PAST EVENTS

Join us on 22 April 2025 for an insightful hybrid seminar on “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬”, hosted by the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb), kindly sponsored by Drew & Napier LLC.

ICC DRS and ICC Japan are delighted to organize their annual ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day – an influential regional conference focused on Japan and related markets.

The “Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Theory & Practice” global series seeks to provide an overview of the arbitration law in different jurisdictions, with a focus on the theory and practice of the enforcement of arbitral awards in those jurisdictions.

Join us for the eighth instalment of this series which will focus on the theory and practice of enforcement of awards in Indonesia.

YSIAC Vienna: Exploring the Innovations in the SIAC Rules 2025

We are delighted to share with you all that CIICA’s 10th anniversary conference is being organized on 12 & 13 April, 2025, in Islamabad!

The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is a competition for law students to foster the study and practice of international commercial sales law and arbitration.

Meet and connect with leading arbitrators, counsel, third-party funders and experts in this construction dispute resolution.

Celebrate Earth Month with a hands-on Kokedama-making workshop! Craft and shape your own eco-friendly ornamental plant sphere using natural materials like coconut coir and coco peat. Blending nature, creativity, mindfulness and sustainability – come and build your own unique living planter to green your office space or home.

Limited slots available – register now.

#MakanwithMaxwell #MaxwellgoesGreen

Join prominent leaders from leading arbitral institutions as they explore the evolving landscape of sustainability in international arbitration. This engaging roundtable led by key figures of the Campaign of Greener Arbitrations will highlight the latest initiatives being adopted by institutions to reduce their environmental footprint, including carbon budgets, green procedural orders, rules referencing the Green Protocols, environmental impact mindfulness, and cost and time efficiency synergies, amongst others.

The roundtable will also discuss key findings from the Green Survey including the challenges encountered and the progress achieved so far, and explore opportunities for greater collaboration and impact. Attendees will gain insights into progress achieved and a shared vision for building a more environmentally responsible arbitration community.

This event will provide participants with indispensable tools and pragmatic guidance for the efficient management of construction arbitration proceedings. Tailored for legal counsel, this event is led by experienced arbitration practitioners who will address critical challenges, strategic insights and best practice across all stages of the construction arbitration process.

In this month’s#10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Earl Rivera-Dolera, Partner at Tokyo International Law Office, as she shares insights into the firm’s expansion into Singapore.

Earl Rivera-Dolera specializes in international arbitration, with a focus on commercial disputes, construction, and infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience as counsel and arbitrator in disputes under major arbitral rules such as ICC, SIAC, VIAC, and JCAA. Rivera-Dolera brings a unique perspective, having worked across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, and the U.S., and is highly regarded for her expertise in cross-border dispute resolution.

She recently joined Tokyo International Law Office as a partner, where she continues to strengthen her arbitration and advisory practice. Prior to this, Rivera-Dolera led the International Arbitration Practice at Frasers Law Company in Vietnam and contributed significantly to legal scholarship through publications on arbitration laws in Singapore and Vietnam. Over her career, she has served as chair, sole arbitrator, and co-arbitrator, as well as counsel in mediations, bridging common and civil law systems with her multidisciplinary expertise. Rivera-Dolera’s global outlook and commitment to fostering diversity in arbitration make her a standout figure in the field.

In this interview, Earl shares her insights into the firm’s new chapter as they establish their presence in Singapore, and her personal journey in arbitration.

Join YSIAC at Paris Arbitration Week for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the management of arbitrator disclosures in international arbitration.

Dedicated to unity and innovation, PAW serves as a catalyst for positive transformations in international arbitration.
The events, as vibrant learning hubs, cultivate new perspectives and keep pushing the limits of our academic and social bond to the field. Embracing diversity and sustainability is also a core part of our ethos, nurturing a community where every voice is heard and valued.