20 May 2026
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17:00 — 18:00
Shake-out run
An optional and informal pre-event providing an opportunity to spend time outdoors, engage in light physical activity, and connect with fellow conference participants in a relaxed atmosphere before the formal programme begins.
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18:00 — 20:00
After Run Reception (Refresh & Connect)
21 May 2026
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08:45 — 09:45
Registration and morning coffee
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09:45 — 09:55
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09:55 — 10:10
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10:10 — 11:45
Session I Hot topics in M&A transactions
- M&A arbitration around the world: what’s making headlines
- Key developments, emerging trends & risks
- The most remarkable deals of the past two years
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11:45 — 12:30
Keynote address
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler interviewed by Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz
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12:30 — 13:30
Lunch
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13:30 — 13:50
Case study
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13:50 — 14:55
Session II Experts speak numbers, arbitrators speak law: decoding the language of quantum in M&A disputes by arbitrators
- The nuances of legal reasoning
- The rationale of causation principle
- The art of probabilities in asset /cash flow based valuations
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14:55 — 15:30
Coffee break
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15:30 — 16:45
Session III The hidden ally: state courts’ support in M&A arbitrations
- Support in witness examination
- Support in document production
- The challenges of common law and continental law systems
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16:45 — 17:05
Case study
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17:05 — 17:15
Closing remarks
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19:30
Gala dinner
22 May 2026
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09:00 — 09:30
Registration and morning coffee
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09:30 — 09:40
Opening and welcome
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09:40 — 10:00
Session I Ore - Introduction into Ukraine-United States mineral resources agreement
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10:00 — 11:15
Session II Drill - the technical experts panel
- The differences between public disclosure (i.e., NI 43-101 and JORC) and valuation (i.e., CIMVAL or VALMIN)
- The level of study of mining projects
- Understanding the key technical risks of mining projects (Geological, Geotechnical, Mine Planning, Construction and Mine Startup Timing, Initial and Replacement Capital Costs, Operating Costs, and Market)
- The pros and cons of site-visits
- Should all mineral reserves and mineral resources on a mineral property be considered in the valuation of the mineral property?
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11:15 — 11:45
Coffee break
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11:45 — 13:15
Session III Evaluate - the economic experts panel
- From asset-based to cash-flow-based valuations
- Does ‘massive’ mean ‘excessive’?
- The future of reparations in the light of Uncitral WG III proposals
- Reparations in case of non-going concern — between exploration and exploitation licence
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13:15 — 14:30
Session IV Arbitrate – the legal experts panel
- Mining as the frontline of the legitimacy crisis in investment arbitration
- Legal licence without social licence: state failure or investor miscalculation?
- ESG and investor conduct: an emerging factor in arbitral reasoning
- Are traditional BIT standards fit for purpose in mining-related disputes?
- Remedies and risk management: the future role of ISDS in the mining sector
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14:30 — 14:45
Closing remarks
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14:45 — 16:00
Flute of champagne
22 May 2026
ICC YAAF: The Great Beauty at Issue – Art and Arbitration
This session is organised independently by ICC YAAF and is not part of the official programme of the Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions conference. All conference participants are welcome to attend, regardless of age.
Please note that separate registration for this ICC YAAF event is required and the number of seats is limited.
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14:45 — 15:15
Registration
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15:15 — 15:25
Opening remarks
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15:25 — 15:45
Keynote address
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15:45 — 16:45
Discussion and Q&A
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16:45 — 17:30
Reception
