We invite you to participate in a unique panel discussion about opportunities and challenges faced by young arbitration practitioners in different parts of the world. This event will bring together private practitioners and representatives from arbitral institutions from Europe, Asia and Middle East, who will share their insights on building a successful arbitration career in a modern multicultural world. We will talk about regional perspectives on developing career in arbitration, getting the first arbitrator appointment and different cultural approaches when dealing with arbitral tribunals as counsel.

Panel discussion will be held in English language.

Moderators:

·       Dmitry Bayandin, Counsel, E L W I

·       Ellina Izotkina, FCIArb, Senior Associate, LEVEL Legal Services

Speakers:

·       Khushboo Shahdadpuri, Partner, Al Tamimi & Company; EMEA Regional Lead, YSIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre) Council (by video)

·       Jay (Jaemyoung) Shin, Head, North East Asia, SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre) in South Korea

·       Wing So, Barrister, Resolution Chambers

·       Marina Tarnovskaya, Managing Counsel, LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration)

·       LI Xiongfeng, Deputy Director of International Cooperation, SCIA (Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration); Secretary General, South China International Arbitration Center (HK) (SCIAHK)

Program:

8:30–9:00 | Registration and coffee

9:00–10:40 | Panel discussion

10:40 – 11:00 | Q&A Session

11:00–11:30 | Refreshments and networking

The media partners of the event are the Russian media group Dispute Resolution Club | DRC and the International Arbitration Centre of the Astana International Financial Centre | IAC AIFC