The Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC) is hosting its 15th Annual International Conference on "India and Global Arbitration: Opportunities and Challenges for 2025–2030" on October 18-19, 2024 at the Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001.
The conference agenda features paper presentations by eminent arbitration law practitioners from around the world, including partners and associates from both domestic and foreign law firms.
The event is also slated to feature panel discussions on recent advancements and developments in arbitration in the global scenario, with a focus on the conference’s specific themes.
This conference aims to provide a forum for debate and interaction with leading figures from many businesses involved in international and domestic arbitration.
As a part of the event, Fountain Court Chambers will host a Fireside Chat as well on "Arbitral Tribunals: An international comparison of the composition, expectations and approach of arbitral panels" on October 18.
The inaugural session of the conference on October 19 will feature a keynote address by Supreme Court judge, Justice PS Narasimha. It will also feature remarks by S Mahalingam, Governing Council Member of NPAC; Senior Advocate Arvind P Datar, Director of NPAC; and Payal Chawla, Founder of Jus Contractus and Director of NPAC.
On October 19, the conference will be divided into multiple technical sessions:
Technical Session I: Construction Law Theme chaired by Binsy Susan, Partner, Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas & Co. The panelists speaking at this session include Viraen Vaswani (associate at Three Crowns LLP, Singapore); Alastair Henderson (Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, Singapore); Rashna Mistry (Legal head, Tata Projects); and Sandya Yadav (Chief Legal Services. Corporate Legal Department, ONGC)
Technical Session II: International Session chaired by Justice Amit Bansal, Judge, Delhi High Court. The panellists speaking at this session include Daksh Ahulwalia (Founder, AIKYAM Law offices); Steven Lim (Barrister, 39 Essex Court Chambers, London); Ankit Khushu (Partner, Kachwaha & Partners, New Delhi) and Sudeshna Guha Roy (Partner, Saraf and Partners).
Technical Session III: Issues of Transparency, Disclosure Obligations and Bias of Arbitrators chaired by Justice Rekha Palli, Judge, Delhi High Court. Those participating in this session include Charles Bear (KC Fountain Chambers, London); Samar Singh Kachwaha (Supreme Court advocate); Divya Harchandani (Associate [Foreign Law], Wong Partnership LLP, Singapore) and Dr. Akhil Prasad (Group General Counsel, Boeing India).
Technical Session IV: Current Controversial Issues in Arbitration chaired by Sanjeev Kapoor, Partner, Khaitan & Co. Those slated to speak in this session include Amrita Narayan (Partner, HSA Advocates); Hemant Kumar (Group Legal Advisor, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.); Advocate Diya Kapur; and V Niranjan (Barrister, One Essex Court Chambers, London).
Technical Session V: Emerging Trends in Arbitration (Young Turks) chaired by Manini Brar, Arbitrator, Independent Practioner (Arbridge Chambers). The panelists for this session are Advocate Anirudh Bakhru; Siddharth Jain (Partner, Jain & Saigal Law Offices); Charanya Lakshmikumaran (Executive Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys); and Ankur Mahindro (Partner, Kred — Jure).
Justice R Mahadevan of the Supreme Court will be rendering the valedictory address. Senior Advocate NL Rajah and R Anand (Director, NPAC) will also speak at the valedictory session
To register for the NPAC 15th Annual International Conference, follow the links provided below.
For Individual Registration, click here.
For Organisation Registration, click here.
For Student Registration, click here.
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