Event Overview

Crossroads of Commerce: International Business Law and Arbitration in a Globalized Economy

In an era marked by increasingly complex cross-border transactions and evolving legal frameworks, the role of international arbitration and business law has never been more pivotal. This AIJA seminar will bring together legal practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and institutional representatives to explore the intersection of international commerce, investment, and dispute resolution.

As Morocco continues to position itself as a strategic gateway between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Marrakesh stands out as a natural venue to examine the legal trends shaping business and arbitration practices across different regions, having hosted the summit that led to the establishment of the World Trade Organization. Organized jointly by the International Arbitration Commission and the International Business Law Commission, the event will offer a dynamic platform for dialogue on topics such as investment structuring, regulatory compliance, governance, and the development of international arbitration.

Through panels, roundtables, and practical workshops, participants will engage with the pressing legal issues that impact global trade and investment, with a particular focus on emerging markets and the evolving role of Africa and its economic partners in the international legal order.

AIJA Commissions involved
  • International Arbitration
  • International Business Law (+ Sports Law)

Fees & General Info

There are currently no registration fees available.

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Scholarships

If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.

Organising Committee

Imède EL MOUDDEN
Imède EL MOUDDEN AKD Luxembourg (LUXEMBOURG)
Marta MONCAU PORTELLA
Marta MONCAU PORTELLA ARCO ABOGADOS Y ASESORES TRIBUTARIOS, S.L. (SPAIN)
Othmane SAADANI
Othmane SAADANI Bin Sevan Advocates (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
Dimosthenis STEFANOPULOS
Dimosthenis STEFANOPULOS Altenburger Ltd legal + tax (SWITZERLAND)
Sander VAN SOMEREN GRÉVE
Sander VAN SOMEREN GRÉVE MAAK Advocaten (NETHERLANDS)
Steven ZHOU
Steven ZHOU Shanghai Hui Ye Law Firm (CHINA)

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