DATE 25 Oct 2 Nov 2017 [25 Oct 1 Nov] Academy [2 Nov] Public Conference VENUE Mandarin Orchard Singapore SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACADEMY 2017 INTRODUCTION Organised by the National University of Singapore s Centre for International Law (CIL), the 2017 Singapore International Arbitration Academy will bring together some of the world s leading experts in international arbitration for a 9-day programme designed specifically for government officials, private practitioners and legal academics. https://goo.gl/sskzce
FEE For admission to the Academy and Public Conference S$4000nett (Inclusive of government taxes) per local participant. S$6950nett (Inclusive of government taxes & ten-night stay* at the Mandarin Orchard Singapore) per participant (overseas/local) * Mandarin Orchard Singapore Deluxe Room inclusive of: 1. daily breakfast 2. internet 3. daily two piece laundry (non-accumulative) 4. no reduction of the number of nights stay allowed For admission to the Public Conference only S$280nett (Inclusive of government taxes) per person. REGISTRATION https://goo.gl/sskzce
The 2017 Academy is another unparalleled opportunity for lawyers and government officials from the region and around the world to meet and interact with luminaries of international law. The Academy is intensive and highly rewarding. According to many participants, the Academy has deepened their understanding of international dispute settlement. Through the Academy, these participants have also developed and extended their network of international and professional relationships. The 9-day programme will commence on 25 October 2017 and will culminate with an Arbitration Moot before two distinguished tribunals on 1 November 2017. This year s programme will also include access to a one-day public conference on recent developments in the investment treaty world on 2 November 2017. This workshop provides a hybrid of public international law, private international law and commercial law which gives, as a government lawyer, insight on both sides of the fence when looking at case studies as usually a government lawyer tend to look more on the public international law aspect. Additionally, the case studies, that we were tasked, equipped us with basic, advanced and even practical knowledge and application in investment law, particularly in Investor-state dispute settlements. Not only that, the participants were a mixture of government lawyers and private practitioners from all over the world including under and post graduate law students which makes the Q&A sessions very educational and productive. Ms Ain Abdullah, Brunei SIAA 2016 I thoroughly recommend the SIAA as an opportunity to learn from worldclass practitioners in investor-state arbitration and meet peers practising in the field. The programme encompassed sessions on substantive and procedural issues in investor-state arbitration, afforded opportunities to negotiate and advocate, and encouraged participants to consider current developments in the field. Thank you very much to the CIL team for delivering a first-class programme, with such good humour and professionalism. Ms Sarah Macrory, London SIAA 2016
The SIAA has been a great and very memorable experience I ve learned more about investor-state arbitration than I could have from research or textbooks. The trainers were world-class and we were privileged to learn from them. Chris Thomas and his team have done an excellent job. I have little doubt that this is one of the best arbitration courses anywhere in the world. Mr. Matthew Koh, Singapore SIAA 2015 You and your team have done such a wonderful job preparing for the program, I cannot thank you enough. Your attention to detail and your enthusiasm, kindness and consideration throughout the Academy made the experience much more meaningful for the participants. Ms. Una Cho, S. Korea SIAA 2015 a fantastic course, lining up some wonderful speakers and lecturers and getting us great coaches for each side This course has been an eye opener. Ms. Shobna Chandran, Singapore SIAA 2014 I definitely learnt a lot and have already started urging friends and colleagues to look out for registration for next year! Ms. Felicia Tan, Singapore SIAA 2013 Thank you again for putting together an excellent program that was helpful to practitioners and government officials alike. Needless to say, I learned a lot from the Singapore International Arbitration Academy, and not only that, got to meet and form friendships with brilliant people. The program was especially helpful in guiding me which issues to focus on as well as where to look in terms of reference materials. Ms. Erica Shin, S. Korea SIAA 2013
SIAA 2017 SPEAKERS / TRAINERS FROM NUS CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW Prof Lucy Reed Mr J Christopher Thomas QC Research Associate Professor (CIL) Jansen Calamita Ms Emily Choo FROM NUS FACULTY OF LAW Prof Antony Anghie Asst Prof Vincent-Joël Proulx DISTINGUISHED TRAINERS / SPEAKERS Prof Mark Feldman, Peking University School of Transnational Law Mr Justin Gleeson SC, Banco Chambers, Australia Ms Daphne Hong, Attorney-General s Chambers, Singapore Ms Jean Kalicki, Independent Arbitrator Mr Neil Kaplan CBE QC SBS, International Arbitrator Ms Meg Kinnear, ICSID, Washington D.C. Mr Edmund Kronenburg, Braddell Brothers LLP, Singapore Mr Toby Landau QC, Essex Court Chambers, London The Honourable Judge of Appeal Justice Judith Prakash, Supreme Court of Singapore Ms Gitta Satryani, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Singapore Ms Charis Tan, DWF LLP, Singapore Mr V V Veeder QC, Essex Court Chambers, United Kingdom Prof Jeff Waincymer, Monash University Faculty of Law, Australia Dr Romesh Weeramantry, Clifford Chance LLP, Hong Kong Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
DAY ONE (25 October 2017, Wednesday) 9.00 AM 10.00 AM Welcome / Introduction to the Dispute 10.00 AM 10.15 AM Morning Break / Photography session 10.15 AM 12.30 PM Review of the Applicable Treaty / Overview of the Treaty Obligations 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 2.45 PM Review of the Applicable Treaty / Overview of the Treaty Obligations 2.45 PM 3.00 PM Afternoon Break 3.00 PM 5.15 PM Consultations 6.00 PM Welcome Dinner DAY TWO (26 October 2017, Thursday) 9.00 AM 10.45 AM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime 10.45 AM 11.00 AM Morning Break 11.00 AM 12.30 PM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.00 PM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime 3.00 PM 3.15 PM Afternoon Break 3.15 PM 4.30 PM Opening Up of Counsel s Book End of Day Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
DAY THREE (27 October 2017, Friday) 9.00 AM 11.00 AM 11.30 AM 11.45 AM Morning Break 11.45 AM 12.30 PM 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.30 PM Substantive Obligations (1) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation Substantive Obligations (2) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation Substantive Obligations (3) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation 3.30 PM 3.45 PM Afternoon Break 3.45 PM 5.00 PM Substantive Obligations (4) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation End of Day DAY FOUR (28 October 2017, Saturday) Rest Day Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
DAY FIVE (29 October 2017, Sunday) 9.00 AM 11.30 AM Drafting the Request for Arbitration 11.30 AM 11.45 AM Morning Break 11.45 AM 12.30 PM ICSID 101 (1) ICSID Jurisdiction Request for Arbitration Constitution of Tribunal 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.30 PM ICSID 101 (2) Written and Oral Proceedings Objections to Jurisdiction The Award 3.30 PM 3.45 PM Afternoon Break 3.45 PM 5.45 PM ICSID 101 (3) Other aspects of ICSID arbitration Costs Termination Post-award remedies End of Day DAY SIX (30 October 2017, Monday) 9.30 AM 10.45 AM Ethics in International Arbitration 10.45 AM 11.00 AM Morning Break 11.00 AM 12.15 PM Dissection of a Case (1) 12.15 PM 1.45 PM Lunch 1.45 PM 3.00 PM Dissection of a Case (2) 3.00 PM 3.15 PM Afternoon Break 3.15 PM 6.00 PM Team Preparation End of Day Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
DAY SEVEN (31 October 2017, Tuesday) 9.00 AM 11.15 AM Government Officials / Engaging with External Counsel 11.15 AM 11.30 AM Morning Break 11.30 AM 12.15 PM Team preparation 12.15 PM 1.45 PM Lunch 1.45 PM 3.00 PM Tribunal s Point of View 3.00 PM 3.15 PM Afternoon Break 3.15 PM 6.00 PM Team Preparation End of Day Final Day Arbitration Moot DAY EIGHT (1 November 2017, Wednesday) 9.00 AM 12.45 PM Oral Submissions: Group A Oral Submissions: Group B TRIBUNAL Ms Jean Kalicki Mr Neil Kaplan CBE QC SBS Justice Judith Prakash Mr V V Veeder QC Prof Jeff Waincymer 12.45 PM 2.45 PM Lunch / Prize Presentation Ceremony / Drinks Reception Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
Public Conference DAY NINE (2 November 2017, Thursday) 10.00 AM 10.20 AM Registration & Networking 10.20 AM 10.30 AM Welcome Speech 10.30 AM 12.00 NN Recent Case Developments 12.00 NN 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.30 PM What can tribunals do to seize control of proceedings? Fighting over-lawyering, too much expert evidence and time-wasting tactics 3.30 PM 3.45 PM Afternoon Break 3.45 PM 5.45 PM Global Currents in International Trade and Investment Agreements 6.00 PM Drinks Reception Imperial Ballroom @ Mandarin Orchard Hotel Sponsored by ISLG