Seminars
International Arbitration seminar
Tuesday 18th May
On Tuesday 18th of May 2010 Quadrant Chambers hosted the first event in its Quadrant Forum seminar series. Quadrant Forum is an initiative which aims to share the knowledge and experience of members of our chambers in areas of growing interest to the business and legal communities.
At the International Arbitration seminar attendees heard from five of our barristers - Simon Rainey QC, Robert Thomas, Michael Nolan, Michael McParland and Ruth Hosking. The programme for the evening was as follows:
Procedural issues in International
Arbitration: Jurisdiction
A look at Sections 30 and 32 of the Arbitration Act
1996 - challenging the arbitrator's assertion or denial of jurisdiction
Robert Thomas
Protecting the right to arbitrate
Gulf International Ltd v Groupe Chimique Tunisien -
implications and insights on restraining proceedings
Michael Nolan
West Tankers
English Law and European law - inconsistencies in
arbitration agreements
Michael McParland
Some practical points to take away
• Recent developments, including the relationship
between courts and arbitral tribunals
• Expert evidence - dos, don'ts and insider tips
Ruth Hosking
Please get in touch if you would like to hear about future Quadrant Forum seminars.