Winter Academy on International Arbitration «Beyond the Imaginable Borders: Transformation of Arbitration»

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Winter Academy on International Arbitration «Beyond the Imaginable Borders: Transformation of Arbitration»

In January 2021, the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration will hold the Winter Academy on International Arbitration «Beyond the Imaginable Borders: Transformation of Arbitration».

The Academy will touch upon the most innovative topics and cover the transformation of the well-known concepts of arbitration in the technological era. The schedule is built around general courses coupled with case-studies on validity of arbitration agreements and choice of law.

During the special courses the most acute topics in the field of arbitration will be examined such as due process, confidentiality and its cyber risks, arbitration of climate change and renewable energy disputes, peculiarities of construction and oil & gas arbitration, cultural and procedural differences, cross-examination in international arbitration.

Apart from theory, the participants will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience during workshops on advocacy, expert evidence & damages with the following application of acquired skills before the distinguished panel of arbitrators during the Moot Court.

The Academy will be held on 11-16 January 2021 on a special platform.

The working language of the Academy is English.

Requirements: no less than 2 years of experience in arbitration, mediation or litigation.

Participation Fee: 5 000 RUB (paid after being selected as a participant of the Academy). Several scholarship places are available, which are provided at the discretion of the Advisory Committee after submitting a statement of necessity.

Deadline for Applications: 31 October 2020

The Organizing Committee will select from 15 to 30 participants and announce the results no later than 1 December 2020.

More information on the Academy is available on the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration website.

Should you have any questions, please contact us via email event@centerarbitr.ru.