ICC YAAF: Bridging Advocacy Cultures: India and The Gulf in Arbitration
Join us in New Delhi, India for the first event in the ICC YAAF UAE-India Series !
Our diverse panel will address different approaches to advocacy in India and UAE and how to use the new AI tools in arbitration. This event is part of series of ICC YAAF events taking place in India on 26 April 2025, and UAE on 28 May 2025 will be an ideal forum for practitioners to exchange knowledge and expand their network.
Who should attend? Lawyers specialised in dispute resolution or interested in arbitration, in-house counsel, academics, and students interested in arbitration.
Venue: The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba,
New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
16:45 - 17:00 Registration
17:00 - 17:05 Welcome remarks by Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, India, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
17:05 - 17:55 Panel I: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Arbitration Practitioners in India with use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
Speakers:
- Binit Agarwal, Founders' Office, Lucio, New Delhi
- Arno Janssens, Case Manager, Arbitrate AD, Abu Dhabi
- Saurabh Kirpal, Senior Advocate, High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
- Mehak Oberoi, Legal Head (Hydro-APAC), GE Vernova, New Delhi
Moderator:
- Jayashree Parihar, Associate Partner, PSL Chambers, New Delhi; ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia
17:55 - 18:10 Coffee Break
18:10 - 19:00 Panel II: Cross-Cultural Advocacy and Mastering Persuasion in Diverse Arbitral Tribunals
Speakers:
- Tejus Chauhan, Director, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
- Arush Khanna, Partner, Numen Law Offices, New Delhi; Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Empaneled Arbitrator
- Zeina Obeid, Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai; ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Middle East
- Ritin Rai, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Door Tenant, 7 King's Bench Walk, New Delhi
Moderator:
- Dr. Shashwat Bajpai, Partner, DRSB Law Chambers, New Delhi; ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia
19:00 - 19:30 Keynote Address, Closing Address, and Vote of Thanks
- Keynote Address by J. Harish Vaidyanathan, Hon’ble Judge, Delhi High Court, New Delhi
- Closing Address by Shashank Garg, Senior Advocate & Chair of the ICC India Arbitration Group (IAG)
- Vote of thanks by Jayashree Parihar, Associate Partner, PSL Chambers, New Delhi; ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia
19:30 - 20:30 Networking Drinks and Dinner
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.
