- 2017 FIDIC conditions of contract for plant and design build
- Issues specific to the renewables sector
Moderator:
José Feris, International Dispute Resolution Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, Paris
Panel:
Marily Paralika, Partner, Fieldfisher, France
Rob Wilson, Partner, CMS, London
Aisha Nadar, Senior Consultant, Advokatfirman Runeland, Sweden
Alexandre Reynaud, Partner, Betto Perben Pradel Filhol, Paris
Jay L. Alexander, Partner, Baker Botts, London
13.30-13.45: Break
13.45-14.30: Energy transition
As governments seek to transition from fossil fuels to renewables, a host of issues arise for the world of arbitration. In this session, our esteemed panel will discuss address some of the more pressing.
Among other things, the panel are expected to discuss:
- Recent developments in climate change disputes
- Clashes between environmental standards and investment treaty protections;
- Third-party participation in cases;
- The role of public policy in enforcing climate change disputes awards.
Moderator:
Amy Frey, Partner, King & Spalding, Paris
Panel:
Ralf Lindback, Managing Counsel, Dispute, Insurance & Trade Management, Wärtsilä, Finland
Peter Cameron, Professor, International Energy Law and Policy, University of Dundee, Scotland
Wendy Miles QC, Barrister, Twenty Essex, London
14.30-15.00: Closing remarks and networking
José Feris, International Dispute Resolution Partner, Squire Patton Boggs, Paris
Amy Frey, Partner, King & Spalding, Paris
