#YOUNGITATALKS GUATEMALA CITY

Overview

Presented by Young ITA and Co-sponsored by LatamLex, CENAC, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, and Integrum

This Young ITA Conference will discuss hot topics in international arbitration in Mexico and Central America. Particularly, it will explore how tribunals have addressed issues of multiple parties and non-signatories, as well as analyze several recent arbitration cases involving States.

#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.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this event is tuition-free and includes a coffee break. Please register in advance to help us get an accurate headcount.

Faculty

Schedule and Faculty

8:45 am

Registration

9:00 am

Welcome Remarks

• Karima Sauma, Young ITA Chair for Mexico and Central America, CICA-AmCham, San José

9:05 am

Arbitrations Involving Multiple Parties and Non-Signatories

This panel will discuss recent cases in the region that involved multiple parties and the extension of the arbitration agreement to non-signatories.

Moderator: Alfredo Skinner-Klée Sol, CENAC, Guatemala City

Panelists:

• Lupe López, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, New York
• Milton Argueta, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala City
• Edson López, Integrum, Guatemala City

10:20 am

Coffee Break

10:35 am

Recent Developments in Investment and Commercial Arbitration in the Region - the State’s Perspective

This panel will discuss key developments in investment and commercial arbitration cases involving State entities in Latin America.

Moderator: Karima Sauma, CICA-AmCham, San José

Panelists

• Ignacio Suárez Anzorena, Clifford Chance, Washington, DC
• Michael Fernández, Winston & Strawn, New York
• René Irra, Cuatrecasas, México City
• Alfredo Skinner-Klée, LatamLex, Guatemala City

11:50 am

Adjourn

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