ICC YAF: Law and Culture in North Asian Arbitration

Join us for this webinar and engage in a lively discussion on how to determine the governing law of an arbitration agreement, in light of Enka v Chubb and the relevant case law and practice in Japan and Korea.

We will also be sharing stories on challenges for non-native English speakers in an international arbitration and exchange tips on how to overcome them.

As part of its contribution to the development of best practices in international arbitration and effort to provide a forum for practitioners from different countries and cultures, the ICC YAF Committee will host a joint Korea-Japan webinar for the young and aspiring members of the arbitration community.

The first session will involve a short presentation on the recent UK Supreme Court judgment of Enka v Chubb, a discussion on the relevant court cases in Japan and Korea on how to determine the governing law of an arbitration agreement, as well as a group discussion on various topics involving the governing law of an arbitration agreement.

During the second session, speakers will share stories on challenges for non-native English speakers in international arbitration. The discussion will include cultural and language issues when presenting written and oral witness testimony, as well as helpful tips for non-native English speakers.

Who should attend:

• Young practitioners in the arbitration community, especially from Korea and Japan
• Transaction practitioners and in-house counsel dealing with dispute resolution clauses
• Young practitioners in international dispute resolution teams
• Students who are interested in practising international arbitration