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MAURITIUS ARBITRATION WEEK

10 to 14 June 2019

About the Mauritius Arbitration Week

The Mauritius Arbitration Week (MAW), organised every year by the MCCI Arbitration and Mediation

Center (MARC), is a week dedicated to arbitration and its role in facilitating investment and trade across

the globe.

The week is marked by a series of events on hot topics by leading practitioners which address important

issues and development in this field.

Events for the Mauritius Arbitration Week include conferences, seminars, workshops, social and network-

ing events.

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Why attend the Mauritius Arbitration Week 2019?

The MAW 2019 is the event not to be missed for CEOs, finance executives, in-house counsel, lawyers,

company secretaries and other professionals keen to master dispute resolution proceedings efficiently and

to keep up to date on latest trends and happenings in the arbitration world.

Join us to hear the latest thinking on hot topics by renowned arbitration experts, to participate in debates

and to build a fruitful network of contacts.

Some pictures of the first edition of MAW held from 21 to 25 May 2018

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Testimonials

Mr Neil Kaplan, CBE QC SBS, President, MARC Court; International Arbitrator, Arbitration

Chambers

“MARC’s first Arbitration Week was very successful due to strong local support as well as the presence of

senior practitioners from overseas who genuinely see the potential for Mauritius to gain a place on the world

arbitration map. The conference was supported by the Government in the presence of the Acting Solicitor

General. Many people attended the whole week and were thus able to benefit from various training events

including the first Tribunal Secretaries course held in Mauritius under the guidance of Sarah Grimmer, the

Chair of the MARC Advisory Board. I was particularly proud to be able to announce the coming into force

of the new cutting-edge MARC Arbitration Rules drafted by a small committee guided by Cheng Yee

Khong, a Court member. I was also pleased to announce that Lord Neuberger and Mrs Peeroo had also

joined the Court. I look forward to Mauritius Arbitration Week 2019!”

Ms Sarah Grimmer, Chair, MARC Advisory Board; Secretary-General, Hong Kong International

Arbitration Centre

“The inaugural Mauritius Arbitration Week 2018 was a well-organised and enriching event. Each day

comprised sessions that were innovative, interactive and informative. The venues were conveniently located

meaning that all sessions were well-attended. As the number of attendees was not vast, over the course of

the week, people got to know each other in a way that is not possible at larger events. I thoroughly enjoyed

the week and would recommend it to anyone interested in Mauritius’s development as an arbitration venue,

and its economic links with countries on the African continent and in Asia, particularly along the Indian

Ocean rim.”

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Dr Jalal El Ahdab, Member, MARC Advisory Board; Partner, Bird & Bird

“The 1st edition of the MAW was evidently a success, which you do not simply measure by the number of

attendees, but also by their quality. Youth was there, ready to embrace the future of Mauritius as THE next

arbitration venue in the region and beyond to become the interface between Africa and Asia. All was there:

the spirit, the ambition, the standard, the legal frame, the diversity and, last but not least, Port Louis' sun.

Because, yes, the future of arbitration in Mauritius looks bright and no doubt this 1st MAW will have

contributed thereto.”

Mr Hussein Haeri, Partner and Co-Head, International Arbitration, Withers LLP

“The quality of the program and speakers and the impeccable organisation of the Mauritius Arbitration

Week 2018 augur well for the establishment of Mauritius as a major arbitration centre in the region. The

Arbitration Week was testament to Mauritius' emergence as an increasingly prominent jurisdiction for in-

ternational arbitration."

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Mr Abdul-Lateef Jinadu, Barrister, Keating Chambers

“I was happy and honoured to attend and speak at the Mauritius Arbitration Week 2018 organised by

MARC. The launch of the MARC rules provided an apposite basis around which the Arbitration Week was

organised. The revision and relaunch of the MARC Rules is timely as Mauritius seeks to position itself as

a leading arbitral centre given its position at the cross roads between Africa and Asia and as a private sector

organisation, MARC is best placed to provide a leading role in Mauritius developing as a leading arbitral

centre on the African continent. The range and calibre of speakers and topics organised for the Arbitration

Week was impressive. The talks were informative and the discussions and contributions from the audiences

were thought provoking. The social and networking events showcased the beauty of Mauritius as an island

and the incredible warmth and hospitality of the Mauritian people.”

Mr Mohammed Karega, Head, Mombasa Dispute team, Anjarwalla& Khanna

“The Mauritius Arbitration Week was one of the best international arbitration events I have attended. “The

New Marc Arbitration Rules in Practice: A Snapshot” training session gave a really informative overview

of the new rules and was very timely. This was a great educational course and I thoroughly enjoyed attend-

ing and speaking at the conference, which I must say was very well organised. It was a great opportunity

to interact and share experiences with highly respected professionals in the arbitration field.”

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Mr Sebastian La Hausse de Lalouvière, Group Legal Counsel, Omnicane Ltd.

“The Mauritius Arbitration Week 2018 proved to be an enriching experience. The most memorable expe-

rience was engaging with both local and international arbitration experts as well as sharing my arbitration

experience with these experts from an in-house counsel perspective. Moreover, as a prospective client in

terms of retaining arbitration services (be it legal or administrative), it proved to be an ideal networking

forum.”

Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo, Former Director, Asian International Arbitration Centre

“The rise of the ADR scene in Mauritius in recent years has been phenomenal, adding value to the global

ADR community as a whole. The organising of the 1st Mauritius Arbitration Week certainly fortifies this

trajectory and I’m sure it will continue to set the right tone for years to come.

It was pleasing to see so many key ADR figures gathered in Port Louis to share their thoughts and ideas,

sparking insightful discourse. Had the pleasure in delivering several presentations myself with the essential

message being; the future of arbitration definitely lies on a regional and collaborative approach with inno-

vation and inclusiveness being important components.

Looking forward to the 2nd edition of MAW!”

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Professor Jeffrey Waincymer, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator; Adjunct Professor, National

University of Singapore

“Congratulations to MARC on its launch of state-of-the-art arbitration rules, together with a wonderful

arbitration week conducted by leading Mauritian practitioners. With its excellent staff and support base,

MARC is poised for great success in the region and I wish it all the best in its endeavors.”

Dr Nicolas Wiegand, Partner, CMS Hasche Sigle Hong Kong LLP

“CMS is proud to have been a part of the first edition of the Mauritius Arbitration Week in 2018. It was an

incredibly well run and thoroughly organized event with a message and a purpose. It was great to discuss

the future landscape of arbitration, in particular in the context of Asian-African trade and investments that

will inevitably lead to disputes, and how Mauritius can continue to play a greater role in it. A special thank

you to Neil Kaplan and the MARC team for all their hard work that made the week possible. We look

forward to next year and the continued success of Mauritius Arbitration Week.”

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Mr Jeremy Wilson, Partner & Co-Chair of International Arbitration, Covington & Burling LLP

“It was an honour to participate in the first edition of the Mauritius Arbitration Week – celebrating MARC’s

innovative new rules and Mauritius as a centre for international arbitration.

MARC, under the leadership of Neil Kaplan QC and its advisory board, did an excellent job in engaging

the Mauritian bar and a diverse group of international arbitration practitioners in lively and informative

discussions on how arbitration counsel, working with their clients, can apply the new MARC Rules to

minimise time and costs and improve efficiency in international arbitration.

The first edition of the Mauritius Arbitration Week marks an exciting new chapter for both MARC and

Mauritius as a centre for international arbitration, especially for disputes emanating from Asia and Africa.”

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Sponsorship Opportunities

This second edition of the MAW will be an ideal opportunity to promote your organisation and to reach out

to local and international delegates, including in Asia and in Africa, and to access a growing arbitration

sector and market in this region.

A various range of sponsorship opportunities has been developed and designed to suit a range of needs.

Early confirmation of your sponsorship will ensure an even higher level of exposure.

Why Sponsor the MAW?

• Unique marketing and brand exposure

• Opportunity to make valuable contacts

• Be part of a highly specialized forum in the global dispute solutions community

• As a MAW Sponsor, your organization is supporting a respected community of dispute resolution

providers for better business and economic development.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact the MARC Secretariat via:

[email protected]

Please do not hesitate to check events which were organised during the first edition of MAW in 2018:

www.mauritiusarbitrationweek.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.mauritiusarbitrationweek.org/

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I) Premier Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship packages for the MARC Conference

PLATINUM

MUR

250,000

Supporting Or-

ganisations

/ADR Institu-

tions

MUR 100,000

GOLD

MUR

100,000

SILVER

MUR

70,000

BRONZE

MUR

50,000

Complimentary conference pass 3 2 2 1 1

Logo on the Conference Bag ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Logo on an individual banner at

the venue of the Conference ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Logo on signage at the venue of

the Conference ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

One A4-sized corporate market-

ing flyer in each participant’s

pack

Flyer or

brochure

Flyer or

brochure ✓ ✓ ✗

Acknowledgement of your

organisation’s sponsorship status

on-screen between the confer-

ence sessions

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Advertisement in the Conference

programme including a corpo-

rate description of a maximum of

100 words

Full page Full page Full page Half page Quarter

page

Logo and link on the Mauritius

Arbitration Week website ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Corporate description (150

words) on the Mauritius Arbitra-

tion Week website

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

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Exclusive acknowledgement of

the sponsorship status on the

home page of the Mauritius Ar-

bitration Week website

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗



in the sponsor section of the

Mauritius Arbitration Week

website and the Conference pro-

gramme

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓



in the final announcement of the

event

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Invitation to the Opening

Reception

3 2 2 1 1

Name and logo displayed on

each bar and food station at the

Opening Reception

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Opportunity to display promo-

tional and informational litera-

ture at the Opening Reception

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗



at the Opening Reception

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Invitation to the official Gala

Dinner

3 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗



at the official Gala Dinner

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Invitation to the official After

Party

3 2 2 1 1



at the official After Party

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

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II) Sponsored Events:

Opening Reception (Evening) - MUR 150,000

•Your organisation's name and logo on the MAW website and in the Conference programme

•Opportunity to speak for 5 minutes at the beginning of the Opening Reception

•Designation as Co-sponsor of the Opening Reception

•Your organisation’s banner at the check-in area of the Opening Reception

•Your organisation’s name and logo displayed on each bar and food station at the Opening Reception

•An opportunity to display your organisation’s promotional and informational literature at the Opening

Reception

•One complimentary Conference pass

•Three complimentary entrance passes to the Opening Reception

Gala Dinner - MUR 200,000


•Opportunity to speak for 5 minutes at the welcome reception before the Gala Dinner

•Designation as a Co-sponsor of the Gala Dinner

•Your organisation’s banner at the check-in area of the Gala Dinner

•An opportunity to display your organisation’s promotional and informational literature at the Gala Dinner


•Three complimentary entrance passes to the Gala Dinner

After Party, MUR 75,000


•Opportunity to speak for 5 minutes at the beginning of the After Party

•Designation as a Co-sponsor of the After Party

•Your organisation’s banner at the check-in area of the After Party

•An opportunity to display your organisation’s promotional and informational literature at the After Party


•Three complimentary entrance passes to the After Party

III) Sponsored Items:

Name tag and Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive): MUR 30,000

The opportunity to provide Nametags and Lanyards branded with your organisation’s logo, to be distributed

to each conference attendee upon registration.

As our Nametags and Lanyard Sponsor, you will enjoy the following benefits:

•Acknowledgement of your organisation will be made during the Conference

•Your organisation’s logo printed on each Nametag’s lanyard


•One complimentary conference pass

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Conference USB Memory Stick Sponsor (Exclusive)- MUR 25,000

The opportunity to provide USB Memory Sticks, branded with your organisation’s name and logo, to be

distributed to each conference attendee upon registration.

As our Conference USB Memory Stick Sponsor, you will enjoy the following benefits:


•Each Conference participant will be provided with a USB Memory Stick with your organisation’s logo

printed on it.



As sponsor, you will be responsible for associated costs including design, purchasing, shipping and coor-

dinating delivery of the USB Memory Sticks to the MARC Secretariat, at the latest, 5 days before the

Conference. MARC may issue guidelines as to minimum quality of the USB Memory Sticks and must

approve the eventual choice and design of the product. Please coordinate all details with the MARC Team

at [email protected]

Conference Notepad and Pen Sponsor (Exclusive) - MUR 25,000

The opportunity to provide Notepads and Pens branded with your organisation’s name and logo, to be

distributed to each conference attendee upon registration.

As our Conference Notepad and Pen Sponsor, you will enjoy the following benefits:


•Your organisation’s logo printed on each Conference Notepad and Pen.




dinating delivery of the Notepads and Pens to the MARC Secretariat, at the latest, 5 days before the Con-

ference. MARC may issue guidelines as to minimum quality of the Notepads and Pens and must approve

the eventual choice and design of the products. Please coordinate all details with the MARC Team at mau-

[email protected]

Conference Bag Insert (Unlimited): MUR 15,000

The opportunity to provide Conference Bag Insert or small promotional item branded with your organisa-

tion’s name and logo, to be distributed to each conference attendee upon registration.

•As a Conference Bag Insert Sponsor, you will have your organisation's name and logo on the MAW web-

site and in the Conference programme


dinating delivery of the Conference Bag Insert to the MARC Secretariat, at the latest, 5 days before the

Conference. MARC may issue guidelines as to minimum quality of the Conference Bag Insert and must

approve the eventual choice and design of the product. Please coordinate all details with the MARC Team

at [email protected]

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Sponsorship Acceptance Form

We would like to sponsor the following option (please tick):

□ Platinum - MUR 250,000

□ Supporting Organisations/ADR Institutions - MUR 100,000

□ Gold - MUR 100,000

□ Silver - MUR 70,000

□ Bronze - MUR 50,000

□ Opening Ceremony - MUR 150,000

□ Gala Dinner - MUR 200,000

□ After party - MUR 75,000

□ Nametag and Lanyard Sponsor - MUR 30,000

□ Conference USB Memory Stick Sponsor - MUR. 25,000

□ Conference Notepad and Pen Sponsor - MUR 25,000

□ Conference Bag Insert - MUR 15,000

Terms & Conditions

1. Sponsorship acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

2.Payment should be made 2 weeks after the invoice is issued, and in any event before the Mauritius Arbi-

tration Week 2019.

3. There is no refund for any cancellation of sponsorship after payment.

4.The sponsorship fees do not include free conference registration unless specifically stated in the sponsor-

ship opportunities details.

5. Sponsors are not allowed to sublet, assign or apportion any part of the sponsoring item(s) nor represent,

advertise or distribute literature or materials for the products or services of any other company(ies) or

organisation(s).

6. MARC will not be liable for any damage or loss to a sponsor’s properties through fire, theft, accident, or

any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise.

7. The programme of the conference and subsequent events are subject to change without prior notice.

Read and approved:

Organisation name: …………………………………………………………..................................

Name: ……………………………………………...........................................................................

Position: ………………………………………………………………………….….......................

Email: ………………………………….……Tel:…………………………………………………..

Address:……………………………………………………………………………….....................

Signature:……………………………………………Date:…………………………......................

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Payment Details:

By Cheque: in favour of MCCI

By Bank Transfer:

Bank References:

Beneficiary Bank: The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd

Address: Port Louis

Swift/BIC code: MCBLMUMU

International Bank Account Number (IBAN): MU11MCBL0901000000052615000MUR

Account Owner: Mauritius Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Account Number:000010052615

Please return the completed Sponsorship Acceptance Form by 15 March 2019:

To: The MARC Permanent Secretariat

By email: [email protected]

or by post: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

6, Adolphe de Plevitz Street, Port Louis.

For more information, please call on (+230) 203 4830.

mailto:[email protected]

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