Friday 29 November 2013, 12.30 – 1.30pm UK time.
Africa is a continent brimming with an abundance of natural resources, talent and ambition. Private investment into the continent is increasing and African economies are diversifying, with a growing middle class demanding increasingly sophisticated services and consumer products. Moreover, the source of investment is diversifying: soaring corporate investment from the BRIC countries is accompanied by greater interest from the Gulf region and Australia, in addition to continuing interest from the traditional main investors (Great Britain, France, Canada and the US). Inbound corporate investment between African countries is also increasing.
As investment in African jurisdictions becomes increasingly desirable and competitive, investors are finding that they are no longer able to insist on their traditional choice of dispute resolution mechanism or even their customary choice of arbitral seat and institutional rules.
In this webinar, our speakers will draw on their own experiences to discuss the increase in arbitration as method of choice for parties, including multi-nationals, financial institutions, private equity groups and host governments, in Africa-related transactions. The speakers will also discuss the most important considerations for any party on selecting an institution and arbitral seat, the rise of "regional" arbitral institutions and African seats, and the role to be played by ad hoc arbitration, before turning to enforcement and investment treaty arbitration in the context of African investment disputes.
Speakers:
- Paula Hodges, Head of Global Arbitration, London
- Matthew Weiniger, Partner, International Arbitration, London
- John Ogilvie, Partner, Dispute Resolution, London
- Emmanuelle Cabrol, Partner, International Arbitration, Paris
- Craig Tevendale, Partner, International Arbitration, London
If you would like to register for this event please contact Prudence Heidemans.
The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to listen to the event on the day please still register and then you will be able to access the recorded version later.
Key contacts
Simon Chapman KC
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Global Co-Head – International Arbitration, Hong Kong
Andrew Cannon
Partner, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and of Public International Law, London
Kathryn Sanger
Partner, Head of China and Japan, Dispute Resolution, Co-Head of Private Capital, Asia, Hong Kong
Christian Leathley
Partner, Co-Head of the Latin America Group, Co-Head of the Public International Law Group, US Head of International Arbitration, London
Disclaimer
The articles published on this website, current at the dates of publication set out above, are for reference purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action.