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| 12 July 2007: Arbitration Updates |
| 9.00–9.30am |
Registration (of Local & Foreign Delegates) & Refreshments |
| 9.30–9.40am |
Welcome Address
Mr. Raymond Chan – President, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore |
| 9.40–10.00am |
Conference Opening Address
Judge of Appeal Justice V K Rajah – Supreme Court of Singapore, Singapore |
| 10.00–10.20am |
Conference Opening Ceremony
Photo-taking with and Presentation of Tokens to Guest-of-Honour and Representatives of Regional Institutes |
| 10.20–10.40am |
Morning Break |
| 10.40am–12.10pm |
Session 1: Legislative Framework for Arbitration
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Opening Remarks by Session Chair |
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Issues to be Addressed: |
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Nature and application of legislative framework for arbitration |
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Importance Given to Party Autonomy |
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Relevance of UNCITRAL Model Law and NY Convention |
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Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session moderated by the Session Chair |
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Session Chair
Mr. Mohan Pillay – Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore
Speakers
Professor Lawrence Boo – Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore
Dr. H Priyatna – Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia, Indonesia
Mr. Samuel Wong – Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, Hong Kong |
| 12.10–1.45pm |
Buffet Lunch |
| 1.45–3.15pm |
Session 2: Nature & Role of the Tribunal
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Opening Remarks by Session Chair |
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Issues to be Addressed: |
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Tribunal’s attitude towards expert evidence |
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Appointment and challenge of Tribunal |
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Jurisdiction challenge |
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Importance of seat of Arbitration |
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Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session moderated by the Session Chair |
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Session Chair
Mr. Michael Hwang SC – Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore
Speakers
Mr. Lau Hang Chong – Arbitration Association of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Mr. Lok Vi Ming SC – Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore
Mr. Tay Yu-Jin – Shearman & Sterling LLP, Singapore
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| 3.15–3.30pm |
Afternoon Break |
| 3.30–5.00pm |
Session 3: Role of the Courts
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Opening Remarks by Session Chair |
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Issues to be Addressed: |
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Judicial attitudes, extent and nature of judicial intervention in arbitration |
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Court’s role & attitude towards interim measures, tribunal challenges and challenges to awards |
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Anti-suit and anti-arbitration injunctions |
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Trends and directions |
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Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session moderated by the Session Chair |
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Session Chair
Mr. Richard Tan – Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore
Speakers
Mr Wilfred Abraham – M/s Zul Rafique & Partners, Malaysia
Prof. Ian Bailey SC – Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia, Australia
Mr. Sundaresh Menon – M/s Rajah & Tann, Singapore |
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| 13 July 2007: Enforcement of Awards |
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| 9.15–10.50am |
Session 4: Legislative & Procedural Framework for Enforcement
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Opening Remarks by Session Chair |
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Issues to be Addressed: |
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Requirements for a valid award |
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Enforcement procedures for domestic/foreign awards |
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Grounds for challenge and consequences |
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Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session moderated by the Session Chair |
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Session Chair
Dr. Philip Chan – National University of Singapore, Singapore
Speakers
Mr. Mohanadass Kanagasabai – Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators, Malaysia
Dr. Anne Netto – Singapore
Mr. Gary Soo – Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, Hong Kong
Mr. Andre Yeap SC – M/s Rajah & Tann, Singapore |
| 10.50–11.10am |
Morning Break |
| 11.10–12.45am |
Session 5: Practical Considerations to Assist Enforcement
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Opening Remarks by Session Chair |
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Issues to be Addressed: |
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Application of NY Convention |
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Importance of seat of Arbitration |
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Manner in which arbitration conducted |
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Application of Rules of natural justice |
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Failure by 1 party to participate |
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Common problem areas |
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Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session moderated by the Session Chair |
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Session Chair
Mr. Naresh Mahtani – Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore
Speakers
District Judge Leslie Chew – Subordinate Courts of Singapore, Singapore
Mr. Christopher Chuah – M/s WongPartnership, Singapore
Mr. Justyn Jagger – DLA Piper, Singapore
Dr. Colin Y. C. Ong – Arbitration Association of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei |
| 12.45–1.00pm |
Conference Closing
Mr. Raymond Chan – President, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
Mr. Johnny Tan – Chairman, Conference Organising Committee |
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