Resolving Energy Disputes in Africa: Arbitration and other ADR

Paris, France

Cleary Gottlieb partners Laurie Achtouk-Spivak, Christopher P. Moore, and Naomi Tarawali moderated the panel, “Resolving Energy Disputes in Africa: Arbitration and other ADR,” as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2023.

The panel discussion followed a hybrid format with practitioners from around the continent and arbitral institution representatives, who discussed de-escalation strategies in energy disputes and the future for arbitration of energy investment disputes.

Panelists included:

• Aisha Abdallah, Partner, ALN Kenya
• Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo, Partner, HBE Avocats
• Jimmy Kodo, Dispute Resolution Attorney and Arbitrator, Kodo Law
• Diane Okoko, Arbitrator and Principal Partner, Marcus-Okoko & Co.
• Sébastien Pépin, Counsel, ICC

The session was hosted at Cleary’s Paris office.