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Breakfast Launch of the SIDRA Survey 2024 Final Report
2024-08-28 08:30 - 09:45 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Event Details
Singapore Convention Week 2022 | 29 August – 2 September 2022

The Singapore Convention Week (SC Week) 2022 will be held from 29 August to 2 September 2022.
Organised by the Singapore Ministry of Law, in collaboration with partner organisations, SC Week 2022 features a week-long series of legal and dispute resolution-related events where leading experts from legal, business and government sectors around the world will come together to explore new opportunities amid current challenges and discuss creative ideas and innovative solutions. They will share their views on issues including investor-state dispute settlement, dispute resolution in relation to the digital economy, various specialised fields, and climate change amongst others.

29 August – 2 September 2022

Singapore
Organiser: Ministry of Law
Format: Hybrid

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#YoungITATalks Singapore
2024-08-28 08:30 - 10:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

SIMC 10th Anniversary Event
2024-08-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

The Role of the Courts in Arbitration: An Asia Pacific Perspective
2024-08-28 13:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

All you need to know about navigating your first arbitrator appointment - Panel Discussion
2024-08-28 16:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Join us during Singapore Convention Week for our panel on “All you need to know about navigating your first arbitrator appointment”. Our experts — Jennifer Lim, SAEMEE KIM, Ankit Goyal and Marike Paulsson — will discuss how to receive and navigate your first #arbitrator appointment. Special thanks to our host venue Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Acta Non Verba: Justice and Cultural Sensibility in Global Dispute Resolution
2024-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Energy Disputes in Asia: What's happening, and what's on the horizon
2024-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | Singapore
Join us for a discussion on ‘Energy Disputes in Asia: What’s happening, and what’s on the horizon’. The evening will commence with an opening address by Judith Levine, the new ACICA President. This will be followed by a panel discussion. The panelists will traverse a range of topics from recent LNG energy market volatility to emerging issues in renewables and alternative fuels.

Maxwell Conversations: Managing Public Policy
2024-08-29 08:00 - 09:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Event Details
Maxwell Conversations: Managing Public Policy | 29 August 2024

Maxwell Conversations features leading personalities at the top of the international dispute resolution industry. These events seek to challenge assumptions with a deeper examination of the issues.
Synposis
Public policy is an important element in determining the arbitrability of a dispute, and also a ground on which an award may be annulled or refused enforcement. It has often been said that the public policy should be construed narrowly in keeping with the pro-arbitration policy of the New York Convention or the UNCITRAL Model Law.
Held as part of Singapore Convention Week, this session of Maxwell Conversations focused on the crucial role of public policy in international arbitration. The discussion highlighted how public policy influences the arbitrability of disputes and serves as grounds for annulling or refusing the enforcement of an award. While it is commonly understood that public policy should be interpreted narrowly, aligning with the pro-arbitration stance of the New York Convention and UNCITRAL Model Law, the event also shed light on less frequently discussed topics.
The panel explored the importance of arbitrator independence and seat court review, which are considered part of the “international public policy” of arbitration. This was contrasted with how courts may enforce annulled awards if they deem the annulment contrary to their own national public policy, touching on issues like crime, corruption, or sovereignty. The discussion raised important questions about whether international and national public policies are opposing forces or if enforcing courts should consider multiple layers of public policy, including the public policies of the governing law, the seat of arbitration, and how to navigate conflicts between these different frameworks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmkRD4RMCwk
The books referenced by Michael at the start of the session are:

The Public Policy Exception under the New York Convention, Second Edition by Anton G. Maurer
ICCA’s Guide to the Interpretation of the 1958 New York Convention, Second Edition
Guide on the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, New York 1958 by the UNCITRAL Secretariat

Additional reference materials include:

Re-calibration of curial intervention in public policy challenges against arbitral awards” written by Darius Chan and Elias Ngai of the Singapore Management University in the Journal of International Arbitration

Q&A from the Lecture:
Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges?
Q2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI?
Q3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology?
Q4: About diversity, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial?
Q5: For operating with ICC arbitration, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies, future expert witnesses, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far?
Q6: What would ICC like expert witnesses, party representatives, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?
Watch the full recorded session below:

29 August 2024, Thursday

8.00 am – 9:30 am (GMT+8)

Singapore

Organiser: Maxwell Chambers

Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers, Online over Zoom)

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Fee (SGD)

YouTube Livestreaming Ticket
Free

Zoom Webinar Ticket
$30*

Speakers

Dr Michael Hwang
Dr Michael Hwang S.C. currently practises as an international arbitrator based in Singapore with a selective practice as Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He served as the Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts from 2010 – 2018.

Dr Hwang’s other past appointments include: Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore; Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Switzerland and Argentina; President of the Law Society of Singapore; Commissioner of the United Nations Compensation Commission; Vice Chairman of the ICC International Court of Arbitration; Vice President of the International Council of Commercial Arbitration (ICCA); and a Visiting (and later Adjunct) Professor of the National University of Singapore. He was educated at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Oxford University, where he won the Gordon Warter Scholarship from Pembroke College by open competitive examination. He has been conferred an Honorary LLD by the University of Sydney.

Jessica Fei
Jessica is a widely recognized leading international arbitration and dispute resolution specialist with close to 30 years’ experience working with international arbitration institutions and leading firms.
Constantly ranked and recommended by leading legal media including Chambers, WWL, Legal 500, and ALB, Jessica is one of the very few leading international arbitration practitioners (acting as counsel and arbitrator) with dual qualifications (China and New York) as well as extensive cross-border dispute resolution experience between Chinese/Asian and Western parties.
Jessica focuses her practice on international arbitration, litigation and alternative disputes resolution. She sits regularly as arbitrator in commercial arbitration cases, and is listed on the international arbitrator panels of the SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, ICDR/AAA, AIAC, KCAB, CEAC etc. Jessica is a court member of SIAC Court of Arbitration, a member of the International/ Asia Advisory Committee of the AAA/ICDR, a member of the CEAC Advisory Board, VP of the UIA Litigation Committee and China Chapter Chair of NYSBA International Section.

Sae Youn Kim
Sae Youn Kim is a partner of the International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation Practice of Kim & Chang. Ms. Kim practices primarily in the areas of international litigation and arbitration with an emphasis on commercial and international law.
Before joining Kim & Chang, she served as a judge at various Korean district courts, and practiced as a key member in major Korean law firms. Ms. Kim also sits as an arbitrator. Her expertise in international dispute resolution has been recognized by the variety of roles she holds and held in various institutions, including but not limited to a Commissioner of the Korea Trade Commission, a Vice-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association, a Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, and a member of the ICC Court. She is regularly selected as leading lawyer by publications such as Chambers and Partners, Who’s Who Legal, Legal 500, and Asian Legal Business.
Ms. Kim received an LL.M. from Duke University Law School in 2007, and her LL.B. from Seoul National University College of Law in 1991. She graduated the Judicial Training and Research Institute by the Supreme Court of Korea in 1994. She speaks and practices in both Korean and English.

Vijayendra Pratap Singh
With over 20 years of experience, Vijayendra Pratap Singh heads the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Delhi. Vijayendra represents clients in international, commercial and domestic arbitrations; corporate and commercial litigation; regulatory practices and securities law. He has advised various government departments, such as the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance; Securities and Exchange Board of India; Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, etc., on the de-criminalisation of various Statutes and has been involved in various policy making initiatives of the Government of India. Vijayendra’s expertise span domestic and international arbitration, as well as disputes in various fora in India, ranging from shareholder disputes to corporate actions.

Lawrence Teh (Moderator)
Lawrence Teh is the Global Co-Head of Dentons’ International Arbitration practice and a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. He is Co-Head of Dentons Rodyk’s International Arbitration and Shipping practice groups. He has particular experience in handling commercial disputes including those of international trade and commodities, maritime and aviation, banking and financial services, onshore and offshore construction, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other investments, and insurance.
Attendance Policy
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information.
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Category: General
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CIArb-IPOS IP & Tech Dispute Resolution Conference
2024-08-29 09:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Maxwell Chambers Open House 2024
2024-08-29 09:25 - 11:45 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Event Details
Maxwell Chambers Open House | 29 August 2024
Maxwell Chambers’ Open House is back with a new, enhanced experience! In conjunction with the Singapore Convention Week 2024, the Maxwell Chambers Open House will take place on 29 August 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.
This year, we’re elevating the experience with cutting-edge technological advancements in our hearing services. Redefine your next hearing with technology, including the Maxwell Visualizer (3D holographic TV display), VR headset, wide-screen virtual display setup, Maxwell Onsite (drone service) and much more.
Come to the Open House to:

Explore our hearing facilities, explore live demo sessions and guided tours.
Speak to the Maxwell team on our new technology services.

Two live demo sessions are scheduled at 9:30AM and 11:30AM, both around 20 minutes each. Guests will be able to try these gadgets after the demo session.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the future of arbitration. RSVP now and secure your spot!

29 August 2024
Live demo sessions at 9:30am and 11.30am

Singapore
Organiser: Maxwell Chambers
Format: In-person

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Singapore Mediation Lecture
2024-08-29 09:30 - 15:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

GAR Live: Singapore 2024
2024-08-29 09:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Development and Cooperation of International Commercial Arbitration in the New Era
2024-08-29 14:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

SCMA Debate
2024-08-29 16:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

India Rising – Risk Management in a Globalised India
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

East Meets West: A Legal and Mediation Dialogue Between Portuguese-speaking Countries and Singapore
2024-08-29 17:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Legal Counsel Summit 2024
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Event Details
APAC Legal Congress 2023 | 3 – 4 May 2023

3 – 4 May 2023

Singapore
Organiser: Singapore Corporate Counsel Association
Format: In-person

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AAA-ICDR Cocktail Reception
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

SG VYAP: Screening of "The Tribunal" and Panel Discussion on ISDS
2024-08-29 18:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Walk and Talk - SC Week
2024-08-30 07:45 - 10:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore
Event Details
Walk and Talk 2024 | SC Week | 30 August 2024
Maxwell Chambers hosted its inaugural Walk & Talk event, supported by the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge, during Singapore Convention Week. Partnering with SIXCOMMS and sponsored by Bankside Chambers, the event offered a relaxed way to combine sustainability with meaningful conversations. It was a great chance for participants to connect with others who share a passion for making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who registered for our inaugural Walk & Talk event. For those who attended, we hope you enjoyed the morning stroll as a way to wind down after a busy Singapore Convention Week. Our goal was to create something unique for networking, discussing sustainability, and focusing on well-being while strengthening our arbitration community.
We’ve put together a short video highlighting moments from the morning. If you have some time or missed the event, we invite you to watch the mini spotlights featuring Rina See, Yuan Kai Lin, Lim Tse Wei, Daisy Mallet, and Judith Levine. You can view their interviews here: https://www.maxwellchambers.com/maxwell-goes-green/
https://youtu.be/IQzPsy10PzU

30 August 2024

7:45AM – 9:30AM

Singapore

Organiser: Maxwell Chambers, Campaign for Greener Arbitrations

Format: In-Person

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Coffee, Code & Conflict: ICDR’s Adventures in Tech Disputes
2024-08-30 08:30 - 10:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Navigating the Future of Mediation
2024-08-30 09:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Navigating the Maze: Challenges in Concurrent Proceedings
2024-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Investor State Mediation: Changing the Mindset
2024-08-30 12:30 - 14:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Celebrating 30 Years of the International Arbitration Act – Past, Present, Future
2024-08-30 13:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Ecumene Discussion Club & ICLRC Event
2024-08-30 14:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

Debate on New Mediation Guidelines
2024-08-30 14:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

The Art and Science of Arbitral Tribunal Composition
2024-08-30 16:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore

ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Oral Advocacy
2024-09-03 08:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Jakarta) | Indonesia, Indonesia

6th ICC Indonesia Arbitration Day
2024-09-04 08:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Jakarta) | Indonesia, Indonesia
