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Wednesday 9 April 2025
13:30 to 16:30
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Wednesday 9 April 2025
13:30 to 16:30
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IN PERSON OPEN IN PERSON OPEN #Energy & Natural Ressources & Mining #Investment arbitration #Africa


Presentation

Following its successful launch at the World Bank in Washington, DC, in September 2024, the Africa Arbitration Day, founded by the Africa Arbitration Academy, is now heading to France for its Paris edition, focusing on the broad theme "Resource Rights Under Fire: Engaging Stakeholder Perspectives on Africa’s Extractive Industry Disputes".

Join us for the "Africa Arbitration Day - Paris" at the prestigious Paris Arbitration Centre by Delos. This in-person event, scheduled as part of the Paris Arbitration Week, will bring together experts in the field of arbitration to discuss the latest trends and developments in the extractive industries in Africa.

Featuring: Keynote & Panel Discussions followed by a Cocktail Reception. Panel session speakers include Attorneys-General, African government representatives, and global thought leaders. The sessions will explore the challenges and opportunities in mining and resource rights across Africa.

️Who should attend? – The event is free and open to all arbitration practitioners interested in the extractive industries and dispute resolution in Africa.

Why attend? Network with professionals, gain valuable insights, and enhance your knowledge of this dynamic industry. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance your expertise in arbitration.

Register now to secure your spot!

Host Speakers

Abayomi OKUBOTE
Professor and International Arbitration Partner
Africa Arbitration Academy

Guest Speakers

Olivier POGNON
CEO
African Legal Support Facility
Mohamed ABDEL WAHAB
Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University - Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups, Zulficar & Partners
Salimatou DIALLO
Managing Partner and Founding Partner
Managing Partner, ADNA ALN Conakry, Guinea
Noor DAVIES
Partner
White & Case LLP
Tafadzwa PASIPANODYA
Partner, Foley Hoag Washington DC
FOLEY HOAG
Iris SAUVAGNAC
Senior Associate
Hogan Lovells
Thabo CHAKAKA-NYIRENDA
Hon. Attorney General for the Republic of Malawi
Hon. Attorney General for the Republic of Malawi
Mmako ABRAM
Hon. Attorney General for the Republic of Botswana
Hon. Attorney General for the Republic of Botswana
Alpha SESAY
Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Sierra Leone
Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Sierra Leone
Sarah FAFA KPODO
Legal Director, Ministry of Energy & Green Transition, Ghana
Legal Director, Ministry of Energy & Green Transition, Ghana
Daniel MUZOORA
Legal Counsel, Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Legal Counsel, Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Lolade TIJANI
Attorney, Chevron Nigeria
Attorney, Chevron Nigeria
Nania OWUSU-ANKOMAH
Partner
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah

Cocktail

The conference will be followed by a cocktail reception.
16:30 - 17:30

Venue


92 rue Réaumur
75002 Paris
Information :
3rd Floor
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