An ICC workshop on International Commercial Arbitration will take place on 2 – 4 July 2010 for the first time in Hong Kong, under the auspices of the ICC Institute of World Business Law and in close collaboration with the ICC International Court of Arbitration.  

Drawing upon the experience of renowned arbitrators in a multicultural and international environment, the training will engage in various interactive sessions during the workshop. It will also examine the different stages of the arbitral proceedings under the ICC Rules of Arbitration.

The two-and-a-half day workshop – successfully conducted for several years in other parts of the world and making its way for the very first time to Asia -- will meet the practical needs of those involved in international trade. It will also simulate how ICC Arbitration functions, highlighting differences in cultures and legal practices. Participants will develop first-hand experience and knowledge of the ICC Rules and practice of international commercial arbitration tools that have become essential in today’s international business environment.

The workshop is designed for legal directors and corporate counsel from companies involved in international commercial arbitration, members of the judiciary, practicing lawyers, legal practitioners who advise international trading companies, and business people involved in international trade and dispute resolution.

“Practicing as counsel in international arbitration is different from practicing in courts,” said Yves Derains, Vice-Chairman of the ICC Institute of World Business Law. “The rules of the games are not the same. Practical training such as that offered by the workshop is necessary to get familiar with such rules of the games.”

The workshop includes a mock case conducted by working groups each consisting of about 10 – 15 people. The case will be sent to participants before the workshop so that they can familiarize themselves with the facts. They will then simulate an arbitration hearing, presenting testimony and other evidence, and carrying out cross examinations.

The seminar sessions during the workshop will discuss topics including  Asia-Pacific legal developments, arbitration best practices, the selection and appointment of arbitrators, and the powers, duties and roles of arbitrators.

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For further information, please contact:

Marina Solecki
Project Coordinator – ICC Events
Tel: +33 (0)1 49 53 30 42
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