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2 April 2019
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) are separate fintech innovations that work well together. This presentation gives an overview of the two separate concepts and outlines their respective advantages and disadvantages.
26 March 2019
Mr. Nash dealt with cross-institution consolidation for complex, multi-party disputes.
26 March 2019
Mr. Bhushan discussed the different aspects of drafting an arbitration clause, the important elements of an arbitration agreement and of a multi-tiered arbitration clause, and the impact of a poorly drafted arbitration clause on the resolution of disputes arising from the contract.
26 March 2019
Mr. Bhushan spoke about transparency and code of ethics issues, particularly from ICC’s ethos for transparency and accountability towards users, lawyers and arbitrators. He explained some of the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s new policy decisions regarding the publication of awards, the…
26 March 2019
Ms. Koh introduced the audience to the New York Convention, which had 159 contracting parties at the time of the conference. The convention has been in effect for almost 60 years. It is widely lauded as one of the most successful United Nations treaty in the area of international trade law.…
26 March 2019
Ms. Leah Ratcliff, of counsel at Jones Day, talked about upstream energy projects. According to her, these projects involve complex contracting structures that govern the rights and obligations of multiple entities, including host state representatives and multiple investors or joint venture…
26 March 2019
Mr. Steven Finizio, partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, discussed about gas supply transactions and disputes. Gas supply disputes may involve prices in long-term gas and liquefied natural gas contracts, supply failures, violations of anti-trust or competition laws and regulations…
26 March 2019
Mr. Finizio talked about the state of use of arbitration amongst the financial sector. On the one hand, arbitration is advantageous because of its enforceability, procedural flexibility, confidentiality, finality, and choice of arbitrators with specialized financial expertise. On the other hand,…
26 March 2019
Mr. Finizio identified the measures used to promote efficiency and cost-effectiveness, such as early determination of claims and defenses and expedited procedures for smaller claims. He also talked about amendments and proposed changes to institutional rules concerning transparency, settlement…
26 March 2019
Mr. Shai Wade, partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP, focused on exploration and production, and the disputes that may arise during these stages, particularly consortium disputes and service contract disputes.