The India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) will host a premier partner event titled “Selection of Arbitrators in an India-Related Dispute” during Singapore Convention Week 2025. The event is scheduled for 28 August 2025 (Monday), from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at 10 Collyer Quay, #10-01 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore.
This curated half-day event will bring together leading voices in arbitration from India and Singapore to discuss the evolving dynamics and practical considerations in appointing arbitrators in disputes involving Indian parties.
Event Highlights:
Welcome Address: Mr. Cavinder Bull, SC, Chief Executive Officer, Drew & Napier LLC
Opening Speech: Mr. Edwin Tong, SC, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Singapore
Keynote Address: Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India
Special Addresses: Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India
Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.), Former Judge, Supreme Court of India & Chairperson, IIAC
Panel Discussion: A deep-dive conversation on best practices, neutrality, diversity, and transparency in arbitrator appointments in India-related cross-border disputes.
Closing Remarks Mr. Ganesh Chandru, Member, India International Arbitration Centre
The event will conclude with lunch and networking, providing a platform for participants to connect with arbitration professionals, institutional leaders, and policy-makers.
This session forms part of a global week of dialogue under the Singapore Convention Week 2025, which focuses on dispute resolution, mediation, and the future of cross-border commercial justice.
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