ICC India Arbitration Conference – Mumbai 2025

14 Nov 2025

Mumbai English
Start: 10:00 (Indian Standard Time) - End: 16:00 (Indian Standard Time)

Join us in Mumbai for an enriching and unforgettable experience at the ICC India Arbitration Conference 2025! Explore emerging issues and trends shaping both international and domestic arbitration landscapes tailored for the Indian market.

This must-attend event promises an exceptional lineup of renowned speakers including leading arbitrators, legal practitioners, and industry experts – ready to ignite insightful discussions and unveil practical strategies in arbitration. 

This Conference is not open for students.

Payment for registration fees amounting to INR2500 will be required when you register online. Upon banking verification your registration will then be confirmed.

Programme

(Indian Standard Time)

09:45 – 10:45

Registration and morning coffee

10:45 – 10:50

Welcome Address

  • Tejus Chauhan (Director, Arbitration & ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Singapore)

10:50 - 11:05

 

Opening Address

  • Claudia Salomon (President, ICC International Court of Arbitration)

11:05 - 11:30

 

Special Address

  • Dr Birendra Saraf (Advocate General, State of Maharashtra)

11:30 - 12:45

Session I: Knocking on arbitration’s door – Revolving positions of judicial and legislative landscape in India, UK, and Singapore

The panellists will round up the key developments in arbitration, from constitutional bench decisions to cross-border enforcement, and third-party funding, while sharing successful strategies to resolve disputes in India, UK, and Singapore. While Asia continues to grow as the focal point of arbitral jurisprudence, our speakers will shed light on the best practices and viewpoints from within and the West on the emerging trends in arbitration. 

 

  • ModeratorSamantha Tan (Partner, Freshfields, Singapore)
  • Prof (Dr) Pinky Anand (Senior Counsel, Arbitrator and Mediator, Chambers of Pinky Anand, Delhi)
  • Foo Yuet Min (Director, Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier LLC, Singapore)
  • Vivek Kapoor (Barrister & Arbitrator, 39 Essex Chambers, London)
  • Sairam Subramanian (Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai)

12:45 – 12:50

Introduction to ICC Dispute Resolution Library by Jus Mundi 

  • Arjun Sivaprakasam, Director of Government Relations & India region, Jus Mundi, Paris

12:50 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00 – 15:15

Session II: From Bricks to the Bench - Navigating the Complexities of Construction Arbitration

Given the intricate nature of construction disputes and the multifaceted claims involved, arbitration is considered the preferred dispute resolution mechanism, particularly due to the technical expertise and efficiency required in the resolution process.  These disputes encompass a complex interplay of legal, technical, and commercial issues, requiring a balanced approach that considers the interests of all stakeholders, including employers, contractors, counsel, experts, tribunals, and courts.

The discussion will examine the unique challenges and strategies for resolving construction disputes through arbitration, and address critical issues such as variation claims, EOT claims, delay analysis, and the assessment of damages in large-scale projects. The panellists will also cover best practices for claim management, the role of technology, and the recent judicial trends in construction disputes in India.

 

  • Moderator: Alok Jain (Partner, Quillon & Partners, Mumbai)
  • Jo Delaney (Partner, HFW, Sydney)
  • Frédéric Gillion (Partner, Pinsent Masons, Singapore)
  • Raj R. Panchmatia (Partner, Khaitan & Co, Mumbai)
  • Dhirendra Negi (Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Delhi)

15:15 – 15:45

Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:45

Session III:  Behind the scenes of ICC Court – Mock Session of the ICC International Court of Arbitration on Draft Award Scrutiny 

One of the hallmarks of ICC dispute resolution services is the scrutiny of draft awards undertaken by the ICC Secretariat and members of the ICC Court. 

Members of the ICC Court will lead an interactive mock plenary session and conference attendees will be able to act as Court members contributing to the scrutiny of a mock draft award. This session will highlight how the ICC Court may approach various issues in draft awards and how this service improves the quality and enforceability of each ICC award.

 

  • Claudia Salomon (President, ICC International Court of Arbitration)
  • Kabir Singh (Partner, Clifford Chance; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration)
  • Payel Chatterjee (Partner, Dispute Resolution & White-collar Crimes practice, Trilegal; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration)
  • Mark Mangan (Partner, Lindsay Francis & Mangan; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration)
  • Yvonne Mak (Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration)

16:45 – 16:50

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

  • Khushboo Deshmukh (Deputy Director, Arbitration & ADR, India, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Delhi)

16:50 - 18:30

Cocktail Reception

Prof (Dr) Pinky Anand

Senior Counsel, Arbitrator and Mediator, Chambers of Pinky Anand, Delhi

Rohit Bhat

Partner & Lead, India Disputes, Freshfields, Singapore

Payel Chatterjee

Partner, Dispute Resolution & White-collar Crimes practice, Trilegal, Mumbai; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Tejus Chauhan

Director, Arbitration & ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Singapore

Jo Delaney

Partner, HFW, Sydney

Khushboo Deshmukh 

(Deputy Director, Arbitration & ADR, India, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Delhi)

Yuet Min Foo

Director, Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier LLC, Singapore

Frédéric Gillion

Partner, Pinsent Masons, Singapore

Alok Jain

Partner, Quillon & Partners, Mumbai

Vivek Kapoor

Independent Counsel & Arbitrator, 39 Essex Chambers, London

Yvonne Mak

Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore

Mark Mangan

Partner, Lindsay Francis & Mangan; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Dhirendra Negi

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Delhi

Claudia Salomon

President, ICC International Court of Arbitration

Jyoti Sinha

Partner, Dispute Resolution Group, Khaitan & Co, Mumbai

Sairam Subramanian

Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai

Venue The Rooftop, Trident, Nariman Point
CR 2 Nariman Point, Marine Dr, Mumbai, Maharashtra 40002
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For more information, please contact:

Ms Irene Mira

Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, India, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

irene.mira@iccwbo.org

Mr Sudhir Lamba

Executive Officer & Membership Coordinator, ICC India

sudhir.lamba@iccindiaonline.org

Ms Valerie Victor 

Executive Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Service 

iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to Ms Irene Mira (Deputy Director, Arbitration & ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services) at: Irene.MIRA@iccwbo.org

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