On August 21, 2024, the IAMC in Hyderabad will host a pivotal roundtable debate on whether mandatory mediation should be the first step before arbitration in commercial disputes. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. IST and will be followed by a high tea.
Gathering at the IAMC Hyderabad’s prestigious 22nd-floor venue in Vijaya Krishna Towers, the invite-only event will feature leading figures in the legal field, including general counsels, arbitration experts, law firm partners, and senior advocates.
The evening’s debate will center around the motion: “This House Believes That Mandatory Mediation Should Precede Arbitration in Resolving Commercial Disputes.”
The debate will include:
- For the Motion: Ms. Koh Swee Yen SC, Partner at WongPartnership LLP
- Against the Motion: Mr. S. Ravi, Senior Advocate at the High Court of Telangana
- Moderator: Ms. Ekta Bahl, Partner at Samvad Partners
The schedule includes a brief introduction by the moderator, opening statements, rebuttals, and a roundtable discussion, with each segment designed to provide a comprehensive examination of the topic.
