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Where is the hearing centre?  <\/span>\/ What does it look like?  <\/span>\/ How easy is it to get there?<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The hearing centre is at 82-92 rue R\u00e9aumur, in the 2nd<\/sup><\/span> arrondissement<\/i> of Paris. It is in a post-Haussmann, end 19th<\/sup><\/span> century grand magasin<\/i> building. It was part of an architectural movement that represented a modern new Paris adopting innovative building techniques that gave rise to broad, open spaces with a focus on height, breadth and light. The building itself has been meticulously renovated to preserve the spirit of the grand magasin<\/i>, with large windows providing broad vistas across the zinc roof tops of Paris towards the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n

The centre is centrally located: see further here<\/a> for a map, and information about taxi drop-off, nearby public transport lines, and airport connections.<\/p>\n

The area is the former textiles and crafts part of the city, mere minutes\u2019 walk away from the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre and the Picasso Museum amongst others, and on the cusp of the lively Marais district and various pedestrianised areas for restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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How many hearing rooms and what are the largest hearings that can be hosted?<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

There are 4 hearing rooms that can seat 28-36 people each. The hearing rooms can be combined by pairs through a collapsible wall to host even larger hearings, seating up to 80 people (or 100+ depending on the layout). Furthermore, there are 12 breakout rooms, several of which are large enough to accommodate smaller arbitration hearings and\/or mediations, plus one 4-person meeting room and visiting offices, which can also serve for witnesses and experts in isolation during cross-examination breaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Is there an arbitrator lounge? <\/span><\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The use and value of an arbitrator lounge should not be misunderstood. The necessary separation and space in order to maintain distance from counsel while being able to discuss, consider and relax with colleagues is a valuable service that modern international hearing centres recognise. Consequently, the Paris arbitrator lounge is a first-class executive style salon designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.<\/p><\/div>

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Is the centre only for arbitration hearings?<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Besides arbitration hearings, PAC is also available for mediations, board meetings, corporate events and conferences, due diligence\/physical data rooms, internal investigation hearings, and much more. PAC is a premium corporate venue.<\/p><\/div>

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Where are the nearest hotels, and costs?<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Within a 15-minute walking radius of the hearing centre there are 27 four and five star hotels: see a map here<\/a>. In addition there are two apartment hotels, and four more five-star hotels just beyond the radius within a 20 minute walk. The cost in Paris for hotels tends to range from a few hundred EUR per night to several thousand depending on need and availability. PAC will be negotiating special rates with these hotels for all members of the hearing centre and end users.<\/p><\/div>

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Can I rent an office and if so for how long and at what cost?<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

PAC is equipped with several visitor offices. A price list is available here.<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Is the centre accessible to guests with reduced mobility?<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Yes, the centre has been intentionally designed so as to be accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Several lifts provide access to the hearing centre, which is all on the same floor. Where steps are involved, a ramp is also available to facilitate access.<\/p><\/div>

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Is the centre ERP-certified?<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Yes, it is a regulatory requirement for venues such as hearing centres to be ERP-certified. ERP stands for \u00e9tablissement recevant du public <\/em>(venue receiving the general public) and lays down standards for safety and security, as well as standards for accessibility for guests with reduced mobility.<\/p><\/div>

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Who designed PAC?<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Founding Directors, Iain McKenny and Hafez Virjee, worked closely with a Design Committee composed of the following leading practitioners from the international arbitration community, together with D&B contractors Sowen<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Chairs \u2013 Dr Yas Banifatemi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes, Paris),\u00a0<\/span>Gary Born<\/span> (WilmerHale, London) and\u00a0<\/span>Anneliese Day KC<\/span>(Fountain Court Chambers, London)<\/p>\n

Funke Adekoya SAN<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(Independent Arbitrator, Lagos),\u00a0<\/span>Julie B\u00e9dard<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York),\u00a0<\/span>Karina Goldberg<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados, S\u00e3o Paulo),\u00a0<\/span>Thomas Granier<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Anima Dispute Resolution, Paris),\u00a0<\/span>Neil Kaplan CBE KC SBS<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Arbitration Chambers, Melbourne),\u00a0<\/span>Elie Kleiman<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Jones Day, Paris),\u00a0<\/span>Sara Koleilat-Aranjo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Dubai),\u00a0<\/span>Christopher Lau SC<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(3 Verulam Buildings, Singapore),\u00a0<\/span>Erin Miller-Rankin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Dubai),\u00a0<\/span>Cameron Murphy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Profile Investment, London),\u00a0<\/span>Charles Nairac<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(White & Case, Paris),\u00a0<\/span>Gabrielle Nater-Bass<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Homburger, Zurich),\u00a0<\/span>Marily Paralika<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Fieldfisher, Paris),\u00a0<\/span>Prof. Guido Tawil<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(Arbitration Chambers, Punta del Este)<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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