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ILI Training: Arbitration and Mediation
20 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
Washington, D.C., USA This seminar familiarizes participants with alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR). The first part of the seminar introduces participants to the goals and techniques of mediation; the second half focuses on the legal issues involved in international commercial arbitration. The emphasis throughout is on the development of practical skills through lectures and hands-on exercises. Course Advisor: Anne Marie Whitesell
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2019
May 2019
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ASA Arbitration Practice Seminar - A unique interactive and comparative format
24 May 2019 - 26 May 2019
Da Nang, Vietnam The ASA Arbitration Practice Seminar - organised with the HKIAC - follows a format developed in 1997 by ASA, and very successfully applied every year since, in cooperation with other arbitration associations and institutions around Europe, including every two years with DIS in Badenweiler, Germany. The discussion leaders are all very experienced international arbitration practitioners. During the course of two days, they will raise and discuss with the participants key legal and practical questions, as they arise in the successive stages of an international arbitration, illustrating them with examples from real cases. All the sessions are led jointly by two practitioners, one with a common law background and the other with a civil law background, thus bringing to bear, in a lively debate, the diversity of experiences in international arbitration and encouraging the development of cross-cultural sensitivity. Language: English.
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Prague Negotiation and Mediation Week
27 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
Prague, Czech Republic Join our top trainers for a week long intensive programme in international mediation and negotiation. Learn from the experts in the field and gain practical skills and strategies to get better deal and resolve disputes in international settings. Apart from the challenging programme, the organisers have prepared for you a rich social programme for networking. It includes a welcome drink in a medieval monastery, a drive with a historical tram and final cocktail at the Art Francesco Gallery with a demonstration of drypoint print.
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Specialized Summer Program on International Commercial Arbitration
28 May 2019 - 13 June 2019
Washington DC, United States This three-week Summer Program exposes practitioners and students to critical skills and practical insights into handling arbitration cases under various arbitration systems. The program brings together world-renowned practitioners and arbitrators who will present six seminars designed for professional development. The summer curriculum was carefully designed with the idea of providing participants a comprehensive understanding of how international commercial arbitration works. The program begins with general courses during the first week and continues with more specific issues. Luncheons and networking activities provide participants with the opportunity to exchange information and interact with their peers and expert instructors.
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Proposals for Amendments of the ICSID Arbitration Rules
29 May 2019
Paris, France The CERSA, Research Centre of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University Paris II Panthéon-Assas, organises a series of seminars on select topics in international investment law and investor-state dispute settlement. Int'l investment law & investor-state dispute settlement are undergoing rapid evolution and change. International investment law is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history and it is the object of various reform efforts. ISDS remains a complex mechanism and several aspects are still debated. The purpose of this series of seminars is to discuss and debate selected topics in int'l investment law and investment dispute settlement, bringing together academics, practitioners and policymakers in a small int'l group in Paris. SPEAKERS/PANELISTS: Aurélia Antonietti; Geoffroy Lyonnet; Sébastien Manciaux; Alexandra Munoz; José Àngel Rueda; Jeremy Sharpe. MODERATOR: Catharine Titi. Registration is free of charge but places are limited.
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ICC CLA Arbitration Day 2019 - XI Conferencia Latinoamericana de Arbitraje
30 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
Asunción, Paraguay ¿Qué es la CLA? Desde su primera edición en el 2009, el CEDEP, organiza la Conferencia Latinoamericana de Arbitraje (CLA). En esta ocasión estaremos celebrando que la CLA cumplediez años construyendo puentes entre América Latina y el mundo, con anteriores ediciones en Asunción, Medellín, Punta Cana, Buenos Aires, Curitiba, Miami, La Paz y Cusco. Hoy por hoy, la CLA constituye el evento anual más importante del arbitraje en Latinoamérica y uno de los más relevantes en el mundo. The tenth anniversary of the first Latin American Arbitration Conference (CLA)!
June 2019
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Africa Arbitration Academy
3 June 2019 - 21 June 2019
London, UK Established by the Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA) the Academy was established due to the rising demand for improved expertise and training of arbitration practitioners in Africa and to expose young practitioners in Africa to the current trends and developments in international commercial and investment arbitration. The inaugural lecture of the Academy will be delivered by Prof. Gary Born during an event that will also feature a debate on creation of Multilateral Investment Court by Matthew Weiniger QC, Funke Adekoya SAN, Michele Potesta, Dr. Emilia Onyema and Dr. Nyombi Chrispas.
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Bucharest Arbitration Days 2019
6 June 2019 - 7 June 2019
Bucharest, Romania The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania organises the 1st edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days 2019. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Professor Loukas Mistelis. TOPICS: * The future of investment arbitration in the post-Achmea era; * Is there a need to reform International Arbitration? (Part I and II); * Arbitration and ADR in Science & Technology Disputes; * Is thre a need to reform the taking of evidence in International Arbitration.
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G2 Annual Conference on WTO and Global Economic Regulation
7 June 2019 - 8 June 2019
Geneva, Switzerland Jointly organised by Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law and the Graduate Institute's Centre for Trade and Economic Integration (G2). KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Richard BALDWIN: "Past and Future Globalization and What It May Mean for the World Trading System". PANELS: * Geopolitics & National Security in Global Economic Regulation; * Trade Remedies When Markets Are "Distorted": Non-Market Economy Status and Alternative Approaches; * New Trends in Global Economic Regulation: In Search of Rule-Hegemony? From The New Financial and Digital Extraterritoriality to Regulatory Supervision and Recognition Agreements. ROUNDTABLES: * Update and Assessment of Negotiations, Explorations and Reform Discussions in the WTO; * "Trade-Wars": Causes, Consequences & How To Respond? CONFERENCE CHAIRS: Christopher BRUMMER and Joost PAUWELYN.
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8th DIS Baltic Arbitration Conference 2019
13 June 2019 - 14 June 2019
Riga, Latvia TOPICS: Arbitration in construction and public procurement disputes / Current events regarding BREXIT / EU and investment arbitration. Appart from discussions, the conference includes wide-ranging entertainment program, for instance, Riga City Tour, Festive dinner in Jurmala and Riverboat cruise down the river Daugava. For accompanying spouses an additional special highlight is an Art tour on 14 June. Judges of the State Court as well as lecturers and students from state universities from all countries can take part in the conference sessions free of charge. Travel scholarships are also available for students on request. FOCUS COUNTRIES: Estonia, Finland, Russian Federation and Ukraine. Online registration is open from 15 February 2019 to 10 June 2019.
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Roebuck Lecture 2019 - The Unwavering Policy Favouring Arbitration under English Law
13 June 2019
London, United Kingdom The Roebuck Lecture is an annual event, named in honour of Professor Derek Roebuck MCIArb. The ninth Roebuck Lecture, which will be delivered by Professor Stavros Brekoulakis ACIArb is entitled "The Unwavering Policy Favouring Arbitration under English Law". In an homage to Professor Roebuck, the lecture will offer an overview of the historical development of the policy of English law favouring arbitration. The lecture will argue that, contrary to the common belief, English judicial attitudes in the 18th and 19th centuries never reflected a hostility to arbitration. Join the conversation: #RoebuckLecture
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XIV International Arbitration Congress: Enhancing Arbitration's Credibility: the CEA Code of Good Practice
16 June 2019 - 18 June 2019
Madrid, Spain Throughout 2018 and the beginning of 2019, Club Español del Arbitraje (CEA) undertook to review its Code of Good Practice in order to adjust it to the latest developments in international arbitration. A Commission, split into Sub-commissions in order to give each issue better and more in-depth attention, has worked most painstakingly to produce the new Code of Good Practice, which will be presented and discussed at the Congress, so we can all reap the benefits of the experience and knowledge of the attendees, whose professional qualification and variety of legal cultures ensure the highest standards of excellence. It is our pleasure to include the program, where you will find the work sessions and the variety of specific issues each will deal with. We haven't forgotten the importance of offering networking opportunities to the attendees. There will be a full social agenda, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy all the emblematic venues and the best food Madrid has to offer.
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Workshop: Good Governance and Foreign Investment in the Natural Resources Section
17 June 2019 - 18 June 2019
Norwich, UK Foreign investment may play an important role in the drive to harness the potential of natural resources. Yet, the extent to which they will contribute to sustainable economic and social development largely depends on the adequacy of governance, intended as "the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)" (UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, 2009). Several actors are involved in governance, most prominently the government and local authorities, multinational companies (MNCs) and the population. Governance itself is a multifaceted concept that includes effectiveness, efficiency, fairness, inclusiveness, participation, accountability, transparency, public scrutiny and observance of the rule of law. Hosted by Tarcisio Gazzini, Avidan Kent, Stephan Schill and Eric De Brabandere 20 places available - refreshments provided. Booking essential.
July 2019
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GoARB International Commercial Arbitration Course
1 July 2019 - 6 July 2019
Madrid, Spain GoArb is one of the programs organized by IASC. It is a one-week introductory course on international arbitration based on the analysis of a mock case. GoArb holds editions all over the world with the collaboration of arbitral institutions, chambers of commerce, universities and young arbitration groups. The 2019 Madrid edition of GoArb is organized with the collaboration of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. PROGRAM: * Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration; * Applicable Law; * ICC Procedure; * Mock Case Analysis ; * Workshop on Arbitration Agreement; * The Arbitral Tribunal; * Psychology in International Arbitration; * Workshop on How to Draft your Request for Arbitration; * Workshop on Oral Advocacy; * Introduction to ISDS; * Evidence; * Interim Measures; * Enforcement and Annulment of Award; * Mock Case Hearings.
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International Dispute Professional Academy
11 July 2019 - 16 July 2019
Vienna, Austria The IDPA is an intense 40-hour training and certification in mediation, negotiation, dispute management and international dispute careers for students and young practitioners. It is taught by leading international practitioners from some of the most prominent law firms, multi-national companies and academic institutions and places particular focus on the practical skills and tools of advising clients and guiding them through complex dispute resolution choices. (Save your early bird spot before April 15th)
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The Law of the Blue Economy: International and South Asian Perspectives
27 July 2019 - 28 July 2019
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India At the crossroad between domestic & int'l norms the law of the Blue Economy presents numerous challenges in terms of harmonisation and implementation. For the purposes of this conference, South Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. TOPICS: * International Trade Law and Blue Economy; * International Investment Law and Blue Economy; * Blue Economy and International Disputes Settlement; * Sustainable Development and International Economic Law; * Fisheries, Food Security and Climate Change and interaction with IEL; * UNCLOS and the Blue Economy; * The Law of the Sea and the developing world, South Asian perspectives; * The Law of the Sea and International trade and International Investment Law; * And other areas of international law which has an impact on Blue Economy. TIMELINES: deadline for abstracts 15 May 2019.; Notifications of acceptance: 20 May 2019; Full papers: 15 July 2019.
August 2019
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Taipei Int'l Conference on Arbitration and Mediation - A New Wave of Reflections and Reforms in International Arbitration and Mediation (Call for Papers)
15 August 2019 - 16 August 2019
Taipei, Taiwan The conference theme is "A New Wave of Reflections and Reforms in International Arbitration and Mediation". Arbitration experts and scholars are welcome to provide unpublished academic papers and case studies on any one of the following topics: * Reform initiatives in international commercial arbitration (such as the Prague Rules comparing to the IBA Rules in the area of evidence taking). * Possible reforms of the ICSID Rules. * The blurring distinction between international investment arbitration and international commercial arbitration (such as the trend of commercial arbitration centers handling investor-State disputes). * The new Convention on the Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements and its corresponding UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Mediation and International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, 2018. Call for Papers Abstract submission deadline: April 10, 2019, see flyer for more info.
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AAIL 2019 Colloquium: Synergy and Security - the Keys to Sustainable Global Investment
15 August 2019 - 16 August 2019
Hong Kong The 2019 Colloquium will discuss specific issues that are of utmost importance and great relevancy to global investment such as international trade and investment, dispute resolution, and cyber security. These issues are beyond doubt some of the most important legal issues particularly in the light of the anticipated booming development of the Greater Bay Area. More information to follow.
September 2019
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Kyiv Arbitration Days 2019: Think Big!
13 September 2019
Kyiv, Ukraine Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA) invites you to the International Conference "KYIV ARBITRATION DAYS 2019: Think Big!" KEY TOPICS: * Prague Rules for Obtaining Evidence in International Arbitration; * Mediation in International Disputes; * Special Report: "Naftogaz's Experience in Arbitration"; * Cyber Security; * Ethics in Investment Arbitration. You are sure to enjoy our special event Kyiv Arbitration Night that traditionally will join all guests for networking and fun after the closing of the working sessions of the conference. For more details about the event please visit the conference website - registration is required.
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Colloquium: Actors in International Investment Law: Beyond Claimants, espondents and Arbitrators [call for papers]
26 September 2019 - 27 September 2019
Paris, France This year's Colloquium focuses on actors in int'l investment law beyond claimants, respondents, and arbitrators. Panels will explore particular actors. POTENTIAL TOPICS: 1. Arbitral Institutions and Appointing Authorities (Including expert witnesses and tribunal secretaries); 2. Counsel; 3. TPF; 4. Public Participation (Including civil society, amici curiae, transparency in investment negotiations); 5. Scrutiny by Public Institutions (Including screening of FDI on grounds of national security and government screening of concluded IIAs); 6. National Governments and Treaty Negotiators; 7. Investment Promotion Agencies and Political Risk Insurance; 8. The European Union; 9. International Organisations (Excluding the EU); 10. Academics; 11. National Courts; 12: The Investor's Home State; 13: Other Investors (Beyond the Claimant Investor); 14: Other Tribunals (Including influence of existing case law). DEADLINE: Abstracts by 31 March 2019. More info in the flyer.
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CIArb's 12th Mediation Symposium: Mediation in Times of Crises
27 September 2019
London, United Kingdom The day will draw together presentations, deliberations and debates around the shifting contours of crises and how mediation can alleviate and resolve the disputes that they cause to different people. Although targeted at practitioners, this annual event will also be of interest to academics, lawyers, politicians and the judiciary as well as business leaders with an interest in the developing world of mediation. Kindly hosted by Grant Thornton UK LLP, the day will end with a drinks reception which will provide an invaluable networking opportunity amongst colleagues. Join the conversation: #mediationsymposium
October 2019
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American Society of Comparative Law 2019 Annual Meeting Program: Comparative Law and International Dispute Resolution Processes
17 October 2019 - 19 October 2019
Columbia, Missouri, United States The American Society of Comparative Law's 2019 annual program, which will be held at the University of Missouri, seeks to delve more deeply into how comparative law operates formally and informally, visibly and invisibly, publicly and privately, in cases involving cross-border dispute resolution. The program includes two plenary sessions that are intended to provide an overview of comparative law in international dispute resolution as well as recommendations and forecasts for the future of the field. ASCL is accepting proposals for concurrent panels and for a works in progress conference until May 20, 2019. Conference papers will be published in the Journal of Dispute Resolution.
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World Trade Forum 2019: International Economic Dispute Settlement - Demise or Transformation? (Call for Papers)
25 October 2019 - 26 October 2019
Bern, Switzerland The WTI and the EUI invite the submission of papers and abstracts for the book track of the upcoming World Trade Forum. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 May 2019. In particular we invite empirical and theoretical contributions from international relations (IR) and international law (IL) scholars. We want to explore how current IL and IR approaches help explain the crisis and provide guidance for designing new instruments for international economic dispute resolution, either by adjudication or diplomatic means of dispute settlement. The exploration of cross-disciplinary angles to address the book's topic is an important additional aspiration of this project.
November 2019
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ILI Training: Foundations of Advanced Arbitration and Mediation
4 November 2019 - 8 November 2019
Washington, D.C., USA The seminar comprises the first week of the Advanced Arbitration and Mediation seminar and examines the foundations of arbitration and mediation, including advanced legal issues in international commercial arbitration. Participants will learn the principles of mediation through case studies and practical exercises. The seminar is an indispensable asset to all professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of ADR. Course Advisor: Anne Marie Whitesell
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ILI Training: Advanced Arbitration and Mediation
4 November 2019 - 15 November 2019
Washington, D.C., USA This course examines the practical applications of arbitration and mediation and discusses advanced legal issues in international commercial arbitration. The second week of the course takes critical focus on developing practical skills and knowledge through a simulated arbitration process. The course is intended for judges, lawyers, non-lawyer professionals who want to understand arbitration and mediation, as well as government officials, judicial officers, officials of judicial and legal training units, and court administrators. Course Advisor: Anne Marie Whitesell
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Call for Papers: Symposium on Salient Issues in International Commercial Arbitration: International Arbitration in Times of Economic Nationalism
14 November 2019
Washington, D.C. United States The purpose to present a global perspective of current developments in int'l arbitration throughout the world. The symposium hosts prominent speakers and generates a dialogue about salient issues in international commercial arbitration, as well as current developments in BIT & ICSID arbitration, in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Submissions may include any original articles that analyze the trends, developments, and challenges in int'l arbitration in times of economic nationalism. Economic crises, financial volatility, social transformations, and political instability around the world have created a favorable environment for economic nationalism and other movements that may prove disruptive of the global economic world order that arose after the Cold War. International commercial and investment arbitration are particularly sensitive to such trends. Deadline for submissions: August 15, 2019. More details in the flyer. (Papers in book format and in TDM)
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10th CAM Annual Conference
29 November 2019
Milan, Italy The must-attend event to discuss the hot topics of the arbitration panorama has now reached its 10th edition! As every year, this training event will involve internationally renowned speakers, as well as an audience of more than 100 participants coming from over 15 Countries. Save the date!
December 2019
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ILI Training: Fundamentals of Investor-State Arbitration
2 December 2019 - 6 December 2019
Washington, D.C., USA This course teaches lawyers, and other professionals, such as international investors (whether companies or individuals), as well as government officials how to draft, negotiate and interpret bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and investment chapters of free trade agreements, and how to resolve disputes arising from them, including the valuation of damages and enforcement of arbitral awards. The use of BITs has exploded in recent years, with almost 3,000 such treaties in effect. This course provides the participants with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles applied in Investor-State arbitration. Course Advisors: Ian A. Laird; Dr. Borzu Sabahi
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ILI Training: International Investment Treaties and Investor-State Arbitration
2 December 2019 - 13 December 2019
Washington, D.C., USA The use of investment treaties - including bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and free trade agreements (FTAs) - has exploded in recent years. Almost 3000 such treaties are in effect. Foreign investors have used BITs to initiate hundreds of international arbitration disputes against host governments with amounts ranging from a few million to several billion dollars in connection with foreign investments. This seminar teaches participants how to draft, negotiate, and interpret international investment treaties and also how to prevent and resolve disputes arising from them. Additionally, it includes advanced instruction in how and when international arbitration proceedings are initiated against nations that violate international treaties. Course Advisors: Ian A. Laird; Dr. Borzu Sabahi
Note: a list of prior events can be found here.
