Shaping the Future of Arbitration Together

Swiss Arbitration Summit 2024

Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva Location
From 31 Jan to 4 Feb, 2024
Wed. 31.01
Arbitration Focused Sessions
Opening Cocktails
Thu. 01.02
Arbitration Focused Sessions
ASAbelow40 Seminar
Innovation Conference
Gala Dinner
Fri. 02.02
ASA Conference
Closing Cocktails
Ski Weekend Departure
Sat. 03.02 - Sun 04.02
Swiss Ski Weekend, Champéry
Swiss Ski-Weekend

For those seeking a truly Swiss experience, a ski weekend in a Swiss village offers quality and adventure. It’s a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy the breathtaking Swiss Alps while making lasting memories.

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Save the Date
From 31 Jan. to 04 Feb., 2024
What’s New at the Swiss Arbitration Summit?
  • Arbitration Focused Sessions
    The Summit will offer various individual sessions that delve into a variety of topics covering a range of issues and jurisdictions. We will give law firms and other organisations the opportunity to set up these events.
  • Collaboration with Other Associations and Educational Institutions
    As we believe in the power of partnership, we have invited other associations and educational institutions to join us.
  • A Swiss Ski Weekend
    To add an extra touch of Swiss charm, we’ve included a ski weekend in a picturesque Swiss alpine village. It’s an opportunity to relax, connect, show off your winter sports skills or just sit back and enjoy the stunning alpine scenery.
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  • ASA’s 50th Anniversary Conference
    As part of the Swiss Arbitration Summit, we will dedicate a conference day to celebrate 50 years of ASA with panels discussing the settlement of disputes in times of geopolitical crises, the role of advocacy, and how Swiss Arbitration could live up to the needs and expectations of its users.
Why You Should Join Us
  • Networking Opportunities Abound
    The Swiss Arbitration Summit provides numerous opportunities to expand your professional network and forge connections with peers, experts, and industry leaders from all over the world. Whether it’s during the sessions or social events, the Summit will offer many opportunities to meet and connect.m.
  • Innovative Content and Sessions
    Our event stands out for its innovative content and sessions. We have curated a program that delves deep into the latest trends and emerging topics and encourages thought-provoking discussions in the field of international arbitration. From interactive workshops to engaging panel discussions, every session is designed to broaden your horizons and inspire new ideas.
  • Affordable Access
    To ensure knowledge is accessible to all, in addition to paid events such as the ASA Conference and the Innovation Conference, there will be numerous free events taking place throughout the Summit.
  • Unforgettable Ski Weekend
    For those seeking a truly Swiss experience, a ski weekend in a Swiss village offers quality and adventure. It’s a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy the breathtaking Swiss Alps while making lasting memories.
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calendar-icon Wednesday 31 January
Programme
08:30 - 10:00
LALIVE
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10:30 - 12:00
Session by Thouvenin
Document Production: Unresolved Issues
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10:30 - 12:00
Session by A&M
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12:30 - 14:00
Session by Kellerhals Carrard
Looks real - is it?: A close-up look at deepfakes and other AI-based threats in international arbitration.
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12:30 - 14:00
Session by Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation
Mediation – an interactive live-demo
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14:30 - 16:00
Session by Deminor Litigation Funding
The strategic use of litigation funding in international arbitration
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14:30 - 16:00
Session by Niederer Kraft Frey
Simplification and cost reduction: Could and should the arbitration process be simplified to reduce its costs? What could be the contribution of the arbitrators, counsel and users to this? Could Artificial Intelligence be part of the solution?
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16:30 - 18:00
Session by Walder Wyss Ltd.
Cognitive Science and Arbitration: Refining the Art of Witness Examination and Advocacy
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16:30 - 18:00
Session by Bär & Karrer
Setting aside proceedings of arbitral awards – a comparative approach
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17:00 - 19:00
Break
19:00 - 21:00
Opening Cocktails
Join us for the inaugural social event of the Summit - the Opening Cocktails from 19:00. While this event is complimentary, registration is required to secure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you.
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calendar-icon Thursday 1 February
Programme
08:30 - 10:00
Session by Sidley Austin LLP
Life Sciences Arbitration: New Opportunities and Challenges
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08:30 - 10:00
Session by GABRIEL Arbitration
Arbitrator Appointments for Breakfast. An open discussion on the ICC arbitrator appointment practice with coffee and croissants
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10:00 - 10:15
ASA below 40 Seminar
Registration
loc-icon 1st Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
10:15 – 10:20
ASA below 40 Seminar
Introduction
loc-icon 1st Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
10:20 – 11:40
Advocacy in Arbitration Workshop
Nadia Darwazeh, Clyde & Co
Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab, Zulficar & Partners
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10:30 - 12:00
Session by Homburger
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10:30 - 12:00
Session by Schellenberg Wittmer
How to walk the walk: Practical measures to make diversity and inclusion a reality in international arbitration
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12:00 - 12:30
Break
12:30 - 17:00
Innovation Conference
Innovating Together: AI's Role in Shaping Arbitration's Current and Future Landscape
loc-icon 1st Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
17:00 - 18:30
Break
18:30 - 23:00
ASA Gala Dinner
loc-icon 2nd Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
calendar-icon Friday 2 February
Programme
09:30
ASA at 50: Ready for the Future?
loc-icon 1st Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
13:30 - 15:15
Laureate Panel: Excellence in Advocacy: today and beyond
Excellence in advocacy is at the heart of the effective resolution of international commercial disputes. This session will kick off with the announcement of the 2024 laureate of the ASA Prize for Advocacy, now in its eight edition, followed by an interview of the 2024 laureate by Nadia Darwazeh, as the preceding laureate.

A distinguished panel of six former laureates of the ASA Price for Advocacy will then discuss what excellence in advocacy entails, focusing on the role of an advocate in international arbitration. They will grapple with questions such as: What is the role of an international arbitration advocate? Has this role evolved over the past 50 years and how do we expect this role to evolve into the future? What are the attributes of an excellent advocate in that role? What inspiration can we draw from advocates in other fields?
15:45 - 17:00
Debate panel: A debate among the Users: Is arbitration well-positioned to meet the needs of users, today and tomorrow?
This panel of experienced in-house counsel will address, in a debate format, whether international arbitration is well-positioned to meet the needs of users, today and beyond.
17:00 - 18:00
ASA Cocktails
loc-icon 1st Floor - Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva
18:00 - 19:00
Departure to the Ski-Weekend
Bus leaves to Champéry from 18:15
loc-icon Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, Side entrance Rue de la Cloche
20:00 - 23:00
Suggested Location for Dinner
Alta 1874
loc-icon Rue du Village 71, 1874 Champéry
20:00 - 23:00
Suggested Location for Dinner
Café du Nord
loc-icon Rue du Village 106, 1874 Champéry
20:00 - 23.00
Suggested Location for Dinner and/or Drinks
At'Home
loc-icon Rue du Village 62, 1874 Champéry
calendar-icon Saturday 3 February
Programme
12:00 - 14:00
Suggested Lunch Location
La folie Douce, Avoriaz
loc-icon 560 A, route de l'Alpage, 74110 Morzine, France
17:00 - 19:00
Suggested Location for After-Ski Drinks
Le R.E.D.
loc-icon Route de Planachaux 160, 1874 Champéry
19:00 - 23:00
Dinner (Kindly Offered by the Swiss Arbitration Association)
Bistrot des reines
loc-icon Rue du Village 58, 1874 Champéry
22.30 - 02:00
Suggested After Dinner Drinks Location
At’Home
loc-icon Rue du Village 62, 1874 Champéry
calendar-icon Sunday 4 February
Programme
15:00
Transfer to Geneva Aiport
Bus leaves to Geneva Airport
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Speakers
Locations - Venues
Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, Quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland
Hôtel Suisse Champéry, Rue du Village, Champéry, Switzerland
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Organisers

Platinum Sponsors

A&M

We conduct rigorous financial and economic analysis to help resolve complex disputes – from the boardroom to the courtroom. Our experts are adept at providing in-depth analysis, quantum of damages, forensic accounting, valuation and expert testimony in litigation and international arbitration matters.

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Bär & Karrer

Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers in Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, Zug and Basel. Our core business is advising our clients on innovative and complex transactions and representing them in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.

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Deminor Litigation Funding

Founded in 1990, Deminor is a leading privately-owned and international litigation funder. Deminor’s name, derived from the French ‘défense des minoritaires’, reflects its origins in providing services to minority shareholders. Deminor is still very much defined by the pursuit of good causes and its determination to restore justice for clients.

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GABRIEL Arbitration

GABRIEL Arbi­tra­tion is an inde­pen­dent Swiss arbitration boutique law firm established in 2012.

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Homburger

Homburger is one of the largest Swiss law firms. Homburger acts as a trusted advisor to companies and entrepreneurs based or doing business in Switzerland in all aspects of commercial law, including the full spectrum of corporate and financing transactions, antitrust, litigation and arbitration, regulatory proceedings and investigations, and tax law.

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Schellenberg Wittmer
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Walder Wyss Ltd.

Walder Wyss’s one-firm approach ensures that our fully integrated teams work seamlessly across all our six Swiss locations to handle the most complex cases. More than 250 legal experts make Walder Wyss one of the most successful Swiss commercial law firms. We provide services to national and international clients as the «Law Firm of Choice» in Switzerland.

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LALIVE

LALIVE is an international law firm with offices in Geneva, Zurich and London. The firm has one of the most reputable litigation practices among Swiss firms and is recognised worldwide for its asset recovery, investigations, and white-collar crime practices. LALIVE acts in several high profile multi-billion arbitrations and is among the most prestigious arbitration practices in the world.

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Gold Sponsor

Peter & Kim

Peter & Kim is a leading international arbitration firm, bringing together dedicated international arbitration practitioners from different civil and common law cultures, based in Switzerland, South Korea, Australia and Singapore.

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Silver Partners/Sponsors

Kellerhals Carrard
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Niederer Kraft Frey

Niederer Kraft Frey is a preeminent full service law firm with an international approach and a proven track record of legal excellence and innovation.

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Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley is an elite global law firm powered by lawyers who practice at the highest level of the profession. Our firm boasts a roster of more than 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices worldwide, who wield deep experience in litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters spanning over 50 legal disciplines and industries.

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Thouvenin

Thouvenin is an innovative and partner-driven law firm with more than four decades of experience in business law. Members of our arbitration team represent clients in commercial and investment treaty as well as in sports-related disputes and act also regularly as chairmen, party-appointed arbitrators and sole arbitrators.

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Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation
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Bronze Sponsor

CMS

CMS law tax future – There are two sides to every dispute. We have proven experience on yours.

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MME

We provide comprehensive and interdisciplinary advice in the areas of legal, tax and compliance. As an innovative consulting company, we support and represent companies and private individuals in all economic and future-oriented matters.We serve our clients personally and advocate for them: straightforward and persistent – in Switzerland and internationally.

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Media Partners

RIMA
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KCAB
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DIS
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