ICC YAAF: Unlocking Opportunities in Technology and International Arbitration

16 Feb 2024

Bengaluru English
Start: 18:30 | End: 22:00

Join us for an engaging event that aims to bridge realms where global arbitration meets next-gen tech disputes!  Experienced arbitration practitioners will share their views on the opportunities available to Indian lawyers in international arbitration and explore the evolving landscape of technology disputes. 

Don't miss your chance to shape the dialogue at this intersection of law and innovation! This event serves as a unique platform where legal professionals, tech visionaries, scholars, and industry experts converge to explore the diverse landscape of opportunities and challenges presented by the evolving realms of international arbitration and technology, with a specific emphasis on how Indian lawyers can navigate these waters.

 

Key Themes:

  • Diversity in international arbitration
  • Emerging trends in technology dispute resolution
  • Building capacity for the future

 

Why Attend? 

  • Networking: Connect with legal experts, industry leaders, and fellow professionals.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Gain insights from thought leaders shaping the future of international law and technology disputes.
  • Professional Development: Enhance your skills and stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in the field.
Programme

(Indian Standard Time)

 18:30-19:00

Registration

 19:00-19:10

Welcoming remarks and introduction to ICC YAAF

  • Vikas Mahendra, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Keystone Partners, Bengaluru

19:10-20:00

Panel 1 – Indian lawyers in International Arbitration – Opportunities and Challenges

The panel will explore the experiences and perspectives of Indian lawyers with immense experience acting on international arbitration mandates while being based in international firms, Indian firms and as solo practitioners. The endeavour is to uncover opportunities that arise on the international stage and provide insights on how to grapple with the challenges that come with advocating in a cross-border legal landscape.

  • Ashish Kabra, Partner, Nishith Desai Associates, Singapore
  • Promod Nair, Senior Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
  • Rishab Gupta, Barrister, Twenty Essex Court, Mumbai
  • Prashant VG, Partner, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, Bengaluru
  • Moderator: Mayuri Tiwari, Arbitration Practitioner, Mumbai

20:00-20:10

Coffee break

20:10-21:00

Panel 2 - Arbitration for Next-Gen Technology Disputes

The session aims to crystal gaze into the future of arbitration in the light of rapid advancements in technology. The panel will discuss relevance of arbitration in disputes involving artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, blockchain and beyond.

  • Varsha Shivanagowda, Associate Vice President (Policy & Legal), Mobile Premier League, Bengaluru
  • Jaideep Reddy, Partner, Trilegal, Bengaluru
  • Montek Mayal, Parter, Osborne Partners, New Delhi
  • Moderator: Anushka Sharda, Partner, Khaitan, New Delhi

21:00-22:00

Networking Hour

Rishab Gupta

Barrister, Twenty Essex Court, Mumbai

Ashish Kabra

Partner, Nishith Desai Associates, Singapore

Vikas Mahendra

ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Keystone Partners, Bengaluru

Montek Mayal

Parter, Osborne Partners, New Delhi

Promod Nair

Senior Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru

Jaideep Reddy

Partner, Trilegal, Bengaluru

Anushka Sharda

Partner, Khaitan, New Delhi

Varsha Shivanagowda

Associate Vice President (Policy & Legal), Mobile Premier League, Bengaluru

Mayuri Tiwari

Arbitration Practitioner, Mumbai

Prashant VG

Partner, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, Bengaluru

Venue:

Catholic Club - 22, Museum Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India

First name, Name

Title

Email

Mr Vikas Mahendra

ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia

vikas.mahendra@keystone.law

Ms Shania Elias

Deputy Director, Arbitration & ADR, India, ICC Dispute Resolution Service

Shania.ELIAS-ext@iccwbo.org

Ms Valerie Victor

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

iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org

Organisers

Sponsors

What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.

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