Where are the documents?!? The importance of disclosure and e-disclosure in International Arbitration – Perspectives from Africa and London

An exploration of key themes concerning the management and deployment of documentary evidence when arbitrating commercial claims in, or concerning, Africa.  Panellists from London and Africa will consider:

• The obstacles to deploying documentary evidence during proceedings
• The use of technology and how this might be used to overcome problems
• The issues surrounding public projects and/or government involvement in the arbitration
• The award and performance of contracts
• The late disclosure of evidence, including on challenge or enforcement of proceedings

The panel:

• Duncan Bagshaw - Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Howard Kennedy
• Nick Peacock - Partner and of Head of International Arbitration in London, Bird & Bird
• Anthony Idigbe - Senior Partner, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors in Nigeria
• Kwadwo Ntrakwah - Partner, Ntrakwah & Co in Ghana
• Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo, Partner, HBE Advocats, France & Cameroon
• Agnes Gitau - Partner at GBS Africa, Board Member of the Eastern African Association and Coordinator of the International Advisory and Dispute Resolutions Unit at 3VB 
• John M. Ohaga - Managing Partner, TripleOK Law in Kenya
• Noella Lubano - Partner, Oraro & Co in Kenya

 

Venue: Bird & Bird LLP, 12 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1JP

Registration with refreshments will begin from 14:00, with the panel discussion starting at 14:30.

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