Achromic Point

Description

Achromic Point would proudly like to announce its association with Aarna Law and Allen & Overy as its Knowledge Partner for its upcoming “Litigation & Arbitration Conference 2017” scheduled in New Delhi on November 16 at Hotel EROS, Nehru Place.

The Last Decade has seen Arbitration in India flourish, with more and more users turning to Arbitration rather than litigation as a means to resolving their commercial disputes.

This conference provides expert guidance on some of the most recent developments and current trends in the area of International and Domestic Arbitration and also offers the opportunity to build relationships, knowledge, understanding and commercial awareness of the key developments in the fast moving field of law.

Topics being covered:-

Session – 1
DRAFTING ARBITRATION CLAUSES

• How to Draft a good arbitration clause
• Pitfall to be aware of

Session – 2
ARBITRATION: PROCEDURE

• Overview of the Key Procedural steps in an Arbitration (to the issue of an award), including:
  • Commencing the Arbitration
  • Constituting the tribunal
  • Interim relief
  • Conduct of the Proceedings
• The Role of Arbitration Institutions

Session – 3
ENFORCING YOUR RIGHTS

• How, When and Where to Challenge an Award
• The Impact of Challenging an Award
• How, When and Where to enforce an Award
• The Grounds for opposing enforcement, including the concept of public policy

Session – 4
LITIGATION: INCLUDING THE IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL COURTS ACT ON ARBITRATION 

Part -1

• Litigation Vs. Arbitration (Pros and Cons): Factors to Consider in the choice between Litigation and Arbitration

Part – 2

• Overview of Litigation Procedure (up to the Appellate Stage)

o   Time Frame for Litigation (Time Consuming)

o   Execution of Judicial Orders

Part – 3

• Introduction to Commercial Courts (Jurisdiction, Objective of the Courts, Timelines, etc.) and Impact on Arbitration

Session – 5
JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS

Session – 6
INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENT TREATY RIGHTS AND INVESTOR – STATE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

Session – 7
(PANEL DISCUSSION/SEMINAR)

Speakers

• Shreyas Jayasimha                                                                                                                                                                 Advocate, Aarna Law
• Sheila Ahuja                                                                                                                                                                                                   Of Counsel – Global Arbitration Group, Allen & Overy
• M. R. Prasanna                                                                                                                                                                               Formerly Group General Counsel, Aditya Birla Group
• Arun Mal                                                                                                                                                                                     Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales) – International Arbitration, Allen & Overy, Hong Kong
• Shreya Aren                                                                                                                                                                                 Associate – International Arbitration, Allen & Overy, London
• Kirtan Prasad                                                                                                                                                                                 Associate – International Arbitration, Allen & Overy, London
• Rick Gal                                                                                                                                                                                                            Senior Associate – International Arbitration, Allen & Overy, London

*More speakers from Aarna Law and Industry to join in