Jurisdictional challenges in international commercial arbitration

You are invited to attend the first event in 2018 of the International Arbitration Series, a joint initiative of the CIArb Australia and Federal Court of Australia. To be held in Melbourne, the seminar will be broadcast across Australia via the FCA court network.

About this Event

You are  invited to attend the first event in 2018 of the International Arbitration Series, a joint initiative of the CIArb Australia and Federal Court of Australia. To be held in Melbourne, the seminar will be broadcast across Australia via the FCA court network.  

Chaired by The Hon Justice Tony Pagone, the event will commence with  CIArb Australia President, Caroline Kenny QCdelivering welcome remarks before  a distinguished panel will discuss various topics on  Jurisdictional challenges in international commercial arbitration.  This will be followed by a Q & A session chaired by Justice Pagone. Drinks and canapés will be served at the conclusion of proceedings (in Melbourne only).

Typical jurisdictional objections - Nick Longley, Partner, HFW

How arbitral tribunals deal with jurisdictional objections in practice - to bifurcate or not, and court review of jurisdictional objections pre award - Albert Monichino QC, CIArb Australia Immediate Past President

Challenges to jurisdiction at the award enforcement stage (including applications to set aside) - Bronwyn Lincoln, Partner, Corrs  Chambers Westgarth

Date:

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Time:

5.15 pm – 6.15 pm (with networking drinks in Melbourne until 7.15 pm)

Venue:

Federal Court of Australia
Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William St, Melbourne

RSVP:

By no later than Friday, 23 February 2018