Contact
John W. Garman
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North American Branch
(310) 796 7958
jwg@garmanlaw.com
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION PROGRAM
One day program February 20, 2016 - McGill University Faculty of Law
Organized and Hosted by:The Ottawa/Montréal Chapter of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, NAB
Co-Hosted By: McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution / Revue de règlement des différends de McGill
The aim of this program is to provide an understanding of the general principles of international arbitration and a comparison of the main alternative dispute resolution processes – arbitration, mediation and adjudication. The course will give candidates a basic understanding of the principles of good practice and procedure in international arbitration.
The program addresses the essential features, laws and rules of international arbitrations, a comparison on dispute resolution procedures, the composition, powers and jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal, statements of claim and defence, organization of the arbitral proceeding, costs and interest, arbitral hearings, and the drafting and enforcement of arbitral awards.
The course is delivered over one day on Saturday February 20, 2016. The day starts at 9:00 am and runs to 5:00pm. After the course is completed there will be a networking event with senior members and leaders of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Who should attend: There are no entry requirements. The course is intended for lawyer and non-lawyer candidates who are new to the field of international arbitration, wish to learn more about international arbitration and its benefits, or wish to become accredited as an Associate member of the CIArb.
Venue
McGill University Thomson House
3650 McTavish Street
Montréal, Québec Canada H3A 1Y2
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
This seminar is accredited by a recognized provider for 6.5 hours of continuing legal education/Formation d’un dispensateur reconnu aux fins de la formation continue obligatoire pour une durée de 6,5 heures.
Program registration fee: USD $350.00
Program registration fee for Canadian Law Students: USD $100.00
Contact Information:
Please feel free to contact John W. Garman, Chair of the North American Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, with any questions at jwg@garmanlaw.com or (310) 796 7958 (310) 796 7958.