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Multilateral Reform of Investor-State Dispute Resolution: A Dialogue between Different Approaches (Call for Papers)
15 September 2019 - 16 September 2019
Xi'an, China As a Side Conference of the annual Eurasia Economic Forum, the conference is co-hosted by the Silk Road Institute for International and Comparative Law (SRIICL), the Collaborative Innovation Centre for Silk Road Economic Belt Legal and Policy Studies at Xi'an Jiaotong University, and the China International Investment Arbitration Forum (CIIAF). The conference is also organized as the "Silk Road Academic Belt" International Symposium 2019 of Xi'an Jiaotong University. The reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system is entering a new phase, with different approaches proposed, discussed and practiced by different states at different fora. Efforts to provide a theoretical framework for such reforms have been made but yet to be commonly accepted. This conference aims to bring together leading scholars and practitioners in ISDS reform sharing their latest thoughts on and their best practices in ISDS reform. Deadline for Submissions: 20 June 2019.
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2019
September 2019
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XI Annual Conference of the American Bar Association: The Resolution of CIS-Related Business Disputes
18 September 2019
Moscow, Russia TOPICS: * Game of Venues; * Maximizing return on pre and post-award interest, costs, and other "non-core" components of arbitration damages; * Obtaining emails, phone records and other such information...; * Seeking protection through interim relief: A multi-jurisdictional toolbox for CIS-related disputes; * The future of investor state dispute settlement: CIS perspectives; * What's happening in Kazakhstan?; * The role of secretary to the tribunal; * Attachment of CIS state-owned assets abroad; * The evolving landscape of legal privilege and disclosure obligations * Making your case: Practical tips on oral persuasion and advocacy * Bifurcation in int'l arbitration; * So you "won" your case, now what do you have to show for it?; SPEAKERS: Richard Brown; Mark Brown; Christoph Brunner; Gene Burd; Peter Wolrich; Kendall Coffey; Peter Pettibone; Oksana Wright; Steven Richman; Peter Ferrer. LANGUAGE: Russian + English (simultaneous translation).
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Colloquium: Actors in International Investment Law: Beyond Claimants, espondents and Arbitrators
26 September 2019 - 27 September 2019
Paris, France The Colloquium is jointly organized by the CERSA, CNRS, the University of Zaragoza; Athens PIL. These academic and research institutions joined forces in 2016 and established the Investment Law Initiative, an international collaboration aimed at strengthening research and systemic analysis of international investment law. OPENING Keynote: Marc Bungenberg; CLOSING Keynote: Diego Fernandez Arroyo. PANELS include: * Arbitral Institutions and Appointing Authorities; * Counsel; * Third-Party Funding/Funders; * The Investor's Home State; * Scrutiny by Public Institutions; * National Courts; * International Courts and Other Tribunals; * The European Union; * International Organisations (Excluding the EU); * National Governments and Treaty Negotiators; * Academics; * Public Participation; * Quantum and Other Experts; * Mediators; * Hidden/Invisible Actors; * Investment Promotion Agencies and Political Risk Insurance.
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CCSI: Chess and the Art of State Representation: Experiences in the Defense of States in Investment Arbitration - Paolo Di Rosa
26 September 2019
New York City, New York, USA Paolo Di Rosa (Partner & Head of International Arbitration Practice Group, Arnold & Porter LLP). Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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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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John E.C. Brierley Memorial Lecture by Meg Kinnear: Continuity and Change in the ICSID System: Challenges and Opportunities in the Search for Consensus
2 October 2019
Montreal, Canada Meg Kinnear, Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). This lecture on arbitration commemorates the life and work of John E.C. Brierley, who was Professor and Dean of Law at McGill. He was a prominent figure in the discipline of comparative law internationally and the leading Canadian expert on arbitration. The John E.C. Brierley Memorial Lecture is presented by McGill and its Research Team on Private Justice and the Rule of Law, with the support of the John E.C. Brierley Memorial Lecture Fund established by Yves Fortier and with the participation of the L. Yves Fortier Chair. A cocktail reception generously offered by Woods LLP will follow. An application for 1 hour of continuing legal education to members of the Quebec Bar is pending. RSVP: pjrl.law@mcgill.ca
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Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) 10th Anniversary Conference: The Race to Relevance
4 October 2019
Singapore The global maritime community has witnessed significant changes in the industry over the last decade. Trade wars, developments in regulatory compliance and economic policies, and digital disruptors each present unique opportunities and unprecedented challenges for the entire maritime chain. The way the industry conducts its business, and resolve its disputes, has also evolved. In this milestone year, the SCMA is proud to partner with our members and friends, bringing together industry professionals, business leaders and legal practitioners for our first decennial conference. Experienced professionals and thought leaders will discuss these issues and debate how maritime dispute resolution services will evolve to meet the needs of the global maritime community. GUEST OF HONOUR: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Sundaresh Menon; DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: Senior Minister of State for Law and Health Mr Edwin Tong S.C. Visit the website for the complete program and registration.
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2019 Dutch Arbitration Day - Challenges and Opportunities in a new Decade: The Impact of the Changing Legal and Political Landscape on Arbitration
10 October 2019
Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Dutch Arbitration Association invites you to the 2019 Dutch Arbitration Day. The theme of this year's conference will be: "Challenges and opportunities in a new decade: The impact of the changing legal and political landscape on arbitration". The Dutch Arbitration Association will hold its seventh annual conference on Thursday, 10 October 2019 at the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam. During this year's event, a range of recent and future developments will be discussed, as well as their impact on arbitration and the manner in which arbitrations will be conducted in the near future. These developments will, amongst others, include the rise of commercial and investment courts, the effects of regulation, such as the GDPR, and the stances of local courts in annulment and enforcement proceedings.
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International Law Weekend (ILW) 2019 - The Resilience of International Law
10 October 2019 - 12 October 2019
New York City, United States Highlights for International Dispute Resolution: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS * H.E. Judge Kimberly Prost; * Mr. Miguel Serpa Soares; * Dr. Christopher Ward SC. 35 PANELS Including: * Competition and Convergence in International Dispute Resolution; * Fragmentation of International Law in the Aftermath of Achmea: What Solutions for the Conflict; * Between EU Law and Int'l Investment Law?; * Investment Law and Human Rights: Friends, Strangers, or Enemies?; * The Relationship between Corporations and International Law; * The Resilience of Judgments Recognition Initiatives; * The Return of the State in International Trade and Investment Law; * The European Union's Role in Shaping the Future of Investor-State Arbitration. Multiple panels designated for CLE credit!
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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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Up-date and recent Trends on "Damages" in International Arbitration
17 October 2019
Vienna, Austria The objective of this conference is to provide an update on hot topics and tendencies in damages in commercial and investment arbitration. TOPICS: * Differences between Fair Market Value and market value in commercial and investment arbitration; * The illegality threshold in the Fair and Equitable Treatment Standard and Damages: Murphy v. Ecuador and the Spanish renewable energy cases; * Piercing the veil: the effect of liquidated damages clauses in investment arbitration; * Opinions with respect to the Chorzów formula; * The problematic use of Damnum Emergens and Lucrum Cessans. Speakers Herfried Wöss & Adriana San Román and Michael Nueber as Moderator. Networking reception afterwards.
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CCSI: Legitimacy, Efficiency and ICSID's Proposed Rule Changes - Grant Hanessian
24 October 2019
New York City, New York, USA Grant Hanessian (Partner & Chair of International Arbitration Group in North America, Baker McKenzie) Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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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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CCSI: Private Rights and International Law: A History of Globalization - Martti Koskinemmi
7 November 2019
New York City, New York, USA Martti Koskinemmi (Academy Professor & Director, Erik Castrén Institute of International Law & Human Rights, University of Helsinki) Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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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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International Economic Law And Security Interests Conference (Call for Proposals)
14 November 2019 - 15 November 2019
Amsterdam, The Netherlands [Deadline for proposals: 31 July 2019] For decades, international economic law was deemed the "de-politicized" branch of international law. Rules-based dispute settlement, conducted by independent adjudicators, became the norm. Economic governance institutions were insulated from the decision-making fora of the United Nations, in which peace and security are overriding considerations. In trade and investment agreements, security exceptions were invoked sparingly, permitting governments and private entities to operate within a predictable legal framework. While this legalistic environment was never uncontested, key actors in the regime supported the assumption that, by and large, economic governance could be dissociated from broader geopolitical struggles. CO-CHAIRS: Amsterdam Center for International Law: Stephan Schill and Geraldo Vidigal; ESIL Interest Group International Economic Law: Peter-Tobias Stoll and Elisa Baroncini.
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CCSI: The Proposed OIC Investment Dispute Settlement Mechanism: A South-South Contribution to Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform - Mouhamadou Kane
14 November 2019
New York City, New York, USA Mouhamadou Kane (Project Lead and Manager, OIC Investment Dispute Settlement Organ) Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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Challenges and opportunities for Asia-Pacific international commercial arbitration and investor-state dispute settlement
15 November 2019
Sydney, Australia This symposium examines more recent challenges for international commercial arbitration (ICA), especially the proliferation of international commercial courts, the 2018 UN Convention on enforcement of mediated settlement agreements, and dispute resolution for the Belt & Road initiative. The main focus is on Hong Kong and Singapore (competing jurisdictions in the top "Stage 4" for ICA venues, as identified by Reyes & Gu), Australia (a "Stage 3" venue), China and Japan ("Stage 2" venues). The symposium will also compare approaches in these jurisdictions to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). Building on Chaisse and Nottage (eds) International Investment Treaties and Arbitration Across Asia (Brill, 2018), participants will chart evolving treaty practices and high-profile ISDS cases (including eg in Indonesia), assess whether these do or might impact on public attitudes even towards ICA or other forms of arbitration, and explore alternatives or complements to ISDS.
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CCSI: A New Player in the Global Network of Investment Agreements: Brazil's Experience - Abrăo Miguel Árabe Neto
21 November 2019
New York City, New York, USA Abrăo Miguel Árabe Neto (Executive Vice President, Amcham Brasil) Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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Dispute Appointment Service (DAS) Convention
28 November 2019
London, United Kingdom The Dispute Appointment Service (DAS) Convention has been designed to gather members of the judiciary, together with a distinguished group of ADR experts, to engage in a high-level discussion of selected topics in the areas of arbitration, mediation and construction adjudication.
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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
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CCSI: Legal Barriers to Deep Decarbonization Through Nationalization and Options to Overcome Them - Kyla Tienharra
5 December 2019
New York City, New York, USA Kyla Tienharra (Canada Research Chair in Economy & Environment; Assistant Professor, Queen's University) Time: 12:10-1pm. The "Fall 2019 International Investment Law and Policy Speaker Series" is Moderated by Grant Hanessian (Baker McKenzie), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), and Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter).
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A Practical Introduction to International Arbitration
7 December 2019
Oxford, United Kingdom A unique and intellectually stimulating practical insight into the field of international commercial arbitration. Directed by Julio César Betancourt PhD. Tuition Fee: Ł285. More information to follow.
2020
June 2020
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9th DIS Baltic Arbitration Days - Save the Date
11 June 2020 - 12 June 2020
Riga, Latvia * TOPICS: Arbitration in transport related disputes; IT law and arbitration; Third party financing in central- and eastern Europe. * FOCUS COUNTRIES: Israel, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Ukraine. * PRESENTATIONS BY: Jennifer Kirby, Dr. Dorothee Ruckteschler, Prof. Siegfried Elsing. More information to follow.
Note: a list of prior events can be found here.
