This will be followed by mini debates on the following propositions:

• Are complex dispute clauses effective in preventing arbitration proceedings?
• Is it always possible to settle a dispute?
• The impact of early case assessment on arbitration outcomes: game changer or red herring? 

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and networking

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. – Panel discussion

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. – Mini debates

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Q&A

Panellists and debaters:

• Sean Yates, Barrister, Outer Temple
• Majlinda Beu Suren, Contract Management Leader – MENAT, GE Vernova
• Stella Leptourgou, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
• Sachin Kerur, Moderator, Head of Middle East Region, Reed Smith
• Andrrew Tetley, Partner, Reed Smith
• Antonia Birt, Partner, Reed Smith
• Matthew Harley, Senior Associate, Reed Smith
• Alison Eslick, Senior Associate, Reed Smith