Prof. Marike Paulsson, Secretary-General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution and Vice-Chair of the BCDR Board of Trustees, participated in several prominent panels during the São Paulo Arbitration Week held from 14 to 18 October 2024. The week brought together international experts, practitioners, and academics to discuss pressing topics in arbitration, compliance, and the impact of technology.
On 14 October 2024, Prof. Paulsson was a key speaker at the XI Edition CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress and the 17th Biennial IFCAI Conference, participating in a panel that examined how legal cultures shape the production of evidence in arbitration. The discussion addressed differences between common law and civil law jurisdictions, jurisdictional approaches, handling expert evidence, and the role of the IBA Rules in harmonizing practices. Strategies for navigating these cultural differences were also provided, offering practical insights for arbitration practitioners.
On 16 October, and as part of a special event organized by Paul Hastings, Prof. Paulsson joined a diverse team of experts to explore holistic approaches to deals and disputes in the context of Brazilian arbitration. The discussion emphasized the importance of integrating contracts and compliance measures into arbitration practices, highlighting contemporary challenges and strategies for effective dispute resolution.
On 18 October in an event hosted by the Instituto dos Advogados de São Paulo (IASP) and the Associação Latinoamericana de Arbitragem (ALArb) focused on the evolving role of technology in dispute resolution, Prof. Paulsson engaged in discussions regarding innovative technological solutions, including online arbitration and the works of the United Nations Commission in facilitating these advancements.