The IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium is returning for its third edition, set to take place on November 8-9, 2024. Organized by the IBA India Working Group in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Regional Forum, the event promises to spotlight India’s evolving role in international dispute resolution.
This year’s symposium will engage participants with cutting-edge topics:
- Effectiveness of India’s justice system: Can reforms keep pace with demand?
- Institutional Arbitration vs. Party Autonomy: Charting India’s path between control and flexibility.
- The Craft of Cross-Examination: Its relevance in modern legal practice.
- Mastering Written Advocacy: Elevating pleadings and witness statements in cross-border disputes.
- White Collar Crime: Comparing approaches to corruption and bribery across jurisdictions.
- Emerging IP Battles in Asia: How innovation is fueling new conflicts.
The symposium will culminate in a high-stakes debate: “This House believes arbitration is the future of commercial dispute resolution, with litigation becoming less relevant.” This conversation will challenge assumptions about which mechanisms businesses should rely on to navigate increasingly complex legal landscapes.
As India continues its rise as a global hub for dispute resolution, this forum offers a critical space for thought leaders, practitioners, and policymakers to map out the future. With topics that blend strategy, advocacy, and policy, the symposium underscores India’s ambition to be at the forefront of international legal dynamics.
