Paris Meets Rome: Lex Arbitri and the Fate of Arbitral Awards

Presentation

Objective: compare lex arbitri and judicial approaches between France and Italy.

The session will analyse recent divergences and key differences to bear in mind when choosing Paris or Rome as an arbitration seat, including divergences between courts on critical enforcement and annulment issues (such as Italy and France’s approaches to recognition of partially set-aside awards, suspension of enforcement pending set-aside proceedings, the scope of public policy defenses, and challenges based on arbitrator impartiality and independence).

Through analysis of recent case law from the Paris Court of Appeal and the Italian Supreme Court, practitioners will gain practical insights for navigating enforcement strategy across these two essential European jurisdictions.

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Speakers:
- Laurie Achtouk-Spivak, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
- Carlo Santoro, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
- Paolo Bertoli, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb
- Chiara Capalti, Counsel, Cleary Gottlieb
- Sarah Schröder, Senior Attorney, Cleary Gottlieb
- Basile Zajdela, Lawyer to the Conseil d'Etat/Cour de Cassation, Froger & Zajdela
- Francisco Trebucq, Counsel, International Chamber of Commerce
- Valentine Chessa, Partner, MCL Arbitration
- Nino Cusimano, Secretary General & Director of Development, Nexans

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12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for a welcome lunch.

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Please note that seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whilst registration secures your place at the event, it does not guarantee a seat in the auditorium. Should the room reach capacity, guests will be warmly welcomed into our secondary conference room, where the session will be broadcast live.
We encourage you to arrive early to avoid any inconvenience and to make the most of the experience.