events

CIArb YMG Arbitration conference is intended to provide a platform for interaction and discussion amongst arbitration practitioners on topical issues in international arbitration. A special focus has been placed on issues of interest to young arbitration practitioners seeking to begin or develop their careers in this practice area. This is an in-person event and a fee will be charged for attendance.

An evening to discover more about ACICA’s work and role in the region, to engage with its leadership, and to connect with practitioners from across the globe who are curious about or have an interest in Australia in this relaxed setting.

The ERA Pledge APAC Subcommittee training event – “The First Two Months – What Arbitrators (and Counsel!) Need to Know” organized by Arbitration Pledge, will take place on 21 February at Sidley Austin LLP‘s Singapore office.

Held on 21 February 2024 from 530pm, the YSIAC Event: Enforcement Trends in Investment Treaty Arbitration will be hosted at WongPartnership.

SIArb annual seminar “Developments in Singapore Arbitration”

Maxwell En-Route – Where we explore and discuss various topics of interests with experts and thought leaders in the alternative dispute resolution community. 

In Episode 2, we feature David Teece, Co-Founder of the Berkeley Research Group. Discover invaluable strategies as David shares insights on how companies and governments can adeptly navigate and innovate in response to evolving environments.

Reflections on International Justice: A Breakfast Fireside Chat with the Hon. Judge Charles N. Brower with an Introductory Speech by Mr Jeremy Shape. Fireside chat will take place in-person and virtually.

In this #10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Hon Paul Heath KC, Arbitrator and Mediator at Bankside Chambers.

Hon Paul Heath KC is a retired Judge of the High Court of New Zealand, who sat regularly as an ad hoc Judge in the Court of Appeal. After retiring from the Bench in 2018, following 16 years service, Paul has established a practice in international and domestic arbitration, including Panel membership of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. He has also been involved in both international and domestic mediations, some of which were conducted on‑line during the pandemic. Paul is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand. He also has a long standing interest in cross border insolvency, something that has been recognised by his position as co-chair of INSOL International’s ADR Colloquium.

In this interview, Paul shares how his experience as a judge influenced his style as an arbitrator, what he would say to his younger self, 3 fun facts about him, and more.

Investment Arbitration, involving the resolution of disputes between host States and foreign investors, is a
developing area which is gaining increasing relevance to practitioners, against a changing global landscape. Designed as a primer, this two-day course will provide an introduction and overview of the investment arbitration legal framework, key substantive principles and concepts for interested arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel and government lawyers.

The topic of enforcement of arbitral awards is always dynamic and fascinating to be a part of. On this occasion, together with the ICC Singapore Arbitration Group, we invite you to join us for a panel discussion on arbitral award enforcement in Singapore and Hong Kong, and how the legal landscapes thereto have evolved in the two leading arbitral seats.

The SCL (Singapore) is proud to present the 2024 edition of the Annual Construction Law Update. As with previous editions, the seminar will cover developments in the area of construction law in Singapore and England in the preceding year. The speakers are Mr Melvin Chan and Mr Simon Hughes, KC

Maxwell Unplugged, a podcast series part of Maxwell En-Route, is a female-led podcast series to showcase, empower and support talent in the legal industry by featuring their takeaways and insights.

In the first episode of Maxwell Unplugged, Cathryn Neo, introduces Noppramart Thammateeradaycho from Tilleke & Gibbins. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her background, her career and how she entered arbitration.

Maxwell Chambers is pleased to be a host for the SIAC-NYU School of Law Seminar on 25 January 2024.

SCMA Perspectives Seminar 2/2024: Alleging a Conspiracy to use unlawful means

SIAC Academy “Review of Key Arbitration Developments and Decisions in 2023: Singapore and United Kingdom”