The arbitration agreement: where do we (ex)stand?

Presentation

The event will start at 9:00 a.m., with a networking breakfast scheduled from 8:30 a.m.

This event will explore one of the most debated and evolving issues in international arbitration: the scope and extension of the arbitration agreement. Taking a comparative approach, the discussion will examine how arbitral tribunals and national courts across different jurisdictions address questions such as non-signatories, group of companies, assignment, and consent.

Hosted by Julie Spinelli and Gabriele Ruscalla, the panel will bring together leading voices from both academia and practice. It will feature Professor Bernard Hanotiau, the leading authority in the field; Maria Irene Perruccio (Webuild), offering a practical, user-oriented perspective; and Stella Leptourgou (ICC) and Christoffer Coello Hedberg (DIAC), who will provide institutional viewpoints.

By confronting doctrinal analysis, institutional practice, and judicial approaches, the event aims to foster a dynamic discussion on how far the arbitration agreement can - and should - be extended in contemporary international arbitration.