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How ADR supports Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape: AIAC and LHAG masterclass at Asia ADR Week 2026

Asia ADR Week 2026 opened Day 2 with discussions on Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape, as AIAC CEO Danesh Chandran and LHAG Partner Crystal Wong Wai Chin highlighted the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), international arbitration and dispute prevention in supporting energy projects, investor confidence and Malaysia’s position as a regional dispute resolution hub.

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Asia ADR Week 2026: Speakers examine the limits of court intervention in setting aside arbitral awards

Discussions on Day 1 of Asia ADR Week 2026 explored when an arbitral award may be challenged in court, highlighting the distinction between errors in a tribunal’s reasoning and legal grounds for intervention, including jurisdictional issues, public policy and breaches of natural justice.

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Asia ADR Week 2026 panel stresses clarity, credibility and responsiveness in oral advocacy in International Arbitration

At Asia ADR Week 2026, practitioners discussed how effective oral advocacy in international arbitration depends on presenting a coherent case theory, confronting adverse evidence, responding directly to tribunal questions and prioritising decisive arguments.

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Kainos in Action: AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 opens with a call for innovation, integrity and the future of dispute resolution

The opening session featured welcome remarks by Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, followed by addresses by Dr. Bahari Yeow Tien Hong and Mr. John Mathew, focusing on integrity, responsible AI, commercial confidence, and the future of alternative dispute resolution

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Malaysia strengthens ADR Ecosystem ahead of AIAC’s Asia ADR Week 2026

Hosted under the theme “Kainos: Where Vision Transforms Future”, the Asia ADR Week 2026 promises to bring together practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, academics, businesses and stakeholders from Malaysia, Asia and beyond to exchange perspectives on the developments shaping the future of dispute resolution.

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“There really is an art to appointments”: Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker on constituting an Arbitral Tribunal at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

The session on the “Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal: Appointment, Independence, Impartiality, and Challenges”, at the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker to discuss party autonomy, arbitrator appointments, independence and impartiality, disclosure obligations, diversity and challenges to arbitrators.

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What two decades of Queen Mary surveys reveal about arbitration’s rise: Prof. Loukas Mistelis on AI and Asia at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

At Session 2 of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026, Professor Loukas Mistelis traced two decades of Queen Mary International Arbitration Surveys, examining the continuing preference for arbitration, cost and efficiency concerns, institutional arbitration, preferred seats, due process paranoia, confidentiality, artificial intelligence and the growing importance of Asia in global dispute resolution.

Jurisdiction and Admissibility in International Arbitration

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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026: Prof. Jan Paulsson examines jurisdiction, admissibility and the role of arbitral tribunals

Prof. Jan Paulsson discusses the distinction between jurisdiction and admissibility in international arbitration, examining preliminary objections, contractual conditions precedent, arbitral authority, court review, and the treatment of treaty and contractual claims.

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Mastering the art of the Arbitration Clause: Matthew Drossos on drafting arbitration agreements at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

The CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 organized a session on “Drafting Arbitration Agreements and Choice of Law”, delivered by Matthew Drossos, wherein he explored designing enforceable and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, common drafting pitfalls, and the implications of the choice of law on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings.

Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration

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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School: Jurriaan Braat and Dmytro Shemelin discuss the economics of third-party funding

Central Asia Dispute Resolution Association’s International Arbitration Summer School 2026 examined third-party funding and costs management, with Jurriaan Braat and Dmytro Shemelin discussing case assessment, litigation costs, enforcement, confidentiality, security for costs and the relationship between funders, claimants and counsel.

CADRA International Arbitration Summer School SIAC Rules 2025

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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School: Jay Shin discusses emergency arbitration, expedited procedures and SIAC Rules 2025

CADRA International Arbitration Summer School featured SIAC’s Jay Shin discussing Emergency Arbitration, Protective Preliminary Orders, expedited procedures, award scrutiny, mediation and key innovations under the SIAC Rules 2025.

Simon Chapman KC at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School

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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026: Simon Chapman KC examines post-award challenges, enforcement and judicial intervention

Simon Chapman KC at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School examined when courts may intervene after an arbitral award, exploring the limits of setting aside and enforcement, public policy, due process and jurisdictional challenges in international arbitration.

State-Owned Entities in International Arbitration

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Singapore Convention Week 2026: Experts on state-owned entity disputes, treaty protection, contractual risk and enforcement in international arbitration

Singapore Convention Week 2026 featured a panel on disputes involving State-owned entities, examining contractual risk, dispute-resolution clauses, treaty protection, evidence, damages, sovereign immunity and enforcement in international arbitration.

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“Bridging legal cultures”: Gary Born and Kristina Bittner on International Arbitration at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026

The opening session of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Gary Born and Kristina Bittner for an introduction to international arbitration, covering cross-border practice, legal cultures, the New York Convention, UNCITRAL Model Law, institutional arbitration, arbitration agreements and career opportunities for young practitioners.

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Bridging the India-Singapore Corridor: Legal professionals discuss economic partnership, investment, & future legal ecosystem at Singapore Convention Week 2026

In a partner event conducted by the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) and Drew & Napier LLC at the Singapore Convention Week 2026, the esteemed panellists explored India-Singapore relationship, regulatory bottlenecks, multi-tier dispute clauses, and the cautious adoption of AI in legal practice.

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From Law to Commerce: GCAI India—Singapore Legal Bridge Opens a New Chapter in Legal Collaboration

The inaugural ceremony of the GCAI India—Singapore Legal Bridge brought together distinguished members of the judiciary, government, legal profession, business community and corporate counsel to deliberate upon the evolving India—Singapore relationship and the role of law in facilitating trade, investment, innovation and cross-border commerce.

GCAI-Drew & Napier Singapore Dialogue 2026

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From Contracts to Enforcement: Experts discuss making cross-border dispute resolution work for businesses at GCAI-Drew & Napier Singapore Dialogue 2026

The session brought together leading dispute resolution practitioners from India and Singapore to examine the practical choices businesses face in cross-border disputes, including mediation, arbitration, enforcement, interim reliefs, institutional arbitration, AI, legal education and India’s potential to emerge as a global dispute resolution centre.

de-risking India's renewable energy investments

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Singapore Convention Week 2026: Experts explore India’s renewable energy investments, risk allocation and cross-border opportunities

Singapore Convention Week 2026 featured a panel examining how India can de-risk renewable energy investments, with experts discussing risk allocation, valuation, dispute resolution, enforcement and cross-border opportunities in clean energy, energy storage and transmission.

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From retired Judges to retention money: Experts discuss fixing India’s infrastructure disputes framework on the road to $5 Trillion at Singapore Convention Week 2026

In a partner event conducted by International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, Hyderabad, (IAMC) and Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) at the Singapore Convention Week 2026, the esteemed panellists discussed issues that plague modern infrastructure disputes as well as plausible solutions.

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SCCA and GCAI sign MOU to advance cross-border collaboration and legal talent development

Signed during the Singapore Convention Week 2026, the MOU formalises SCCA and GCAI’s shared commitment to deepen ties between their respective in-house legal communities and create new opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional development and cross-border engagement.