ACICA SYMPOSIUM Underwriting Cross-Border Contracts – the significance of the New York Convention 60 years on

Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

ACICA SYMPOSIUM Underwriting Cross-Border Contracts – the significance of the New York Convention 60 years on

The Convention on the Enforcement and Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention) is one of the most successful treaties in the area of commercial law and has served as a model for subsequent international legislative texts. ACICA invites you to celebrate with it the 60th anniversary of this important Convention.


About this Event

The Convention on the Enforcement and Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention) is one of the most successful treaties in the area of commercial law and has served as a model for subsequent international legislative texts. ACICA invites you to celebrate with it the 60th anniversary of this important Convention.

This symposium will explore the key role that the Convention has played in the growth of international trade over the course of the last 60 years, its significance in terms of enforcement of arbitral awards and the important role of the Courts in this process, as well as touching on recent international developments with respect to the enforcement of settlement agreements.

Offering a line-up of experienced speakers, this symposium will provide an in-depth understanding of how the New York Convention operates to support a system of worldwide enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards, promoting global trade, safeguarding commercial relationships and managing cross-border risk.

Who should attend?

This is a crucial symposium for those involved with cross border transactions and investment including:

  • Practising lawyers and barristers
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Arbitrators
  • Mediators
  • Business Professionals
  • Academics
Date: 23 October 2018
Time: 4:45pm for a 5pm start, followed by a networking reception
Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Price: ACICA & ACC members: $40;
General: $80.
CPD: Eligible for one point

 

For more information please see the attached flyer

Event Details


Time:

4:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Date:

23 October 2018 - 23 October 2018

Location:

Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Duration:

4 hours, 15 minutes

Contact:

Deborah Tomkinson

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