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H.E. Prof. Marie-Claude Najm Kobeh

Former Minister of Justice, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Saint-Joseph University
Marie-Claude Najm is “Agrégée des facultés françaises de droit”, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, and former Minister of Justice of Lebanon. She served for many years as Visiting Professor at Panthéon-Assas University (Paris II) and Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris I), Director of the Centre of Legal Studies and Research for the Arab World (CEDROMA- USJ), and President of the Private Law Department. Professor Najm is also a member of the Beirut Bar and works as a legal consultant mainly in the field of private international law.
9.00 – 10:15

Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025

Between Bench and Tribunal: Do Arbitration and the Judiciary Cooperate or Compete?

This panel delves into the evolving interplay between national courts and arbitral tribunals, examining whether they ultimately reinforce or undermine one another. Panelists will discuss how each system’s procedures, rulings, and interventions can shape the broader landscape of dispute resolution, touching on topics such as judicial oversight of arbitration, enforcement of awards, and collaborative best practices. Attendees will gain insights into the real-world tension points and promising pathways for achieving both efficiency and fairness when courts and arbitration meet.