The 2nd IBA Litigation and ADR Symposium - the changing landscape of litigation and arbitration in India

18 Aug - 19 Aug 2023

Session information

Session nine: The future of international arbitration

Saturday 19 August (1430 - 1545)

Description

International arbitration continues to gain significance with the number of arbitral institutions on the rise globally. However, what are the challenges moving forward? This panel will discuss the future of international arbitration with reference to specific cutting-edge developments relating to the interplay between insolvency and international arbitration proceedings, the governing law of the arbitration agreement, and the circumstances in which non-signatories may find themselves bound to an arbitration agreement. The panel will also discuss the implications of the recent decision to open the Indian legal market has on international arbitration in India, the governance of ethical standards in international arbitration and the rise of international commercial courts as an alternative option for cross-border dispute resolution.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Dinesh Dhillon Allen & Gledhill, Singapore, Singapore; Vice Chair, Asia Pacific Regional Forum

Speakers

Sharmistha Chakrabarti Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, New York, USA
Shaneen Parikh Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shankh Sengupta Trilegal, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Helen Wang Carey Olsen, Singapore, Singapore