The Commercial Arbitration Centre is pleased to invite the arbitral community and other interested parties to the doctoral thesis presentation entitled “Waiver of Fundamental Procedural Rights – The Particular Case of the Right to Apply for the Setting Aside of the Arbitral Award in International Arbitration”, by Professor Dr. Joana Galvão Teles, Member of the CAC Board.
The event will take place on 23 January 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Noble Hall of the CCIP.
The presentation will also feature the participation of Professor Dr. Mariana França Gouveia, Professor Dr. Paula Costa e Silva, and Professor Dr. Carlos Alberto Carmona.
Please refer to the programme for further details about the event.
The event will be held in person and is free of charge; however, prior registration is required via this form.
Further information regarding the publication of the thesis by Almedina may be consulted here.
Programme
5:00 – 5:15 p.m. – Opening: Professor Dr. Mariana França Gouveia
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. – Presentation of the book by Professor Dr. Paula Costa e Silva
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. – Greater party autonomy in the post-award phase of international arbitration: yes or no?
Moderator: Professor Dr. Joana Galvão Teles
Speakers: Professor Dr. Carlos Alberto Carmona and Professor Dr. Paula Costa e Silva
6:45 – 7:15 p.m. – Closing remarks and acknowledgements: Professor Dr. Joana Galvão Teles and Professor Dr. Mariana França Gouveia
Event Information
Date: 23 January 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Noble Hall, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 89, 1169-022 Lisbon
Format: In-person event
