International Dispute Resolution Masterclass Beijing, 24-28 October 2016 Highlights: This five-day intensive masterclass programme focuses on what lawyers, arbitrators and cross-border trading companies and merchants need to know about the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Conciliation, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules. It will develop participants understanding of the aforementioned UNCITRAL instruments and further substantiate their understanding of the prevailing principles and practice in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. There are three modules in the programme. Module 1 consists of two-day interactive lectures and workshops on UNCITRAL texts on international arbitration and dispute resolution. Module 2 is the CIArb EAB Entry Course; and Module 3 is the CIArb EAB Accelerated Route to Membership Course. Participants who complete all the three Modules will be awarded a certificate of attendance issued by the organiser(s). Those who pass the assessments in Module 2 will be eligible to apply for Associate grade of CIArb (which is the first grade). Those who pass the assessments in both Modules 2 and 3 of the programme will be eligible to apply for Member grade of CIArb (which is the second grade). Target audience: Lawyers, arbitrators, executives and researchers who are involved and interested in international arbitration and cross-border dispute management and resolution Details: Dates: 24-28 October 2016 Venue: Medium: Seat Confirmation: Enquiry: University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China English Seat confirmation is based on receipt of payment on a first come, first served basis. Contact Mr. PAN Chenming via e-mail to panchenming2007@126.com 1
Registration Fee: You will enjoy early bird discount if register and pay on or before 26 September 2016. Ø RMB$ 16,000/person (regular) Ø RMB$ 14,800/person ( early-bird for public who register and pay on or before 26 September 2016 and for members of the organizing, hosting and supporting organisations) Ø RMB$ 00/person (there are limited number of fee waiver seats for judiciary and governmental officials, subject to prior approvals.) Programme: (TBC) DAY ONE 24 October 2016 08.15 Registration 08.30 Welcome Address (UIBE Representative) 08.40 Special Address (Ministry of Commerce Representative) 08.50 Special Address (SPC Representative) 09.00 Keynote Address (UNCITRAL Representative) 09.10 Inaugural Address by IDRA Founding President Dr. Michael Hwang SC 09.20 Opening Lecture by IDRA Founding Member Professor Gary Born Topic to be confirmed 10.10 Q&A 10.20 Coffee/Tea 10.35 Seminar 1: UNCITRAL Model Law in the Greater China Region Moderator and Commentator: Professor LI Fuldien and Dr. CHEN Fuyong Jingzhou TAO, UNCITRAL Model Law in the Mainland Teresa CHENG, UNCITRAL Model Law in Hong Kong Nigel LI, UNCITRAL Model Law in Taipei (pending), UNCITRAL Model Law in Macau 11.50 Q&A 12.10 LUNCH 14.00 Seminar 2: Features of the UNCITRAL Model Law in Selective Jurisdictions Moderator and Commentator: Professor SHI Jingxia and Professor Gary Born (pending), UNCITRAL Model Law in India (pending), UNCITRAL Model Law in Thailand 2
Professor Dr. Maxi Scherer, UNCITRAL Model Law in France Dr. Michael Hwang SC, UNCITRAL Model Law in Singapore Lucy Greenwood, UNCITRAL Model Law and English Arbitration Act compared Peter R. Day, UNCITRAL Model Law in the United States of America 15.45 Q&A 16.00 Coffee/Tea 16.15 IDRA Lecture 1 Applicable laws in international arbitration, Professor Dr. Maxi Scherer Moderator and Commentator: Dr. Michael Hwang SC 17.00 Q&A 17.15 Closing remarks by Dr. Fuyong CHEN/Representative of the BIAC (tbc) 17.30 End of Day One Social and networking events: 19.00 BIAC and IDRA Cocktail (tbc) 20.00 DINNER (by invitation only) DAY TWO 25 October 2016 09.00 IDRA Lecture 2 Salient Features of International Arbitration Procedures, Dr. Michael Hwang SC Moderator and Commentator: Professor Dr. Maxi Scherer 09.45 Q&A 10.00 Coffee/Tea 10.15 Seminar 3: Salient Features of UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules Moderator and Commentator: Mr. WANG Xuehua and Professor Gary Born Ariel YE, UNCITRAL Rules and the BIAC Rules Compared Helen SHI, UNCITRAL Rules and the CIETAC- HK Rules Compared Teresa Cheng SC, UNCITRAL Rules and the HKIAC Rules Compared Professor Dr. Maxi Scherer, UNCITRAL Rules and the LCIA Rules Compared (pending), UNCITRAL Rules and the ICA Rules Compared (pending), UNCITRAL Rules and the THAC Rules Compared 11.50 Q&A 12.10 LUNCH 14.00 Seminar 4: Recognition and Enforcement: Challenges and Opportunities Moderator and Commentator: Professor LU Song and Professor Gary Born 3
15.15 Q&A Teresa Cheng, Recognition and Enforcement in Hong Kong Helena Chen, Recognition and Enforcement in China (Mainland) (pending), Recognition and Enforcement in India (pending), Recognition and Enforcement in Thailand (pending), Recognition and Enforcement in London 15.30 Coffee/Tea 15.45 Seminar 5: Salient Features of UNCITRAL Conciliation Model Law and Rules 17.15 Q&A Moderator and Commentator: Professor SHI Jingxia and Professor LI Fuldien Dr. WANG Chengjie, UNCITRAL Conciliation Model Law and Mediation in China Justice ZHANG Zhongxia, Judicial Mediation Practice in China Angela LIN, UNCITRAL Conciliation Model Law and Mediation in Taipei (pending), UNCITRAL Conciliation Model Law and Mediation in India (pending), UNCITRAL Conciliation Model Law and Mediation in Thailand 17.30 Closing remarks by (pending) 17.45 End of Day Two Social and networking events: 19.00 Sponsored Cocktail (tbc) 20.00 DINNER (by invitation only) DAY THREE 26 October 2016 CIArb Entry Course DAY FOUR and FIVE 27-28 October 2016 CIArb Accelerated Route to Membership Course Registration: Interested parties please complete the Registration Form below at the next page and return it to Mr. Pan at panchenming2007@126.com and copy Dr. YANG Fan f.yang@idracademy.org. 4
Co-organisers: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCAP) Chartered Institute of Arbitrators East Asia Branch (CIArb EAB) Beijing International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) International Dispute Resolution Academy (IDRA) Host: University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Supporting organisations (in alphabetical order): (TBC) CAA (Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei) CIETAC-HK FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry) HKIAC ICA (Indian Council of Arbitration) LCIA Arbitration and ADR Worldwide Macau Lawyers Association Supreme People s Court of the PRC Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC) Lexis PSL Arbitration 5
24-28 October 2016, Beijing Application Form Name: Email Address: Day Time Telephone Number: Address: Organisation Occupation: Details of Education: Professional or Industry Qualifications: Signature: Date: IDR Academy 6