12th ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE ARBITRATION ACT 1996

“Over 1,000 Decisions Since Entry Into Force of the Arbitration Act��?

Thursday 26 March 2009 09:30 to 18:00

Location

Lincoln's Inn, Old Hall, London WC2A 3T

Participants

Chairs:
Philip Capper, White and Case, LLP
Greg Reid, Linklaters LLP
The Rt Hon. Lord Justice Rix, Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal
Stewart Shackleton, Eversheds LLP

Speakers:
Philippa Charles, Mayer Brown
James Clanchy, Registrar, LCIA
Graham Dunning QC, Essex Court Chambers,
Stuart Dutson, Eversheds LLP
Louis Flannery, Stephenson Harwood
Norah Gallagher, British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Visiting Senior Lecturer, School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary, University of London
William Godwin, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
David Holloway, No 5 Chambers and University of Essex School of Law
Brian Hutchinson, University College Dublin
Dr Julian Lew QC, 20 Essex St Chambers, Head and Visiting Professor, School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary, University of London
Professor Robert Merkin, Southampton University
Michael O'Reilly, Adie O'Reilly LLP
Adam Samuel
Stewart Shackleton, Eversheds LLP
Audley Sheppard, Clifford Chance LLP
The Rt Hon Lord Steyn, Essex Court Chambers

There have been over 1,000 arbitration-related decisions since entry into force of the Arbitration Act 1996. This conference will examine themes emerging from the body of judicial interpretation and application of the Act and look at developments in England from the comparative perspective of other common law UNCITRAL jurisdictions. Four Panels will covering topics such jurisdiction, procedural irregularity, anti-suit injunctions, separability, compétence-compétence, public policy and applicable law.

Solicitors and barristers may claim CPD hours through attendance at this event.

Please click here for a copy of the programme

The conference dinner will also be held at Lincoln's Inn and will be £75 per person. Please state any dietary requirements when booking. To book online please click here or email eventsregistration@biicl.org.

For further information about this event please email Norah Gallagher Director, Investment Treaty Forum and Senior Research Fellow in International Trade and Investment Law

Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 5156 | Email: n.gallagher@biicl.org

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