ICC YAAF: Arbitration Career Beyond Borders

17:30 (GMT+05:30)
20:30 (GMT+05:30)
ClassroomLe Méridien New Delhi, Windsor Place, Delhi 110001
English

Join us in Delhi for an evening of conversation, knowledge-sharing, and networking centered on the theme of arbitration career beyond borders. The event is held on the same week of and leads up to ICC Institute Training on Interim Measures in International Arbitration (27 February 2026) and the 8th ICC India Conference on International Arbitration (28 February 2026)

This ICC YAAF event features panel discussion on:

  1. Building and leveraging one's career domestically to that of cross-border trajectories,
  2. Personal anecdotes on appointments as third-party neutrals, and
  3. Tips and insights into institution appointments tailored specifically for first-time nominations. 

The in-person only event takes place at the following venue:

Le Méridien New Delhi

Windsor Place, Delhi 110001

Please contact Ms Valerie Victor (Executive Assistant, ICC DRS South Asia) at: iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org if you have queries related to the event. 

*All timing is in IST 

17:30 – 18:00

Registration

18:00 – 18:15

Opening Remarks & ICC Perspectives on Young Practitioners Engagement

  • Shashwat Bajpai, Counsel and Founding Partner; DRSB Law Chambers, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia, Delhi
  • Jayashree Parihar, Counsel, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia, Delhi

18:15 – 19:00

Panel discussion on From India to International Practice: Careers Abroad, Institutional Appointments & Standing Out Globally 

  • Careers abroad: How to transition from Indian practice to international arbitration hubs
  • Institutional pathways: How ICC identifies, trains, and appoints arbitrators & tribunal secretaries
  • Getting appointments: What actually works—lists, visibility, publications, networking, and credibility
  • Young practitioner mistakes to avoid when approaching institutions
  • Career hacks: CVs, secondments, ICC internships, tribunal secretary roles, and YAAF engagement
  • Reality check: Timelines, income expectations, and long-term strategy

Speakers: 

  • Arpan Banerjee, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore
  • Ashutosh Ray, Associate, Jenner & Block, London
  • Payal Chawla, Counsel & Founder, Juscontractus, New Delhi
  • Rajat Malhotra, Partner, Laware Associates, Member ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR, New Delhi
  • Rashmi Kathpalia, Counsel & Former GC, Technip Group, New Delhi
19:00 - 19:05 Q&A session

19:05 – 19:20

Keynote Address

  • Justice Harish Vaidyanathan, Hon’ble Judge Delhi High Court, New Delhi
19:20 - 19:30

Closing Address

  • Jayant Mehta, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
19:30

Vote of thanks

  • Khushboo Deshmukh, Deputy Director for South Asia, Arbitration and ADR, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

19:30 – 20:30

Networking drinks

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect, and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network, and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.

Learn more about ICC YAAF  | Join the network

Arpan Banerjee
Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
Singapore, Singapore
Dr. Shashwat Bajpai
Counsel and Founding Partner, DRSB Law Chambers
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia
Delhi, India
Payal Chawla
Counsel & Founder, Juscontractus
Delhi, India
Khushboo Deshmukh
Deputy Director for South Asia, Arbitration and ADR, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
New Delhi, India
Rashmi Kathpalia
Counsel & Former GC, Technip Group
New Delhi, India
Rajat Malhotra
Partner, Laware Associates
Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR
New Delhi, India
Jayant Mehta
Senior Advocate
New Delhi, India
Jayashree Parihar
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia
Counsel, PSL Advocates & Solicitors
Delhi, India
Ashutosh Ray
Associate, Jenner & Block
London, United Kingdom (of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
J. Harish Vaidyanathan
Hon’ble Judge, Delhi High Court
New Delhi, India
Organisers
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Price
Free of charge