DATE 25 Oct 2 Nov 2017 [25 Oct 1 Nov] Academy [2 Nov] Public Conference VENUE Mandarin Orchard Singapore 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. SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACADEMY 2017 FEE For admission to the Academy and Public Conference S$4000nett (Inclusive of government taxes) per person. For admission to the Public Conference only S$280nett (Inclusive of government taxes) per person. WEBSITE cil.nus.edu.sg Version: 14 Sep 2017
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 Version: 14 Sep 2017
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) Ms Emily Choo FROM NUS FACULTY OF LAW Prof Antony Anghie Asst Prof Vincent-Joël Proulx DISTINGUISHED TRAINERS / SPEAKERS Ms Tara Davenport, NUS Faculty of Law Prof Mark Feldman, Peking University School of Transnational Law Mr Justin Gleeson SC, Banco Chambers, Australia MsDaphne 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 Ms Celeste Mowatt, ICSID, India 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 Prof Jeff Waincymer, Monash University Faculty of Law, Australia Dr Romesh Weeramantry, Clifford Chance LLP, Hong Kong Ms Danielle Yeow, Attorney-General s Chambers, Singapore TEAM COACHES Ms Emily Choo, NUS CIL Ms Shobna Chandran, Clifford Chance Asia, Singapore Mr Matthew Koh, Rajah & Tann, Singapore Mr Alvin Yap, Eversheds Harry Elias, Singapore Version: 14 Sep 2017
DAY ONE (25 October 2017, Wednesday) 9.00 AM 10.00 AM Welcome / Introduction to the Dispute Prof. Lucy Reed Mr. J. Christopher Thomas QC Ms. Emily Choo 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 Mr. J. Christopher Thomas QC Ms. Emily Choo 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 2.45 PM 2.45 PM 3.00 PM Afternoon Break 3.00 PM 5.15 PM Consultations Review of the Applicable Treaty / Overview of the Treaty Obligations Mr. J. Christopher Thomas QC Ms. Emily Choo Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) Ms. Emily Choo 6.00 PM Welcome Dinner DAY TWO (26 October 2017, Thursday) 9.00 AM 10.00 AM Introduction to Law of the Sea Ms. Tara Davenport 10.00 AM 10.45 AM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime Prof. Tony Anghie Asst. Prof. Vincent-Joël Proulx 10.45 AM 11.00 AM Morning Break 11.00 AM 12.30 PM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime Prof. Tony Anghie Asst. Prof. Vincent-Joël Proulx 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.00 PM General Rules of International Law and the Investment Treaty Regime Prof. Tony Anghie Asst. Prof. Vincent-Joël Proulx 3.00 PM 3.15 PM Afternoon Break 3.15 PM 4.30 PM Opening Up of Counsel s Book Mr. J. Christopher Thomas QC 6.00 PM Social Event Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
DAY THREE (27 October 2017, Friday) 9.00 AM 11.30 AM 11.30 AM 11.45 AM Morning Break Substantive Obligations (1) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation Dr. Romesh Weeramantry Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) 11.45 AM 12.30 PM Substantive Obligations (2) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation Dr. Romesh Weeramantry Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) 12.30 PM 1.30 PM Lunch 1.30 PM 3.30 PM Substantive Obligations (3) National Treatment Fair and Equitable Treatment Full Protection and Security Expropriation Dr. Romesh Weeramantry Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) 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 Dr. Romesh Weeramantry Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) 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 Mr. Edmund Kronenburg 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 Ms. Meg Kinnear 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 Ms. Meg Kinnear 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 Ms. Meg Kinnear End of Day DAY SIX (30 October 2017, Monday) 9.30 AM 10.45 AM Ethics in International Arbitration Prof. Lucy Reed 10.45 AM 11.00 AM Morning Break 11.00 AM 12.15 PM Dissection of a Case (1) Mr. Justin Gleeson SC 12.15 PM 1.45 PM Lunch 1.45 PM 3.00 PM Dissection of a Case (2) Ms. Jean Kalicki 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 Mr. Justin Gleeson SC Ms. Jean Kalicki Ms. Charis Tan Ms. Gitta Satryani 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 Ms. Jean Kalicki Mr. Neil Kaplan QC SBS Judge of Appeal Judith Prakash Mr. Toby Landau QC Mr. Jeff Waincymer 3.00 PM 3.15 PM Afternoon Break 3.15 PM 6.00 PM Team Preparation End of Day DAY EIGHT (1 November 2017, Wednesday) Time Oral Submissions: Group A Session Final Day Arbitration Moot Oral Submissions: Group B 9.00 AM 12.45 PM Tribunals Ms. Jean Kalicki Mr. Neil Kaplan QC SBS JA Judith Prakash Mr. Jeff Waincymer Ms. Danielle Yeow 12.45 PM 2.45 PM Lunch / Prize Presentation Ceremony / Drinks Reception Singapore International Arbitration Academy 2017
SIAA 2017 Conference DAY NINE (2 November 2017, Thursday) Time Session Session Chair / Speakers 10.00 AM 10.20 AM Registration & Networking - 10.20 AM 10.30 AM Welcome Speech Prof. Lucy Reed 10.30 AM 12.00 NN Recent Case Developments Session Chair Ms. Emily Choo Speakers Rsrch. Assoc. Prof (CIL) Ms. Celeste Mowatt 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 Session Chair Mr. J. Christopher Thomas QC Speakers Mr. Neil Kaplan QC Mr. Toby Landau QC 3.30 PM 3.45 PM Afternoon Break 3.45 PM 5.45 PM Global Currents in International Trade and Investment Agreements Session Chair Prof. Lucy Reed Speakers Ms. Daphne Hong Ms. Jean Kalicki Mr. Justin Gleeson QC 6.00 PM Drinks Reception Imperial Ballroom @ Mandarin Orchard Hotel Sponsored by ISLG 5.0 PUBLIC CPD POINTS 5.0 Public CPD Points (To be advised) Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General SILE Attendance Policy Participants who wish to claim CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. This includes signing-in on arrival and signing-out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Version: 14 Sep 2017