Description:
As cross-border disputes grow increasingly complex, the relationship between national courts and arbitral tribunals remains critical to international arbitration. Hosted jointly by Balfaqeeh, Providence Law Asia, and the Ministry of Law & Justice, India, this half-day session brings the Bench and Bar together for a candid, comparative dialogue followed by an interactive legal debate.
Part I — Judicial Panel: Four Courts, One Award? (09:40 – 11:00)
A senior judicial panel featuring judges from India (Supreme Court / High Court), DIFC Courts, Dubai Courts, and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) alongside leading advocates. The discussion examines cross-border enforcement, interim relief, supervisory boundaries versus deference, and practical advocacy insights from the Bench.
Part II — Debate: Clash of Legal Cultures (11:00 – 12:00)
A fast-paced, audience-voted debate on the motion: “This House Believes International Arbitration Has Become Too Common Law,” exploring the impact of document production, cross-examination, and litigation habits on modern arbitration practice.
