events

GAR Live: London 2025
This full-day conference will bring together the leading arbitration practitioners to debate and discuss the future of ISDS, enforcement of arbitral awards, asset recovery and much more.

ITechLaw 2025 International India Conference
🎤 Join American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR) leaders Frank Rossi, Svetlana Gitman, and Aastha Chawla alongside global industry experts for:
✅ Insights on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its impact on businesses in #India.
✅ Sector-specific deep dives into data management and privacy challenges.
✅ Strategies for tech startups to protect innovation through dispute resolution.
✅ Dynamic panels, interactive workshops, and a parliamentary debate for a hands-on experience

GAR Live: Abu Dhabi 2025
The interactive conference will bring together a stellar line-up of speakers including arbitrators, counsel, in-house counsel and expert witnesses. Join GAR for a high-level discussion of the issues affecting international arbitration in the MENA region and beyond.

Swedish Arbitration Days 2025
Six panels with practitioners from all around the world will discuss the topic from different angles, all relevant to the practice of international arbitration. Can you FIND the information and how to obtain digital evidence? Can you USE the information, including personal information? Can you HANDLE the information and what are the challenges of working with massive volumes of evidentiary materials? Can you TRUST the information and how to deal with deep fakes from counsel’s and arbitrator’s perspective? Can you HIDE the information and is it an option to remain silent?

Young ICCA-SG VYAP Event on “Best Practices in International Arbitration for Junior Lawyers
Young ICCA-SG VYAP Event on “Best Practices in International Arbitration for Junior Lawyers”
Please save the date for the upcoming Young ICCA–SG VYAP / Singapore Very Young Arbitration Practitioners hybrid panel discussion on best practices in international arbitration for junior lawyers on 23 January 2025.
The stellar panellists will provide valuable insights on excelling at every stage of the arbitration proceedings, including practical advice and strategies on written and oral advocacy, gathering evidence and handling witnesses, document production, interim applications, procedural management and damages.

[Season 3, Ep 1] Maxwell En-Route: Prof Benjamin Horton
Maxwell En-Route – Where we explore and discuss various topics of interests with experts and thought leaders in the alternative dispute resolution community.
In our first episode of Season 3 Balancing Sustainability and Progress, we are joined by Professor Benjamin Horton, Director at the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University. Together, we explore how individuals, corporations, universities and governments can work together to tackle the climate emergency and drive meaningful change.

SIAC Academy: Review of Key Arbitration Developments and Decisions in 2024: Singapore and United Kingdom (Virtual Edition)
This seminar will offer participants a chance to dive into the key developments in international arbitration in Singapore and the United Kingdom in 2024.

10 Questions With Maxwell Interview Series: Paul Tan, One Essex Court
In this #10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Paul Tan,
Paul Tan specialises in international arbitration (commercial and investor-state), litigation (trials and appeals) and arbitration-related litigation. Tan brings over two decades of experience in complex, high-value disputes across various industries. His expertise spans telecoms, natural and renewable resources, technology, media, construction, and financial institutions.
In this interview, Paul Tan discusses key trends in international arbitration, his move to One Essex Court, and pivotal moments in his career.

13th ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration
The Joint Conference traditionally includes a year-in-review analysis of key developments in international energy arbitration practice during the preceding year, panels and debates concerning these developments, a Forum for off-the-record discussion of current issues, a Young Arbitrators Roundtable and a variety of social networking activities.

One Essex Court Seminar

Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) Conference 2025
Celebrating SICC’s 10th Anniversary, this landmark event will bring together leading legal experts, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore key topics in transnational commercial law and dispute resolution. We are also honored to have Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong join us at the Conference dinner commemorating SICC’s 10 Years.

[Ep 12] Maxwell Unplugged: Sitpah Selvaratnam & Amanda Lees
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.
As we wrap up the last episode of Maxwell Unplugged in 2024, we are pleased to have with us independent arbitrator, Sitpah Selvaratnam, joined with Amanda Lees, partner at King & Wood Mallesons. Sitpah shares her personal journey, from her early beginnings to overcoming challenges of inclusivity in the ADR community, ultimately paving her path to becoming an independent arbitrator. Get a glimpse into her multifaceted life, including her valued qualities such as gender inclusivity, resilience, and her side-hobbies such as being an author and practicing aikido.

SIAC Academy Annual Lecture
SIAC Academy Annual Lecture

10 Questions With Maxwell Interview Series: Myung-Ahn Kim, Yoon & Yang LLC
In this #10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Myung-Ahn Kim, Partner at Yoon & Yang LLC
Myung-Ahn Kim specialises in International Arbitration, Litigation, Maritime, Aviation, Construction, Insurance, and Overseas Construction. She is also currently serving as the Presiding Head of International Arbitration/Dispute Resolution Team at Yoon & Yang LLC. She has successfully represented domestic and international entities in ICC, SIAC, DIS, LMAA, HKIAC, and KCAB arbitrations (including complex cross border enforcement procedures).
In this interview, Myung-Ahn shares her insights on international arbitration, upcoming KCAB Women’s Interest Committee initiatives, and 3 fun facts about herself.

[Ep 4] Maxwell in the Multiverse: Sapna Jhangiani KC
Join us as we continue our journey in the Multiverse series, exploring the undiscovered side of arbitration professionals, and what they would have pursued in an alternative universe.
In the final episode of the 2024 Maxwell in the Multiverse series, Sapna Jhangiani KC reflects on her experiences in media law and her passion for journalism. She discusses how mastering storytelling, effective communication, and critical analysis of evidence and sources have enhanced her legal career. Discover the shared skills that make both professions shine.