On the afternoon of August 9th, ADR Vietnam Chambers and the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) hosted the first online webinar of the VAS CROSSOVER 2024 series – Elevating International Arbitration in Vietnam: From Basic Principles to Professional Skills. During this session, experts focused on sharing and discussing the topic "Teaching & Self-Studying the Basic Principles of International Arbitration."
The topic attracted significant attention with 355 registrations, out of which the highest recorded attendance was 185 participants, equivalent to 52.11%. The webinar lasted from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, extending 30 minutes beyond the original schedule due to numerous Q&A questions from attendees. The event saw participation from 21 educational institutions, 49 law firms, and 27 businesses, reflecting broad and diverse interest in commercial arbitration within the professional and academic communities.
Under the moderation of Mr. Nguyễn Mạnh Dũng, the Coordinator, guests from universities and law firms discussed the training and self-study of arbitration knowledge, covering (i) Overview of forms and characteristics of international commercial arbitration; (ii) Legal frameworks and international arbitration theories; (iii) Arbitration agreements; (iv) Tribunal jurisdiction (severability, competence, public policy, and arbitrability); (v) Ethical issues in international arbitration; (vi) Arbitration awards: annulment & recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards; (vii) Arbitration institutions; (viii) Applicable law in international arbitration; (ix) The arbitration tribunal; (x) Management of the arbitration process and evidence; and (xi) Multi-party arbitration and emergency interim measures. Experts also acknowledged and discussed the ethical concerns of arbitrators, arbitration institutions, and the management of the arbitration process as areas that have not yet received sufficient attention in Vietnam's arbitration market.
The organizing committee sincerely thanks the guest speakers and all participants for their involvement. Information and registration links for Topics 2 and 3 are now available on our communication channels. Please follow and register!
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Time: Starts at 3:00 PM on August 9, 16 & 23, 2024
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Language: Vietnamese
CONTENT
- Topic 1: Teaching & Self-Studying the Basic Principles of International Arbitration
- Topic 2: Advocacy Skills of Lawyers in International Arbitration
- Topic 3: Professional Skills of Arbitrators in Handling Arbitration Cases
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3Src4vi
