PAST EVENTS

Register your presence for Jus Mundi’s Transformative Legal Tech: An Exclusive Unveiling in Hong Kong on the 5th of May. Join 180+ fellow arbitrators, in-house counsel, and tech experts for social cocktails and a sneak-peek at the newest innovation in legal tech.

DIS@Hong Kong: Asian and German Perspectives on Post M&A Disputes. DIS welcomes you to join them at CMS Hong Kong on 5 May 2024.

CIETAC, a perennial collaborator with ICCA and the Gold Sponsor of the 2024 ICCA Congress, will host the “2024 CIETAC Greater Bay Area Summit” on May 5, during the ICCA Congress. The summit aims to showcase the fruitful achievements and latest developments of CIETAC and the Greater Bay Area in establishing itself as a hub for dispute resolution on the world stage.

Hosted by HK45 and Young ICCA, this exclusive event offers a chance to unwind and network with colleagues and fellow arbitration practitioners while enjoying views of the majestic Hong Kong skyline.

Supported by SHIAC HK, this event “Construction Dispute Resolution: International Horizons and Chinese Development” takes place on the sidelines of ICCA 2024.

Hong Kong Bar Association and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre: Colloquium on Arbitration

eBRAM inaugural ODR conference 2024 – Navigating through maelstroms – aboard ODR

In this Maxwell Lectures, Professor Stavros Brekoulakis, the Michael and Laura Hwang Chair of International Arbitration at the National University of Singapore, will be speaking on the topic “Impartiality and the Construction of Trust in Investor State Dispute Settlement”.

Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) is a justice system that allows investors to bring disputes against states before international arbitration tribunals which are established on an ad hoc basis and are paid by the parties. ISDS is currently included in thousands of international trade and investment agreements as the default system of resolving disputes between states and investors. ISDS is also the subject of extensive criticism. A large part of this criticism stems from claims that ISDS lacks impartiality and is often perceived as being structurally biased in favour of investors and against states with attention being focused on various reform options. However, absent from the debate and reform proposals is the fundamental question issue of what is being assessed in the first place. What is the idea of impartiality against which ISDS is assessed.

Drawing on the findings of a large-scale empirical project, the Lecture will question the applicability of an orthodox judicial idea of impartiality in ISDS. As the Lecture will argue, a judicial doctrine of impartiality does not reconcile with the fundamental value of trust in ISDS arbitrators which is constructed on a fundamentally different basis from that of trust in national and international judges.

The Lecture will call for a new, and contextualised, understanding of impartiality which better corresponds to the value of trust in ISDS. As the Lecture will explain, within this nuanced understanding certain forms of partiality can and should be compatible in ISDS decision making.

AAA-ICDR’s Y&I and SG VYAP are pleased to present an exciting personal branding panel discussion that will cover, among others, what a personal brand is, how you as a junior international arbitration lawyer/professional can identify and build your personal brand to stand out from the crowd as well as how early to start building visibility.

[Save the Date] SIAC Annual Appreciation Event 2024 on 29 April 2024

In this interview, Peter provides some recommendations for arbitrators to adopt greener practices in their arbitration work and more.

Join fellow leaders for a stimulating morning of insights and dialogue on cultivating a thriving work culture that embraces innovation and adaptability.

Elevate your leadership game at the Entrepreneurial Work Culture Breakfast.

The Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) , the International Law Faculty – Hochiminh city University of Law and are pleased to announce the upcoming Hochiminh city International Construction Arbitration Conference 2024 (HICAC2024) to be held in Rex hotel, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

This conference aims to bring together professionals from the construction industry, legal experts, arbitrators, and academics to discuss the latest trends, practices, and developments in construction arbitration.

Theme: Construction Contract and International Arbitration – When Legal traditions collide.