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AGENDA OF THE WORKSHOP

Judicial Workshop on Creating Effective Commercial Courts

Tunis, Tunisia

April 24-27, 2017

Sponsored By: The Tunisian Ministry of Justice And The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) –U.S. Department of Commerce-

EXPERTS

The Honorable Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

The Honorable Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al-Sabousy, Chief Judge, Commercial Court Dubai Courts

PrSami BostanjiDean of the Tunis Faculty of Law and Political Science

Guillaume Deroubaix, Managing Director, LexisNexis Middle East & North Africa

WORKSHOP AGENDA

DAY 1

Monday, April 24

Welcoming Remarks, Court Specialization

9:00 AM        Welcoming Remarks & Introduction of Speakers and Participants

Speakers:       His Excellency the Minister of Justice of Tunisia

                                   US Embassy Representative

Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

Adam Al-Sarraf, CLDP

9:30 AM        The Role of Courts in the Economy and in Economic Development

Speaker:        Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

·        The importance of an efficient, transparent and predictable dispute resolution process for the business community

·        The role of the courts in attracting foreign investment and trade                                                                      

10:15 AM      The Doing Business Indicators: Assessing the Impact of Courts on Businesses

Speaker:         Adam Al-Sarraf, CLDP

·        The Doing Business Methodology

·        The “Enforcing Contracts” Indicator-Court Automation, Specialization

·        Country rankings

10:45 AM      Overview of Court Specialization and Processes in MENA Region

·        Each delegation will present on developments and reforms implemented to streamline the dispute resolution process for commercial cases

11:45 AM      Coffee Break

12:15 PM      Court Specialization and Structure

Speakers:                   Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

                                  Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al-Sabousy

·        Importance of specialization for business community (Doing Business Rankings)-speed, competence, predictability

·        Customizing courts to serve economic and business needs

·        Identifying the types and sizes of disputes that may require a specialized, streamlined process

·        Fast tracking and emergency measures

·        Creating clear and efficient jurisdictional boundaries

·        Overview of Commercial Division of New York’s jurisdiction and local rules

·        Overview of Dubai Commercial Court’s jurisdiction and local rules

1:45 PM        Lunch

2:30 PM        Improving Efficiency Through Case Management (Part I)

Speaker:        Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al-SabousyChief Judge, Commercial Court, Dubai

Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

·        Creating streamlined procedures to adjudicate disputes within legal limitations

·        Pre-trial conferencing

·        Setting deadlines and minimizing adjournments

4:00 PM        Discussion Session

DAY 2

Tuesday, April 25

Procedural Issues in Commercial Cases and Application of International Law

9:00 AM        Review of Day 1 topics

9:30 AM        Improving Efficiency Through Case Management (Part II)

Speaker:        Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al-Sabousy

·        Mediation and other ADR

11:00 AM      Coffee Break

11:30 AM      Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in US Courts (Part I)

Speakers:                   Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

·        Challenges with new technology and authentication

     1:00 PM        Lunch

2:30 PM        Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Dubai Courts (Part II)

Speakers:                   Judge Mohammed Mubarak Al-Sabousy, Dubai Courts

·        Challenges with new technology and authentication

·        Open Discussion

3:00 PM        The Role of Online Publications for Transparent and Predictable Commercial Litigation

Speaker: Guillaume Deroubaix, Managing Director, LexisNexis Middle East & North Africa

·        The growing importance of case law in civil law countries

·        Technological developments in the legal field

·        Best practices in judicial opinion writing

3:45 PM        Coffee Break

4:15 PM        Overview of Practical Considerations in the Adjudication of Cross Border Disputes

Speakers:      Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

                       Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

PrSami Bostanji, Dean of the Tunis Faculty of Law and Political Science

·        Choice of law and conflict of laws

·        The role of international principles versus local laws in the determination of jurisdiction

·        Applicability of international treaties and conventions

·        Applicability of international commercial principles

4:45 PM        End of Day

DAY 3

Wednesday, April 26

Application of International Treaties

9:00 AM        Review of Day 2 topics

9:30 AM        Application of International Treaties in Cross Border Disputes (Part I Arbitration)

Speakers:      Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

                       Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

Pr. Lotfi Chedly, Dean of the Tunis Faculty of Legal, Social and Political Science, Tunis II

·        The importance of complying with international obligations when deciding cross-border disputes

·        The importance of predictable and consistent interpretations of international treaties

·        Public Policy exceptions to application

·        The UN Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention)

·        The importance of enforcing and protecting contractual rights in the international context

11:00 AM      Coffee Break

11:30 AM      Case Study- Enforcement of Arbitral Award Exercises

Speakers:      Judge Kevin Castel, Southern District of New York

                       Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

·        The UN Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention)

1:00 PM        Lunch

2:30 PM        Application of International Treaties in Cross Border Disputes (Part II-CISG).

This session was skipped for organiosational reasons.

Speakers:      

                       Mr. Ahmed Ouerfelli, Former Judge, Managing Partner, Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels

PrSami Bostanji, Dean of the Tunis Faculty of Law and Political Science

·        The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)

·        Using international principles to fill gaps in domestic laws (e.g. UNIDROIT principles)

4:00PM         Case Study on Application of CISG

This session was skipped for organiosational reasons.

·        The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)

·        Using international principles to fill gaps in domestic laws (e.g. UNIDROIT principles)

DAY 4

Thursday, April 27

Private Sector Roundtable

:00 AM        Review of Day 3 topics

9:30 AM        Roundtable with Private Sector Community on Improving Court Procedures

Speakers:       Emna Krichene, Attorney

Aslan Berjeb, Attorney, Berjeb Lawyers

UTICA, Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts

CONECT, Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises

11:30 AM      Coffee Break

12:00 AM      Developing Court Specialization Strategies for MENA Region

                       Moderated by Adam Al-Sarraf

1:00 PM        Closing Remarks and Distribution of Certificates

2:00 PM        Lunch

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