Policy commissions

 

The commission is a unique think tank and rule-making body for ICC Dispute Resolution Services. In its research capacity, the commission proposes new policies and tools by producing reports, guidelines or best practices to innovate and promote efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution in view of current developments. Together with the ICC Court and the ICC Centre for ADR it also drafts and revises the ICC’s range of rules for dispute resolution, including the ICC Rules of Arbitration and the ICC Rules of Mediation.

Get in touch with the ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission:

• Hélène van Lith , Commission Manager
• Jennifer Jones , Assistant, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 30 43

Chair

Mélanie van Leeuwen  Derains & Gharavi (The Netherlands; based in Paris)

Vice-Chairs

Babatunde Ajibade, SAN S. P. A. Ajibade & Co. (Lagos, Nigeria) José Ricardo Feris Squire Patton Boggs (Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain; based in Paris) Susanne Gropp-Stadler  Siemens AG (Germany; based in Munich) Vladimir Khvalei Baker & MckenzieCIS (Russia; based in Moscow) Caline Mouawad  Chaffetz Lindsey (Lebanon, United States; based in New York) Sharif Ali Zu’bi Ali Sharif Zu’bi Advocates & Legal Consultants (Jordan; based in Amman)

Task Force Disability Inclusion in International Arbitration

This Task Force aims to study and analyse the ways in which ICC can meet the needs of those in the international arbitration community who may need accommodations or changes for the way they work. Yas Banifatemi and Albert Jan van den Berg were named as the Task Force’s Awareness Ambassadors.

Co-Chairs

• Simon Maynard
  King & Spalding (United Kingdom)
• Katherine Ramo
  CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (United Kingdom)
• Todd Weiler
  Independent Arbitrator (Canada)

Task Force on ADR and Arbitration

This Task Force aims to assist in the efficient resolution of disputes for ICC users through the study and analysis of how different ICC ADR services are currently being used and the Task Force purpose is to find solutions in a post-COVID-19 world, including technology options when (1) assessing the most appropriate procedures when a dispute arises and (2) assisting users in building ADR procedures into their internal systems.

The Task Force is structured into four areas of work:

• Disputes resolution protocols
• ADR services
• Settlements in arbitration
• National Courts and ADR

The Task Force benefits from a consultative Advisory Board, which includes Gabrielle Kaufmann Kohler, Michael McIlwrath, Cyril Dumoulin, Edna Sussman and Hannah Tümpel.

Co-Chairs

• Chiann Bao
  Independent Arbitrator (United States/Hong Kong)
• Christopher Newmark
  Spenser Underhill Newmark (United Kingdom)

Task Force Addressing Issues of Corruption in International Arbitration

This Task Force aims to explore existing approaches to allegations or signs of corruption in disputes and articulate guidance for arbitral tribunals on how to deal with such occurrences. The Task Force benefits from close collaboration with the ICC Corporate Responsibility and Anti-Corruption Commission, as well as the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Co-Chairs

• José Ricardo Feris
  Squire Patton Boggs (France/Dominican Republic)
• Vladimir Khvalei
  Baker & Mckenzie CIS (Russia)
• Sophie Nappert
  3 Verulam Buildings Chambers (United Kingdom/Canada)

Task Force on National Rules of Procedure for Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Awards Pursuant to the New York Convention of 1958

This Task Force aims to continue its work by building a guide with practical resources for international arbitration practitioners and users.  First launched in 2008, it is designed to be consulted as a first step when considering recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in one or more countries. The guide today currently covers 79 countries and is being updated for a third edition.

Commission mandate
To serve as a global forum and rule-making body for banks worldwide, with particular focus on the financing of international trade; and to help policymakers and standard setters create a regulatory framework that facilitates trade finance throughout the world.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Banking Commission:

• Tomasch Kubiak, Policy Manager, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 28 57

Commission Chair	Lynn Ng, Global Head of Commodities, Food and Agri, ING (Netherlands)
Commission Vice-Chairs	Mencia Bobo, Global Head of Trade & Working Capital Solutions, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Spain) Marilyn Blattner-Hoyle, Global Head Trade Finance, Director, Corporate Solutions Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd (Switzerland) Merlin Dowse, Global Trade Product Manager, J.P. Morgan (US) Yina Fu, Head of Financial Ecology Solutions, Alibaba B-To-B Business Group (China) Andrew Kigira, Group Head of Trade Products, Equity Bank Ltd (Kenya) Maria Jose Llabot, Head of International, Banco de la Provincial de Córdoba (Argentina) Samuel-John Mathew, Global Head of Flow & FI Trade, Standard Chartered (Singapore) Caryn Pace-Messenger, Director, Bank of America (United States) Surath Sengupta, Managing Director & Global Head – FI, Portfolio & Distribution, HSBC (UK) Louise Taylor Digby, Head of Global Trade Strategy, SWIFT (Singapore) Florian Witt, Managing Director, Divisional Head, International Banking and Corporate Banking; Member of the Group Business Executive Committee, ODDO BHF (Germany) Xu Jun, Deputy General Manager, Global Transaction Banking, Bank of China (China)
Technical Advisers	Dave Meynell Owner TradeLC Advisory (United Kingdom) Glenn Ransier Global Standby Letters of Credit and Demand Guarantee Product Manager Wells Fargo Bank (United States) Kim Sindberg Trade Finance Consultant Sindberg Consult (Denmark)

Commission mandate
To set global business standards for international B2B transactions and provide world business input on commercial rules developed by intergovernmental organisations.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Commercial Law and Practice Commission

• Emily O’Connor, Director of Trade and Investment, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 28 26

Chair	Ercument Erdem Partner Erdem & Erdem (Turkey)
Vice-Chair	Christian Steinberger Head of Legal Services German Engineering Federation – VDMA (Germany)
International Working Groups
Incoterms® Drafting Group Co-Chairs	Christoph Martin Radtke Partner Lamy & Associes (France) David Lowe Partner Gowling WLG (United Kingdom)
Public Procurement Co-Chairs	Lauri Railas Owner Railas Attorneys (Finland) Goncalo Mota Nogueira Partner Nobre Guedes, Mota Soares & Associados (Portugal)
European Digital Agenda/Contract Law Chair	Christian Steinberger Head of Legal Services German Engineering Federation – VDMA (Germany)
Turnkey + Joint Venture/Consortium Chair	Eric Eggink Director Technip Ships, Ab Zoetermeer (The Netherlands)
B2C Online Sale Conditions Chair	Mariaelena Giorcelli Partner Buffa, Bortolotti & Mathis (Italy)
Model Contracts for Start-ups Chair	Ercument Erdem Partner Erdem & Erdem (Turkey)
Force Majeure & Hardship Chair	Fabio Bortolotti Chair Partner, Buffa, Bortolotti & Mathis (Italy)

Commission mandate
To ensure that business needs and markets are taken into account in the formulation and implementation of competition laws and policies.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Competition Commission:

• Caroline Inthavisay, Global Policy Lead – Competition, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 28 37

Chair	François Brunet Partner, Hogan Lovells (France)
Vice-Chairs	Patrick Hubert Partner Orrick (France) Jennifer Patterson Partner Arnold & Porter (United States) Cecil S. Chung   Head of International Antitrust Yulchon (Korea) Dina Kallay Head of Antitrust Ericsson (US) Irene de Angelis Director of Antitrust Affairs Intesa Sanpaolo (Italy) Susan Ning Senior Partner King & Wood Mallesons (China)
Task Forces
Court Proceedings in Antitrust Damage Claims Chair	Francois Brunet Partner Hogan Lovells (France)
Compliance and Advocacy Chair	Anne Riley Antitrust Ethics and Compliance Consultant (United Kingdom)
Compliance and Advocacy Co-Vice Chairs	Boris Kasten Head of Competition Law and General Counsel for Europe Schindler Management (Switzerland) Simone Pieri  Head of Regulatory Relations and Compliance Retail and Head of Wealth Advisory Barclays (Italy)
Merger Control Regimes Chair	Patrick Hubert Partner Orrick (France)
Merger Control Regimes Vice-Chair	Francois Brunet Partner Hogan Lovells (France)
Cartels and Leniency Co-Chairs	Luciano Di Via Partner Clifford Chance (Italy) Marcin Trepka Counsel DWF (Poland)
Due Process Co-Chair	Jennifer Patterson Partner Arnold & Porter (United States)
International Competition Network Co-Chairs	Calvin S. Goldman Partner Goodmans (Canada) James F. Rill Senior Counsel Baker Botts (United States)

Commission mandate
To develop policy recommendations and practical tools from a global business perspective on corporate responsibility and fighting corruption.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Anti-Corruption and Corporate Responsibility Commission

• Viviane Schiavi, Global Policy Lead — Anticorruption and Corporate Responsibility

Chair	Denis Simonneau    Director of European and International Relations Engie (France)
Vice-Chairs	Iohann Le Frapper      Group General Counsel Laboratoires Pierre Fabre (France) Davinder Singh Chief Executive Officer Drew & Napier (Singapore) Francois Vincke  Independent Lawyer (Belgium)

Commission mandate
To promote simplified customs and transport policies and procedures as well as other measures to facilitate international trade.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Customs and Trade Facilitation Commission

• Florence Binta Diao-Gueye, Policy Manager

Chair

John Bescec, Director of Customs and Trade Affairs, Microsoft

Vice-Chairs

Irina Kitiashvili, Head of Logistics, Diplomat Global (Georgia) Dr. Mahmut Kobal, Group Head of Customs and International Trade, Beiersdorf (Germany) Dr. Segun Olugboyegun, CEO and Founder, JOF Nigeria Limited  (Nigeria) Karen Poujade, Customs Director, Alstom (France) Anil Rajput, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, ITC Ltd (India) Alejandro Terzián, Head of the Center of Excellence for International Trade and Customs Compliance, Bayer LATAM (Argentina)

Commission mandate
To promote the global development of the digital economy and continued growth of its underlying information and communication technologies (ICTs) and related business models, through private sector policy leadership, regulatory advocacy and the promotion of best practice.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Digital Economy Commission:

• Timea Suto, Global Policy Lead — Digital, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 28 07
• Raoul Renard, Deputy Director — Legal Reform, ICC Digital Standards Initiative, tel: (0)1 646 699 5718

Chair	Carlos Lopez Blanco Former ICT Minister of Spain and current member of the Board of Directors of Telefónica Argentina
Vice-Chairs	Carolyn Nguyen   Director of Technology Policy Microsoft (United States) Christoph Steck   Director of Public Policy and Internet Telefonica (Spain) Christiaan van der Valk   Vice-President of Strategy Sovos (United States)
Strategy Council Members	Flavia Alves   Global Public Policy Manager Facebook (United States) Gonzalo Lopez-Barajas      Manager of Public Policy and Internet Telefonica (Spain) Sajda Ouachtouki Senior Manager, Engagement, Global Public Policy The Walt Disney Company (United States) Ben Wallis Director of Technology Policy Microsoft (United States)

Commission mandate
To develop policy recommendations and tools to address major global environmental and energy issues, including climate change and green economy within the framework of sustainable development, and make a substantive contribution to key intergovernmental discussions in these areas.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Environment and Energy Commission:

• Raelene Martin, Head of Sustainability, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 29 69
• Sandra Hanni, Global Policy Lead — Climate, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 30 62

Chair	Justin Perrettson Head of Global Engagements Novozymes
Vice-Chairs	Keyvan Macedo Sustainability Director Natura & Co Julia Maris Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility Engie Wendy J Miles QC Barrister Twenty Essex Tom Smith Director, Global Government Affairs Walmart

Commission mandate
To promote high ethical standards in marketing by business self-regulation through the Consolidated ICC Code of Advertising and Marketing Communications Practice and formulate world business positions and initiatives to address government actions that affect marketing and consumer protection.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Marketing and Advertising Commission:

• Raelene Martin, Head of Sustainability, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 29 69

	Brent Sanders Associate General Counsel Microsoft Corporation (United States)
Vice-Chairs	Eve Magnant Vice-President and Corporate Social Responsibility Director Publicis Groupe (France) Sheila Millar Partner Keller and Heckman (United States) Anders Stenlund Director of Legal Affairs, Competition and Consumer Policy Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Sweden) Ximena Tapias Delporte President of the Commission of Advertising Self-Regulation CONARP (Colombia)

Commission mandate
The commission serves as a global forum on all aspects of intellectual property and innovation policies, helping ICC represent the voice of business before policymakers and key institutions. The commission has a particular focus on promoting IP as a positive force for society, and helping businesses make better use of IP systems.

The commission’s flagship publication, the ICC intellectual Property Roadmap, is updated periodically and translated into several languages.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Commission on Intellectual Property

• Danny Grajales Pérez-y-Soto, Policy Manager, tel : +33 (0)1 49 53 30 55

Chair	Ingrid Baele Director, Extended enterprise risk management Deloitte Consulting & Advisory (Belgium)
Vice-Chair	Bridget Petruczok IPR&L Policy and Advocacy Ericsson (United States of America) Vishal Amin Head of Intellectual Property Policy Intel Corporation (United States of America)
Vice-Chair/Issue Rapporteurs	Richard Pfohl  Copyright Rapporteur General Counsel Music Canada & CONNECT Music Licensing (Canada) Myrtha Hurtado Rivas Trademarks Rapporteur General Counsel Brand and Marketing Properties, Licensing and Anti-Counterfeiting Nestlé (Switzerland) Caterina Strippoli Patents Rapporteur Head of Intellectual Property Enel (Italy)
Vice-Chair/Regional Ambassadors	Anand Shetty Regional Representative for India General Manager Patent Group India Unilever (India) Obianuju Otudor Regional Representative for Africa Manager IP and Technology Law MTN Group Nigeria (Nigeria) Oliver Hu Regional Representative for China Vice-President GoldChain Technological Development (China) Sergio M. Ellmann Regional Representative for Latin America Partner Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal (Argentina)

Commission mandate
To promote transparent and non-discriminatory treatment of foreign investments and earnings that eliminates tax obstacles to cross-border trade and investment.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Taxation Commission:

• Raelene Martin, Head of Sustainability, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 29 69

Chair	Christian Kaeser
Vice-Chairs	Rocío Bermúdez Mukesh Butani Matthew Herrington Tom Roesser

Commission mandate
To promote cross-border trade and investment by business and an open global economy to foster job creation, sustainable development, and improve living standards.

Get in touch with the ICC Global Trade and Investment Commission:

• Damien Bruckard, Deputy Director of Trade and Investment, tel: 33 (0)1 49 53 28 06

Chair

Ute John Head of Trade and Sustainability Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Germany/Belgium)

Vice-Chairs

Sahra English Vice President Global Public Policy, Mastercard (US) Eunice Huang Head of APAC Trade Policy Google (Singapore) Pamela Mar Executive Vice President Knowledge and Applications, Fung Group (Hong Kong/Singapore) Ricardo Ramirez Hernández   Founder & Partner RRH Consultores, S.C.; former WTO Appellate Body member (Mexico) Sophie Rice Director of Corporate Government Affairs Global Trade Policy & Advocacy, GSK (UK/Australia)