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SUMMARY:International Commercial Mediation and Arbitration for Belgian Companies
DESCRIPTION:ABOUTPROGRAMMEPRACTICALITIESREGISTRATIONABOUT\nICC Belgium is organising an event during national Mediation Week\, starting 12 October\, on international dispute resolution for Belgian companies. When a cross-border deal goes wrong\, litigation abroad is rarely the fastest or cheapest way out. We’ll show how ICC Mediation helps companies resolve international disputes on their own terms preserving the commercial relationship\, controlling cost and timing\, and keeping matters confidential. We’ll explain how the procedure works in practice\, share the experience of companies that have already used it\, and show how mediation connects seamlessly to ICC arbitration when a negotiated outcome is out of reach\, with a look at the revised ICC rules in force since 1 June 2026. \nPROGRAMME\nPROGRAMME \n2:00 pm – 2:10 pm | Welcome and opening\nBy Yves Herinckx\, Chair BE commiteee on Arbitration & ADR \n2:10 pm – 2:50 pm | ICC Mediation: why opt for amicable resolution\, and how does it work in practice?\nBy Alya Ladjimi\, ADR counsel\, ICC Centre for ADR\, and Dirk De Meulemeester (DMDB law) \nWhy parties choose amicable dispute resolution\, and how the procedure works in practice. A key point: under international rules\, you can designate an institution’s rules in your contract. Explanation of the procedure under the ICC Mediation Rules: \n\nThe costs: filing fee\, administrative expenses and the mediator’s fees;\nThe choice and appointment of the mediator (proposal by the parties versus appointment by the Centre);\nThe credit mechanism towards a subsequent ICC arbitration\, etc.\n\n2:50 – 3:30 pm |  Panel 1: the mediators’ perspective\nA panel of experienced mediators on what makes mediation work in international disputes.\nModerator: Marco Schoups\, lawyer and meditor \nPanellists: \n\nMichel Gonda\, GONDA\nHelga Van Peer\, HELGA VAN PEER\nGuillaume Croisant\, lawyer at Linklaters\n\n3:30 pm – 3:45 |  Networking break \n3:45 – 4:15 pm | Panel 2: the business perspective\nIn-house counsel and companies with experience in amicable dispute resolution\nModerator: Sofie Verlinden\, Chief Legal Officer at DEME\n \nPanellists:  \n\nFrederic Van Hoorebeke\, CFO at Lantis\nStéphanie Van der Mersch\, Legal Counsel at CML Construction Services SRL (Service company of STRABAG SE)\nTbc\n\n4:15 pm – 4:40 pm | From mediation to arbitration\nWhat happens when mediation does not lead to an agreement\, and how ICC mediation and arbitration connect as one offer. Brief outline of ICC arbitration + the amended rules in force since 1 June 2026. Hybrid procedures and mediation windows (a one-month window to mediate); risks and costs.\nSpeaker: Maarten Draye (Draye law) \n4:40 pm – 4:45 pm | Closing remarks (tbc) \n4:45 pm | End  \nPRACTICALITIES\nWhen? \nMonday 12 October from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm \nWhere? \nICC Belgium c/o VBO-FEB\nRue Ravenstein 4\n1000 Brussels \nFee? \nFree of charge but registration is mandatory \nCancellation policy?  \nPlease note that if you cancel your participation later than Friday 9 October at 3 pm\, you will be charged a fee of €50. Cancellations made prior to this deadline will not incur any charges. \nRegistration deadline: Friday 9 October at 3 pm. \nREGISTRATION\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFirst name\n\n\n \nLast name\n\n\n \nEmail\n\n\n \nFunction\n\n\n \nCompany\n\n\n \nStreet and number\n\n\n \nPost code\n\n\n \nCity\n\n\n \nCountry\n\n\n \nVAT number\n\n\n \nMember of ICC Belgium\n \nYesNo\n \n\n ×
URL:https://iccwbo.be/event/international-commercial-mediation-and-arbitration-for-belgian-companies/
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Tackling Illicit Trade Through Public-Private Partnership
DESCRIPTION:ABOUTPROGRAMMEPRACTICALITIESREGISTRATIONABOUT\nIllicit trade is an evolving cross-sector challenge\, affecting businesses\, consumers\, governments and legitimate global trade. Criminal networks are increasingly exploiting global supply chains\, e-commerce\, digital marketplaces and cross-border trade\, while emerging risks such as sanctions evasion\, organised crime and new technologies add further complexity. \nThis ICC United Kingdom roundtable will bring together senior representatives from business\, government\, enforcement authorities and international organisations to examine the changing illicit trade landscape and share perspectives on the challenges facing different sectors. \nThe discussion will focus on strengthening public-private collaboration\, including intelligence and data sharing\, supply chain transparency\, risk-based enforcement\, digital technologies and greater cooperation between UK and EU authorities. The roundtable will provide an opportunity to identify practical solutions\, share examples of effective partnerships and consider how business and policymakers can work together to strengthen prevention\, disruption and enforcement. \nPROGRAMME\n13:30-14:00 Networking Lunch \n14:00-14:10 Welcome remarks\nICC United Kingdom\nWillkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP \n14:10-14:25 The Evolving Illicit Trade Landscape\nA short scene-setting by the OECD \n14:25-15:00 Sector Perspectives\nBrief interventions\, followed by a moderated discussion with industry representatives from:\n• Tobacco\n• Spirits and alcohol\n• Pharmaceuticals\n• Food and beverages\n• Consumer electronics\n• Fashion and luxury goods \n15:00-15:15 Coffee Break \n15:15-16:50 Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration\nAn interactive discussion bringing together industry\, government and enforcement agencies from the UK and EU to explore practical opportunities for enhanced cooperation and stronger enforcement. \n16:50–17:00 Next Steps \nPRACTICALITIES\nWhen? \nTuesday 20 October from 13:30 to 16:00 GMT \nWhere?  \nWillkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP\, London \nWho? \nFor members only \nREGISTRATION\nIf you are interested in participating\, please send an email to we@iccwbo.be
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