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FEBRUARY 24-25, 2024

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Campus, Gandhinagar

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Overview

A collaborative conference hosted by the esteemed Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and the prominent Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), and organised by GIMAC, is an ambitious undertaking that exemplifies the convergence of legal scholarship and industry expertise. At the heart of this event is a shared vision to unravel the complexities inherent in the dynamic energy sector through the lens of legal perspectives. The conference, characterized by its comprehensive agenda, encompasses multifaceted discussions on crucial themes such as the intricate realm of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the commercial arena, the evolving legal frameworks governing the energy industry, sustainable energy practices, and the innovative dispute resolution mechanisms that underpin this complex sector.

This collaborative endeavor is not merely a forum for theoretical discussions but a crucible where practical insights, case studies, and real-world applications merge seamlessly. The synergy between academia and industry leaders is palpable as participants engage in robust panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive workshops. These elements serve as catalysts for deeper exploration into the intricate legalities shaping the energy landscape, drawing on the collective knowledge of legal scholars, seasoned practitioners, and industry executives.

Focus Areas

Key Discussions Topics

Day – 1 (24th Feb. 2024)

  • Past, Present and Future of Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA), 1996
  • Arbitration and Court Assistance in Litigation
  • ADR: Future of Oil & Gas Disputes

Day – 2 (25th Feb. 2024)

  • Special Issues involving Oil & Gas Disputes
  • Challenges in Commercial & Maritime Arbitration
  • Technology and Arbitration
  • An Arbitrator’s Perspective: Beyond What Meets the Eye

Speakers

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Judge, Supreme Court of India
Justice Navin Chawla
Judge, High Court of Delhi
Justice Subramonium Prasad
Judge, High Court of Delhi
Justice M. R. Shah
Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India
Kamal B. Trivedi
Senior Advocate & Advocate General, State of Gujarat
Dr. Lalit Bhasin
FCIArb, Managing Partner Bhasin & Co
Ganesh Chandru
Partner, Dua Associates
Kartik Seth
Managing Partner, Chambers of Kartik Seth
Ratan K. Singh
FCIArb, Senior Advocate, International Member Keating Chambers, London, Honorary Professor of Law
C. Vijayarengan
CEO, Pragmatic Project Consilium
Vivek Kohli
Senior Advocate
P.V.S. Giridhar
Senior Advocate
George Pothan Poothicote
Independent Advocate/Consultant
Ganesh Chandra Kabi
Head, Kabi & Associates
Gracious Timothy Dunna
Independent Advocate
Surjendu Shankar Das & Annie Mittal
Jafar Alam
Partner, Trilegal
Ilamparithi BoologaSundaraVijayan
Partner and Head Operations Pragmatic Project Consilium
Parveen Arora
Partner, BTG Advayas
Hasit Seth
Chambers of Hasit Seth
Pankaj Jain
Subject Matter Expert, Reliance Industries Ltd
Inbavijayan Veeraghavan
Advocate/International Arbitration & Mediator, Managing Partner, KoVe Global LLP
Mrinal Jain
Managing Director, Secretariat
Shweta Bharti
Senior Partner, Hammurabi & Solomon
Kshama A. Loya
Partner, Dentons Link Legal
Srikant Parthasarathy
Senior Managing Partner, Chakra Legal
Fereshte D Sethna
Senior Partner, DMD Advocates
R. Venkata Raghavan
Professor of Practice Law MLS Arbitrator, Expert and Consultant
Pallav Mongia
Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
Vishwa Vir Rastogi
Independent O&G Consultant
Abhishek Gupta
Advocate
Abinash Barik
Co-Founder & Partner, Finvest Legal
Shreyas Jayasimha
Founding Partner, Aarna Law
Neetika Bajaj
Managing Associate, Zeus Law Associates
Montek Mayal
Partner and Practice Head Asia & the Middle East, Osborne Partners Ltd
Shashank Garg
Advocate, Chambers of Shashank Garg
Chandrabhanu Dhalsamant
Independent O&G Consultant
Kapil Sankhla
Advocate, Sankhala & Associates
Astha Garg
Senior Associate, Zeus Law Associates
Pankaj Kapoor
Managing Partner, Quadraant Legal

Agenda

Day 1
Day 2
  • 09:00 – 10:00

    Registration

  • 10:00 – 10:05

    Welcoming the Dignitaries at the Inaugural session

  • 10:05 – 10:10

    Lighting the ceremonial lamp

  • 10:15 – 10:25

    Welcome address by Prof. Dr. S. Shanthakumar Director, Gujarat National Law University

    Speaker

    Prof. Dr. S. Shanthakumar

  • 10:25 – 10:35

    Inaugural Address by Hon’ble Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Judge, Supreme Court of India

    Speaker

    Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah

  • 10:35 – 10:45

    Special Address by Hon’ble Justice Navin Chawla, Judge, High Court of Delhi

    Speaker

    Justice Navin Chawla

  • 10:45 – 10:55

    Keynote Address by Mr. Kamal B. Trivedi, Senior Advocate & Advocate General, State of Gujarat

    Speaker

    Mr. Kamal B. Trivedi

  • 11:05 – 11:15

    Sectoral Address by Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President, Society of Indian Law Firms, Delhi

    Speaker

    Dr. Lalit Bhasin

  • 11:05 – 11:15

    Vote of Thanks

  • 11:15 – 11:30

    Networking Tea Break

  • 11:30 – 13:00

    Past, Present, and Future of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, ACA, 1996

  • 13:00 – 14:00

    Networking lunch

  • 14:00 – 15:30

    Arbitration & Court Assistance in Litigation

  • 15:30 – 15:45

    Networking Tea

  • 15:45 – 17:15

    ADR- Future of Oil & Gas (O&G) Disputes

  • 10:00 – 11:15

    Special Issues involving Oil & Gas Disputes

  • 11:15 – 11:30

    Networking Tea Break

  • 11:15 – 11:30

    Challenges in Commercial & Maritime Arbitration

  • 13:00 – 14:00

    Networking lunch

  • 13:00 – 14:00

    Technology and Arbitration

  • 15:30 – 15:45

    Tea Break

  • 15:45 – 17:15

    An Arbitrator’s Perspective: Beyond What Meets the Eye

  • 17:15 – 17:30

    Closing Remarks

Who should attend

Legal professionals specializing in ADR practice, Government and PSU legal officers, academicians and researchers in the field of ADR.

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Contact us

Dr. Abhay Singh Thakur,
Assistant Professor,
Head, Centre for Maritime Environmental Law,
Gujarat Maritime University

Phone: +91 7044070150
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Mili Trivedi,
Teaching & Research Associate,
Gujarat Maritime University

Phone: +91 8758229706
Email: [email protected]

Ms. Shreya Kankas,
Case Counsel (Trainee),
Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre

Phone: +91 9998800512
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Rajath K. U.,
Case Counsel (Trainee),
Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre

Phone: +91 7848014809
Email: [email protected]

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