PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION

29 January - 01 February, 2025 [Online]

The program provides knowledge and an appreciation of commercial arbitration and its role within the Indian legal system. The program will provide a solid foundation for participants to represent in Commercial Arbitration as an Arbitration Lawyer and as an Arbitrator.

The program is conducted online for 4 days. The next program is scheduled from Wednesday, 29 January to Saturday, 01 February 2025. The timing will be from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ARBITRATION ADVOCACY & DRAFTING

24 January, 2025 [Online]

Unlock the power of effective advocacy in arbitration. Arbitration is a dynamic field where effective advocacy can make all the difference. Certificate Course on Arbitration Advocacy & Drafting is your gateway to mastering the art of arbitration advocacy. The course is designed to provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real life arbitration cases. Experienced and highly knowledgeable instructors introduce you to the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in arbitration.

The program is conducted online extending 2 months, which comprises of a full-fledged 30 hours training conducted online. It will comprise of interactive sessions, which will be held online on every Friday and Saturday, evening from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, allowing you to continue your regular work during the week. The next program is scheduled to start in November.

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PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR TRAINING PROGRAM

Feb-March, 2025 [Hybrid]

Are you interested to become a Professional Accredited Mediator? With the rise in the volume of business, dispute resolutions and enforcement have also increased. Mediation has become an undeniable part of the legal landscape. Domestic and international business community is increasingly incorporating mediation as the primary method of dispute resolution. A trained mediator guides the parties toward solutions that are workable and longstanding. Mediation has become a truly global profession, earning international recognition. The IIAM Mediator Training Program offers the opportunity to learn what is necessary to become an effective negotiator and a skilled mediator and also assist you to start your professional mediation practice through IIAM Affiliation.

The program is conducted in hybrid mode for 7 days (55 hours). You can also opt to do 40 hours (5 days) and add on the next 15 hours (2 days) later.

The next program is scheduled during Feb-March 2025. The exact dates will be announced soon.

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APCAM WEBINAR SERIES

March 2025

APCAM Webinar series is conducted by the Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation, which will be held every month. The APCAM Webinar series will be a global tour of all jurisdictions, discussing about the ADR developments regionally and globally by the most reputed professionals and stakeholder from global jurisdictions.

The 12th APCAM Webinar will be conducted during March 2025. The date and topic will be annouced soon.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN MEDIATION

April, 2025 [Online]

Exploring the critical role communication plays in the mediation process, with a particular emphasis on resolving commercial and business disputes. Looks at the psychological and sociological dimensions of conflict and communication, engaging in active listening, questioning techniques, the utilisation of non-verbal communication and an introduction to conversational hypnosis. The course is designed to develop and refine these communication skills, ensuring that participants are able to navigate mediation complexities, foster cooperation, and achieve mutually beneficial resolutions.

The program is conducted online for 2 days. The next program is scheduled during April, 2025. Extact dates will be announced soon.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE ON INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ARBITRATION

April, 2025, New Delhi, India [Offline]

The Certificate Course on International Investment Arbitration, aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of investment arbitration principles, procedures, and practices. Emphasis will be placed on the critical role played by arbitrators and the significance of their expertise in ensuring a fair and efficient arbitration process. Successful participants will qualify as "Certified Investment Arbitrators," eligible for empanelment with Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM) and the Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (APCAM).

The program is scheduled for 2 days and will be conducted offline at New Delhi, India, during April 2025. The exact dates will be announced soon.

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APCAM LECTURE SERIES

April, 2025

APCAM Lecture Series is a new competency model learning program, that shines a spotlight on the important role of improving problem-solving skills, communication, increased focus on technology & innovation, innate technicalities etc. This will be a free online academic conversation conducted monthly.

The next APCAM Lecture will be conducted on a new topic during April 2025.

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CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION ADVOCACY & DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

May, 2025 [Online]

Mediation Advocacy is becoming popular as a global profession, where the jurisdiction to practice is beyond borders and a comprehensive professional exposure to mediation advocacy is considered necessary to engage in a specialized and high-quality corporate law practice. Law firms and General Counsels benefit from the expertise of mediation advocacy skills. Mediation Advocacy/Consultancy Division has become the new global trend. The program offers the opportunity to learn what is necessary to become a skilled mediation adviser/advocate. The Mediation Advocacy Program is a joint program by IIAM and SCMA, which offers the opportunity to learn what is necessary to become a skilled mediation adviser/advocate. Experienced and highly knowledgeable trainers introduce you to the theory and concepts that form the basis of mediation advocacy practice.

The program is conducted extending 3 days. The next program is scheduled during May, 2025. Extact dates will be announced soon.

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APCAM SUMMIT

Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation (APCAM) conducted the 1st APCAM Summit during 6-7 May 2023 at Le Meridien, New Delhi.

APCAM Summit, an annual flagship conference, was hosted by all the APCAM Centres from India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea and Nepal. The Summit brought together leading legal professionals and dispute resolution experts from across the world and Asia-Pacific region, providing participants a unique opportunity to explore and approach conflict resolution from a global mindset.

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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF APCAM

The official launch of Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation (APCAM) was conducted digitally on 6th August 2020. Mr. Justice R.F. Nariman, Judge, Supreme Court of India inaugurated APCAM. The APCAM Arbitration Rules were launched by Mr. Justice Neil McKerracher, Judge, Federal Court of Australia, APCAM Mediation Rules by Prof. Justice Chang-fa Lo, Former Justice, Constitutional Court of Taiwan, APCAM Accreditation Rules by Mr. Nopporn Bhoirung-siyakorn, Vice President of the Supreme Court of Thailand and APCAM website by Mr. Justice Anup Raj Sharma, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, Nepal.

Felicitations were offered by Mr. Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Mr. Phongthep Thepkanjana, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Judge, Thailand, Hon. Clyde Croft, Former Judge, Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, Prof. Dr. Mieke Komar, Former Justice, Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung, Former Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, Mr. Justice Keshari Raj Pandit, Former Chief Judge, High Court of Nepal, Mr. Justice Takdir Rahmadi, Chair of the ADR Task Force, Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Justice Syed Kemal Shah Bokhary, Non-Permanent Judge, Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong, Dr. Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, Chairman, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, and Prof. Nadja Alexander, Member, Advisory Board of United Nations Global Mediation Panel, Singapore.

The inaugural program was broadcast live in Zoom, YouTube, Instagram and other social media and Live Law was the official media partner. The inaugural program was watched live by more than one million people all over the world. The program can be seen in the Gallery of APCAM website .