IBA Annual Conference Sydney 2017
8 Oct - 13 Oct 2017
Room C4.11, Convention Centre, Level 4
Session information
Soft law in international arbitration
Wednesday 11 October (0930 - 1045)
Room C4.11, Convention Centre, Level 4
Committee(s)
Arbitration Committee
(Lead)
Description
Soft law mechanisms have been both praised and criticised. In particular, it has been argued that, although they may contribute to levelling the playing field in international arbitration, they also limit, to some extent, party autonomy. Both perspectives will be discussed.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Ank Santens | White & Case LLP, New York, New York, USA; Vice Chair, Arbitration Committee |
Speakers
| Andre Abbud | BMA Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Dyala Jimenez-Figueres | DJ Arbitraje, San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Lawrence Schaner | Schaner Dispute Resolution, Chicago, Illinois, USA |