Join us in Hong Kong for the ICC International Commercial Arbitration Training (PIDA 1).
Developed by the ICC Institute of World Business Law, the ICC International Commercial Arbitration Training (PIDA 1) will be organized by ICC Hong Kong.
This 3-day training is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding and first-hand experience of international commercial arbitration under ICC Arbitration Rules from a counsel perspective, by working through an ICC arbitration case study with experienced arbitration practitioners. The training covers sessions on how to draft the request for arbitration and the answer to it, selection of arbitrators, a mock hearing and other elements of a typical arbitration case under ICC Arbitration Rules as described in the program.
Who should attend?
This training is recommended for participants interested in gaining an understanding of ICC arbitration and international commercial arbitration more generally, and how to conduct an international commercial arbitration from a counsel perspective.
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09.00-09.15 |
Welcome address |
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09:15-09:25 |
Opening and Introduction: Arbitration in the World Today |
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09:25-09:35 |
Questions – Discussion |
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09:35-09:50 |
Positioning of ICC Arbitration in the region |
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09:50-10:05 |
Questions – Discussion |
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10:05-10:15 |
Organization of the Seminar and Summary of the Mock Case |
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10:15-10:30 |
Break |
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10:30-10:45 |
Preparation of the Request for Arbitration |
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10:45-11:15 |
Questions – Discussion |
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11:15-12:30 |
Working Groups: Preparing and drafting the Request |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30-14:30 |
Plenary Session: Discussion on the Draft Request |
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14:30-14:45 |
How to Prepare the Answer to the Request |
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14:45-15:15 |
Questions – Discussion |
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15:15-15:30 |
Break |
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15:30-16:30 |
30 Working Groups: Preparing and Drafting the Answer |
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16:30-17:30 |
Plenary Session: Discussion on the Draft Answer |
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09:00-09:30 |
Role of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration before the Terms of Reference |
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09:30-09:45 |
Selection and Appointment of Arbitrators from the Point of View of the Parties |
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09:45-10:30 |
Questions – Discussion |
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10:30-10:45 |
Case Management |
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10:45-11:15 |
Questions – Discussion |
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11:15-11:30 |
Break |
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11:30-11:45 |
Procedural Approaches |
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11:45-12:45 |
Questions – Discussion |
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12:45-13:45 |
Lunch |
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13:45-14:00 |
Terms of Reference |
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14:00-14:15 |
Powers, Duties and Role of Arbitrators |
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14:15-14:45 |
Questions – Discussion |
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14:45-15:45 |
Working Groups: Preparing and Drafting the Terms of Reference |
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15:45-16:00 |
Break |
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16:00-17:30 |
Plenary Session: Discussion on the Terms of Reference, Simulation of Arbitral Proceedings |
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09:00-10:15 |
Simulation of an Arbitral Hearing: Preliminary Hearing, Testimony and Other Evidence – Cross-examination and Oral Pleadings |
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10:15-10:30 |
Break |
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10:30-11:30 |
Plenary Session: Discussion on the Simulation of Arbitral Proceedings |
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11:30-12:30 |
Working Groups: Analysis of the Draft Award |
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12:30-13:45 |
Lunch |
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13:45-14:45 |
Plenary Session: Discussion on the Draft Award |
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14:45-15:15 |
Role of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration from the Terms of Reference to the End of the Procedure |
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15:15-15:30 |
Break |
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15:30-16:00 |
The Enforcement of Arbitral Awards - The New York Convention |
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16:00-16:45 |
Questions – Discussion |
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16:45-17:00 |
Closing of the Training |
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Simon Chapman KC |
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, ICC Court Member |
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Peter Chow |
International Arbitrator, Acacia Arbitration Chambers |
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Anthony Crockett |
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer |
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David Fong |
Barrister, Harcourt Chambers |
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Queenie Lau SC |
Barrister, Temple Chambers |
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Kim Rooney |
Co-Chair; Independent Arbitrator, Rede Chambers |
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John Scott SC |
Barrister, Des Voeux Chambers |
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Yvonne Shek |
Counsel, Clifford Chance |
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Winnie Tam |
Barrister and Arbitrator, Des Voeux Chambers |
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Sylvia Tee |
Co-Chair ; Partner, Ashurst |
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Sherlin Tung |
Partner, Withers |
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Tom Walsh |
Partner, Clifford Chance ; ICC HK Executive Committee |
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Horace Wong SC |
Barrister, Rede Chambers |
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Rimsky Yuen SC |
Barrister and International Arbitrator, Temple Chambers |
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Noam Zamir |
International arbitrator, Associate Professor of Law at City University of Hong Kong and Lyon Catholic University |
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Working language |
English |
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Venue |
Hong Kong Central District (exact venue to be confirmed) |
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Registration fees |
HK$9,000 standard rate HK$8,100 early bird rate for registration on or before 9 October 2025 HK$7,650 special rate for members of ICC Hong Kong, other ICC National Committees and Groups and other supporting organisations |
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Registration information |
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