FULLY BOOKED: An examination of the law and practice of international arbitration

Date:

Monday 12th November 2018

Time:

6pm – 7.15pm (Registration from 5.45pm)

Venue:

39 Essex Chambers
81 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DD

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Cost:

Free

A workshop with counsel from 39 Essex Chambers including:

Patrick Hennessey
Samar Abbas
Melissa Shipley

Who should attend?

This highly practical workshop is designed for junior or mid-level lawyers (7 years’ PQE or below)

What will the workshop cover?

With a focus on work carried out by junior and mid-level practitioners, this workshop will look at key issues facing any legal team dealing with an international commercial arbitration

Learning objectives:

In one hour 39 Essex Chambers will share tips and practice suggestions on preparing for, conducting and enforcing awards resulting from arbitrations

The workshop will include sessions on:

1. Gateway Issues: arbitrability; jurisdiction; seat; appointment of and challenges to arbitrators.
2. Procedural Considerations: arbitral institutions vs. ad-hoc arbitration; emergency relief and interim measures; multi-party disputes and consolidation.
3. Evidence: disclosure; factual witnesses; experts.
4. Written & Oral Advocacy: pleadings and written advocacy prior to and after the hearing; conduct of the hearing.
5. Post-Award Considerations: Recognition and enforcement; challenges and annulment.

*Refreshments will be served before and after the workshop*