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Freshfields, CIETAC & DIS

How to Settle in Arbitration Proceedings?—Perspectives from China and Germany

How to Settle in Arbitration Proceedings?—Perspectives from China and Germany

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During this event, the speakers and panelists will present German and Chinese statutory law and institutional rules as regards settlements in arbitration proceedings. In light of the importance of "Med-Arb" in China, they will discuss the roles and actions arbitrators may or should take in Germany and China to facilitate settlements during arbitration and look at best practices, techniques and conducts for arbitrators and counsel.

Location: Freshfields, Hohe Bleichen 7, 20354 Hamburg

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Program

08:30 - 09:00 am: Networking Breakfast

9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome Remarks

Dr. Ramona Schardt
Secretary-General of DIS

9:10– 9:30 am: Keynote Speech

Mr. Wang Chengjie
Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of CIETAC

9:30 – 11:00 am: Panel Discussion (incl. Q&A)

Comparative Perspectives: Approaches to Settlement in International Arbitration Proceedings in China and Germany

Moderator

Dr. Joachim Glatter
NEXUS Arbitrator Chambers

Panelists

Ms. Lu Fei
Director, Business Development Division, CIETAC and Secretary-General of CIETAC
European Arbitration Center

Mr. Tao Jingzhou
Independent Arbitrator, CIETAC Arbitrator

Alexander Foerster
Advokat Foerster AB

Patrick Schroeder
Partner at Freshfields

Discussion Topics

1. Combination of Arbitration and Mediation: Lessons from China’s “Med-Arb”
practice and the German experience

2. Encouraging Settlement in Arbitration: Experience in Applying Article 26 of the
DIS Arbitration Rules in Practice

11:00 am: Networking

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