ACC MENA and ReedSmith, in collaboration with the ICC, are pleased to invite you to a practical, one-hour in-person session designed specifically for in-house counsel managing disputes and arbitration.
When a dispute emerges, the early decisions you take can significantly influence the outcome. This interactive session will guide in-house legal teams through the full lifecycle of a dispute - from contract drafting and risk mitigation to arbitration proceedings and enforcement of an arbitral award.
Drawing on real-life arbitration experience across multiple industries and jurisdictions, the discussion will address key questions around risk management, cost control, and internal decision-making. The session is tailored to the realities faced by in-house counsel balancing legal strategy with commercial, regulatory, and executive pressures.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 | Breakfast and networking
9:00 – 10:00 | Interactive session covering:
- Protecting your company when approving dispute resolution clauses
- Preparing internally before a dispute arises
- Managing issues as they escalate into potential disputes
- Responding to demand letters
- Deciding whether to fight, settle, or restructure a dispute
- Managing Notices or Requests for Arbitration
- Actively controlling arbitration costs and strategy
- Maximizing recovery following an arbitral award
10:00 – 10:30 | Q&A