The International Arbitration Conference returns to Sydney this October for a full day of thought-provoking discussion, global insights and practical takeaways. Proudly organised and hosted by ACICA, and co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia, this premier event brings together leading practitioners, academics and industry experts on the international arbitration calendar in Australia. Set in the iconic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth ballroom, this flagship event marks the official opening of Australian Arbitration Week. Featuring a keynote address, expert panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities with arbitration professionals from around the world. Register here.
Australian Arbitration Week 2025
The 13th annual Australian Arbitration Week (AAW) will take place in Sydney from 12-17 October 2025. We are delighted to be returning to Sydney for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Attendees will enjoy what they have come to expect of AAW, a week of high quality, dynamic and diverse panel discussions complemented by social events to connect and reconnect with friends and colleagues offering the genuine and warm hospitality Australia is known for. The AAW Welcome Reception and ACICA’s 40th Anniversary Celebration will start off AAW providing an opportunity to gather and catch up ahead of the week’s substantive sessions. AAW aims to bring together communities and address issues pertinent to Australia and the wider region with a global lens. AAW travels to a different state … Read More
Ciarb Global Conference 2025
Powering the Future: Energy Transition in a Changing World As the world races to develop and integrate more sustainable energy solutions, this green transition is unfolding at a vastly different pace across jurisdictions. With global investment in energy transition surpassing $2 trillion in 2024 (Bloomberg NEF), the stakes and investment in the transition have never been higher. From the rapid expansion of renewables to the evolving legal frameworks shaping the future of green energy, navigating this transformation will require insight, strategy, and collaboration among different stakeholders. This Ciarb Global Conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, government officials, dispute resolvers, and business executives to explore the trends, challenges, and solutions defining the global energy landscape. Green energy transition is not a … Read More
University of Roma Tre – UNIDROIT 10th Annual International Arbitration Lecture
The University of Roma Tre and UNIDROIT are pleased to invite you to the University of Roma Tre – UNIDROIT 10th Annual International Arbitration Lecture The Annual Lecture will be held in Rome and online by Alexis Mourre on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 5.30pm to 7pm CEST. The event will be preceded at 4.30pm CEST by a cocktail reception at UNIDROIT’s premises to celebrate the 10th edition of the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration and present the Roma Tre – UNIDROIT Centre for Transnational Commercial Law and International Arbitration. Due to limited seating, you are kindly requested to confirm whether you wish to participate in presence as soon as possible. RSVP
2022 Taipei International Conference on Arbitration and Mediation
The Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei (CAA) and the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy (ACWH), National Taiwan University College of Law, jointly hosted the “2022 Taipei International Conference on Arbitration and Mediation” on 5 October 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan. The theme of the conference is “Past, Present and Future of International Dispute Resolution: Pandemic, Digital Economy and Environment, Society, and Governance (ESG) as Examples”. Considering border restrictions and quarantine measures are still in place for the COVID pandemic, this year, we planned a hybrid conference. To ensure effective interaction between onsite and online participants, there were 3 sessions held on 5 October 2022 and each session lasted for 2 hours.
Third Party Funding in International Arbitration; recent trends and developments
Although largely unregulated, third-party funding in international arbitration is recognised and supported in many jurisdictions. It has however, been legalised in Singapore and Hong Kong and the bill which implicitly legalizes third party funding in Nigerian arbitration, has been passed by the Nigerian Senate and awaits Presidential assent. This has seen a rise in the ability of parties to take up third party funding. Our international panel provided perspectives from both sides of the debate. AELEX Partner Ngozi Efobi and ENSafrica Mauritius Managing Partner Thierry Koenig, joined by third party funders John Liegey of Weston International Capital Limited and Giacomo Lorenzo, Legal counsel at Deminor. The webinar gave an overview of the recent reforms in Nigeria and the obstacles to … Read More
International Arbitration in Mauritius: Comparative perspectives between Civil and Common Law
Join us on 7-8 June 2022 for a hybrid conference on international arbitration, co-organised by Panthéon-Assas University, Paris-Saclay University, MACI, the Permanent Court of Arbitration Mauritius Office and the Mauritius International Arbitration Centre in Port Louis and remotely. Register here.
ABA International Arbitration Skills Masterclass
The ABA International Law Section invites you to the International Arbitration Skills Masterclass: a two-day hands-on virtual training program, delivered by some of the world’s best international arbitration lawyers. The Masterclass, which is aimed primarily at junior to mid-level practitioners, will comprise a mixture of panel discussions and practice sessions, covering all aspects of an arbitral hearing (opening statements, examination of witnesses, examination of experts, and closing statements). World-leading international arbitration practitioners and arbitrators will share their experiences and advice on how to deliver powerful oral submissions and effectively examine witnesses. There will also be a session on top tips for making an impact in a hearing. Register here.
Review of Key Arbitration Developments and Decisions in 2021: Singapore and United Kingdom (Virtual Edition)
Singapore and London are leading arbitral seats, and parties often stipulate either jurisdiction as the “seat of arbitration” even in cases that have no connection to Singapore or London. At the start of a brand new year, this seminar offered participants an opportunity to take a deep dive into the key developments in international arbitration in Singapore and the United Kingdom in 2021. In the course of this seminar, the lecturers reviewed noteworthy court decisions on arbitration emanating from the Singapore and English courts in 2021, as well as conducted a comparative analysis of the current issues and emerging trends from these two jurisdictions. This event took place on 26 January 2022.
Arbitration 101: Understanding the International Arbitration Legal Framework (Virtual Edition)
Designed as a primer, this two-day interactive course will seek to provide an introduction and overview of the international arbitration legal framework and procedure, key arbitration principles and legal sources to newbies in arbitration, in-house counsel, and those who are interested in arbitration. Find out more and register here.