Previous Events

CTIL has conducted following event during the past:
30
April 2025
Stakeholder Consultation
CTIL and NITI Aayog conducted a Stakeholder Consultation on Domestic Regulations in Professional Services

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, organized the first stakeholder consultation on Domestic Regulations in Professional Services on 30th April and 1st May 2025 in New Delhi. The two-day event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including regulators, industry leaders, policy think tanks, and professional practitioners. Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog, chaired the consultation and emphasized India’s demographic dividend and the growing global demand for skilled professionals. He stressed the importance of capacity building, upskilling, and embracing emerging technologies to strengthen service delivery and enhance India’s competitiveness in the global services market. In her welcome address, Dr. Sonia Pant, Programme Director, Services Division, NITI Aayog, highlighted the critical contribution of the services sector to Gross Value Added (GVA), employment, productivity, and exports. She underlined the importance of reforming domestic regulations to enable sectoral growth and improve the ease of doing business. Professor James J. Nedumpara, Head, CTIL, drew attention to the need for aligning India’s regulatory frameworks with international best practices, especially in a sector that is traditionally highly regulated. Participants deliberated on several pressing challenges including regulatory overlaps, licensing norms, qualification requirements, and sector-specific constraints. The dialogue aimed to generate actionable insights for designing more enabling and future-ready domestic regulations. In his closing remarks, Dr. Virmani echoed the Prime Minister’s call to “Reform, Perform, and Transform,” emphasizing that regulations should be enabling rather than restrictive, and evolve in a pragmatic, phased manner that fosters innovation and inclusion. CTIL remains committed to supporting the formulation of informed, balanced regulatory frameworks that reflect India’s economic aspirations and global commitments.

10: 00 AM
NITI Aayog
28-29
March 2025
Conference
Conference on “Advancing Ocean Governance for a Sustainable Future: The Role of International Law” to be held on March 28–29, 2025

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gujarat Maritime University (GMU), and the South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN), organised a conference on “Advancing Ocean Governance for a Sustainable Future: The Role of International Law” on March 28–29, 2025, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The conference featured expert plenary talks, panel discussions, and technical sessions for paper presentations on key themes, including: · UNCLOS and marine sustainability, blue economy, sustainability and conservation and the WTO Agreement on fisheries subsidies. The event also featured a recorded video address by Ms. Angela Ellard, WTO Deputy Director General and a keynote address by Mr. Andrea Mastromatteo, Director, WTO Rules Division. The Conference included three panel discussions moderated by Prof. (Dr.) James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL, Prof. Leila Choukroune, University of Portsmouth and Prof. Markus Wagner, University of Wollongong.

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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
28
February 2025
Conference
8th GNLU International Conference on Law and Economic Analysis of Ethics, Inclusiveness and Sustainability

The GNLU Centre For Law & Economics (GCLE) and the Centre for Empirical & Applied Research in Law & Interdisciplinary Studies (CEARLIS), in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India,organised the 8th Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar International Conference on Law and Economic Analysis of Ethics, Inclusiveness & Sustainability on 28th February – 2nd March 2025. The conference featured expert plenary talks, panel discussions, and technical sessions on key themes, including:· Investor-Led Sustainability in Capital Markets, Best Practices for Establishing an Intellectual Hub for Law and Economics in India, The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Trade and Evolving Trade Policy on Sustainability: The Missing Dimension of Equity. The Hon’ble Attorney General Shri R. Venkataramani was the Chief Guest for the Event. The Event also featured plenary talks by Prof. (Dr.) Wolf-Georg Ringe, Professor of Law & Finance at University of Hamburg and Prof. (Dr.) James J. Nedumpara, Head, CTIL.

2:30 PM
GNLU, Gandhinagar
12
February 2025
Event
The New Geopolitics and South Asia's Trade Architecture

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), and Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations, Mumbai, organized a conference “Geopolitics and South AsiaS Trade Architecture” on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, 4 PM onwards at Room No. 22, Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference analyzed South AsiaS trade landscape and outlined a vision for the regions trade architecture, amidst evolving dynamics of the global economy. Shri Sunil Barthwal, Hon'ble Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, graced the event and delivered a keynote address. A paper titled “The New Geopolitics and South Asias Trade Architecture – Whats Next?” was presented by the Gateway House research team composed of Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja (Professorial Fellow in Economics and Trade, Gateway House), Mr. Amit Bhandari (Senior Fellow, Energy, Investment and Connectivity), and Mr. Ali Asger Bootwalla (Manager, Gateway House). The presentation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. James J. Nedumpara, Professor & Head, CTIL

4 PM
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
17-19
Janurary 2025
Event
NAVIGATINGTHE FUTURE: INDUSTRIAL POLICY AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law is thrilled to partner in hosting this pivotal conference, delving into the critical role of industrial policy in shaping a sustainable and competitive global future. Date: 17-19 January 2025 Venue: NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, Centre for International Trade and Business Laws, NALSAR (CITBL) In collaboration with: World Trade Institute (WTI), University of Bern, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, & World Trade Organization Chairs Programme India Key Themes: National & Economic Security, Resilient Global Supply Chains, Critical Technologies, and Climate Change & Sustainability Call for Papers Open! Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024 Centre for International Trade and Business Laws, NALSAR (CITBL), In collaboration with: World Trade Institute (WTI), University of Bern, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, & World Trade Organization Chairs Programme India

9AM
Hyderabad
13-14
December 2024
Conference
International Annual TradeLab Conference, 2024

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law recently organized a prestigious two-day International Conference in collaboration with the TradeLab network in Geneva. The event took place on December 13th and 14th, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre and The Lalit in New Delhi. The conference was honored by the presence of Honorable Justice UU Lalit, former Chief Justice of India, as the keynote speaker. The Chief Guest Address was delivered by Mr. Sanjay Chadha, Former Additional Secretary, Government of India, and Head of Public Policy for India and South Asia at Uber Technologies. Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Co-President of TradeLab and Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy, and Services at the University of West Indies, and Prof. Katrin Kuhlmann, Co-President of TradeLab and Professor at the Graduate and International Programs at Georgetown University Law Center, also graced the event. Members of the TradeLab executive committee, faculty from partner TradeLab clinics in various countries including India (NALSAR Hyderabad, DNLU Jabalpur, GNLU), TradeLab India students, and distinguished faculty from institutions such as Delhi University, National Law University Delhi, National Law Institute University Bhopal, Jindal Global Law School, Bennett School of Law, Amity University, and Lloyd Law College participated in the conference. Students from MNLU Mumbai and HNLU Raipur also represented their institutions. The main theme of the conference focused on advancing teaching pedagogy and clinical legal education in the field of international trade and investment law. Panel discussions were held on various important and ongoing topics within this area of law. Additionally, there were closed-door sessions for TradeLab executive committee members and sessions for TradeLab academic supervisors to provide feedback. The conference also featured three student presentations from MNLU Mumbai, GNLU, and QMUL London as part of the TradeLab India Clinic. These students showcased their research, findings and their unique experience of getting to work on real-world practical issues in the filed of international trade and Investment Law

9 AM
New Delhi
12
December 2024
Trade talk
Trade talk "Environment Impact Assessment in Trade Agreements"

CTIL organized a Trade Talk “Environment Impact Assessment in Trade Agreements” on 12th December 2024 at NAFED House, Delhi. The trade talk focused on recent developments regarding Environmental Impact Assessments in trade agreements and the need to ensure flexibility for developing countries. Prof. James J. Nedumpara, Head & Professor, CTIL delivered opening remarks for the Trade Talk, followed by a presentation by Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Fellow, United Nations University Comparative Regional Integration Studies, Belgium, and responses by the discussants: Dr. Nidhi Nagabathla presented findings of a report on Environment Impact Assessment in trade Agreements that provide insights based on analysis of 110 EIAs notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO). She highlighted the keen interest of developed countries in this area and the standardization challenges for the same. Following Dr. Nagabhatla's presentation, there was an insightful discussion by the experts: Ms. Arkaja Singh, Fellow, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Prof. Shiny Pradeep Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Assistant Professor, CTIL, and Ms. Swasti Misra, Senior Associate, Environment, Trust Legal Advocates & Consultants. Ms. Arkaja Singh highlighted the contrast between India's flexible, project-specific EIA framework and international EIAs that reflect developed nations' priorities. She emphasized the need for India to make its regulatory processes more transparent while maintaining domestic specificity, considering state-level variations, and advocating for frameworks that recognize developing countries' unique development paths and environmental strengths. Ms. Shiny Pradeep highlighted how SIA, while prevalent in advanced economies' FTAs, faces challenges in standardization due to the need to consider local contexts, labor rights, indigenous communities, and environmental priorities under the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities. She advocated for a flexible approach combining ex-ante and ex-post assessments through bilateral collaborative mechanisms rather than immediate international standardization, acknowledging developing economies' resource constraints. Ms. Swati Mishra, an environmental lawyer, highlighted how India's judicial system enforces environmental regulations through the National Green Tribunal and Supreme Court. She also highlighted how domestic legal institutions actively shape environmental protection through Article 21 of India's Constitution and public interest litigation. Shri Amitabh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivered a special address. He emphasized that India's environmental assessments should align with its Nationally Determined Circumstances rather than external standards, highlighting the country's achievements in emissions reduction and renewable energy. He argued that India's environmental performance must be viewed in context of its development needs and low per capita emissions, while noting the need to balance environmental, social, and economic dimensions in sustainable development. He concluded that EIAs in trade agreements should be based on India's specific commitments and development context. The trade talk provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of environmental assessments in international trade, highlighting the need to balance global standards with domestic sensitivities while ensuring developing nations' perspectives and capabilities are adequately represented in future frameworks.

11 AM
NAFED House, Delhi.
26
Ocotober 2024
Conference
Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a Panel Discussion on 26th October 2024 from 11:15-13:00 hrs at the 10th International Conference on International Law organised by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL)

This special session on international economic law entitled “Rise of Emerging Countries and Its Implications on International Trade and Investment Law” focused on how emerging powers contribute in shaping the contours of international trade and investment laws. The Keynote speaker for the session was Ms. Cherise Valles, Deputy Director, Advisory Centre on WTO Law, Geneva and the distinguished address was delivered by Mr. N. Jansen Calamita, Associate Research Professor, National University of Singapore. The other Panellists included Prof. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Ms. Shailja Singh, Associate Professor, Centre for Trade and Investment Law. The speakers highlighted the need for a more inclusive and equitable global trading system that considers the interests and concerns of developing countries, especially in light of the uncertainties surrounding the future of the WTO and addressed the looming crisis of the dispute settlement mechanism. They also explored the role of emerging economies in reshaping international trade and investment law, particularly focusing on countries like Brazil, China, India, and South Africa."

11 AM
India Habitat Centre
27-28
September 2024
Conference
WCP Regional Conference for Asian and African Chairs on “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order”

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme (WCP) India Chair is organising WCP Regional Conference for Asian and African Chairs on “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order” on 27 and 28 September 2024 at Room 22, Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, India.

The WCP Conference aims to foster an informed and evidence-based debate on international trade, investment, international economic law, and other related issues, specifically pertaining to the Asian and African regions. The event will provide a forum for collaboration as well as exchange of knowledge among scholars, policymakers, and WTO Chairs in the region.

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Conference Theme The theme of the conference, “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order”, highlights the need for adjusting trade practices in a world undergoing significant transformations.

The theme focuses on establishing resilient trade systems that can withstand disruptions by diversifying trading partners and fortifying supply chains. It also emphasises the importance of ensuring trade practices are ethical and sustainable adhering to fair-trade principles.

The theme acknowledges a shift in the traditional global order dominated by a few powerful countries, suggesting that trade must adapt to new emerging power centres and regional trade blocs.

9 AM
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
27
August 2024
Trade Talk
Expert Talk on "Weaponization of International Investment Law in Times of Renewed Geopolitical Struggle"

Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised an Expert Talk on: "Weaponization of International Investment Law in Times of Renewed Geopolitics". The distinguished speaker Prof (Dr.) Steffen Hindelang provided insights on the current geopolitical scenarios and their impact on international investment law. He also discussed the use of strategic investment arbitration in investment law.

12:00 pm
8th floor Nafed House New Delhi
24-25
August 2024
Conference
International Conference On Gender Dimensions Of International Trade : Issues, Challenges And Prospects

This conference will focus on the relationship between international trade law and women's empowerment. It will explore the challenges women face in international trade, such as access barriers and resource disparities. The conference will also look at how to promote women's economic empowerment through trade. Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers are all invited to attend.

9:30 AM
Jabalpur
02
August 2024
Event
7th Anniversary Celebration of CTIL

CTIL that the Centre has completed seven years in June this year. In order to celebrate this occasion, CTIL is organising an event on 2nd August 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.

6 pm
Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.
31
July 2024
Event
Global Investment Policy Developments - Focus on AfCFTA Investment Protocol and Dispute Prevention

Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a special session on "Global Investment Policy Developments - Focus on AfCFTA Investment Protocol and Dispute Prevention." The distinguished speaker Ms. Priyanka Kher, Senior Private Sector Specialist, Investment Climate Unit, The World Bank Group, Washington, D.C. provided insights on the potential benefit of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement in terms of exports, investments, poverty reduction and FDI. During her session, Ms. Kher session highlighted the latest developments in global investment policy, with a particular focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Investment Protocol, its features, commitments and strategies for dispute prevention.

11AM
NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi.
16-17
May 2024
Shivir
The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL, IIFT) is organised a Two-Day Chintan Shivir on FTA Strategy and SOP for Trade Negotiations

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL, IIFT) is organised a Two-Day Chintan Shivir on FTA Strategy and SOP for Trade Negotiations

9:30am
Neemrana, Rajasthan.
21-22
March 2024
Conference
Navigating Institutional Responsibilities on Blue Economy towards Sustainable Management of Marine Living Resources in India and Canada

Tamil Nadu National Law University “Centre for Studies in Environment and Natural Resources Law” in association with Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) and Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT is organising two day international conference on “Navigating Institutional Responsibilities on Blue Economy towards Sustainable Management of Marine Living Resources in India and Canada”. The conference is scheduled for 21 - 22 March 2024 at Tamil Nadu National Law University, Navalurkuttapattu Tiruchirappalli - 620 027.

9:30AM
Tiruchirappalli
21-22
March 2024
Event
CTIL-JGLS International Symposium on Health Governance in a Political Landscape: Interplay of Health Law, Society and Political Economy

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi the Centre for Justice Law & Society at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) Jindal Global Law Review (JGLR), and the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme (India Chair) organised a collaborative International Symposium on "Health Governance in a Political Landscape: Interplay of Health Law, Society and Political Economy". The Symposium was held from March 21st to 22nd at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, and at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) Campus, Sonipat, Haryana.

9:30AM
Sonipat
08-10
March 2024
Event
CTIL-NLUJ Certificate Course

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law in collaboration with the Trade, Law and Development and National Law University, Jodhpur organised a Credit Course on 'International Trade Dynamics: Navigating a Post-Globalised World', under the aegis of the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme from 8-10 March 2024 at the National Law University, Jodhpur.

9:30AM
Jodhpur
04-07
March 2024
Event
John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, NUJS

9:30 AM
Kolkata
02-04
March 2024
Event
CTIL-NLIU Certificate Course

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law in collaboration with the International Trade Law Journal and National Law Institute University, Bhopal organised a Credit Course on 'International Trade Law', under the aegis of the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme from 2-4 March 2024 at National Law Institute University, Bhopal.

9:30 AM
Bhopal
25
Janurary 2024
Trade Talk
Trade Talk on Role of Services Trade Restrictive Index (STRI) in boosting trade in services

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) has organised a Trade Talk on “Role of Services Trade Restrictive Index (STRI) in boosting trade in services” by Mr. Prakhar Bharadwaj, Consultant, The World Bank, Washington D.C.. Shri Darpan Jain, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce and Ms. Anshika Arora, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce were Distinguished Discussants. The session was held on Thursday, 25th January 2024, from 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM hours (IST) on the 5th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi. The trade talk provided critical insights into the workings of WTO-WB STRI (Services Trade Restrictive Index) and its impact on trade in services.

11:15 AM
5th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
12
Janurary 2024
Training and Capacity Building Programme
Training and Capacity Building Programme on Negotiating FTAs

Centre for Trade and Investment Law with the support of the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India and in collaboration with the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme has organized a Training and Capacity Building Programme on Negotiating FTAs for the Officials of Central Electricity Authority on 12 January 2024 at Sewa Bhawan, RK Puram, New Delhi. The programme intended to facilitate a greater understanding of trade and investment-related issues among the officials of the Central Electricity Authority and providing a better understanding of negotiation skills, fundamentals of international trade and investment law, technical barriers to trade, and disciplines on subsidies, government procurement, PLI schemes and investment liberalization.

9:45 AM
Sewa Bhawan, RK Puram, New Delhi
12
December 2023
Trade Talk
Trade Talk on "Export Controls in the Global Supply Chains: Managing Risks and Ensuring Compliance Across Borders"

Centre for Trade and Investment Law has organised a Trade Talk on “Export Controls in the Global Supply Chains: Managing Risks and Ensuring Compliance Across Borders” will be delivered by Joe Valentine on 12th December 2023.

10Am-11AM
8th Floor, Centre for Trade and Investment Law NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, Ring Road, New Delhi-110014
12
December 2023
Trade Talk
Weaponised Trade: A New Concept for an Increasingly Complex World

Centre for Trade and Investment Law has organised a Trade Talk on “Weaponised Trade: A New Concept for an Increasingly Complex World” by Mr Markus Wagner on 12th December 2023.

3pm-5pm
Room No-22, Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi
11
December 2023
Trade Talk
Which Future for Trade Law: Back to Basics or Continuing the Silent Expansion?

Centre For Trade And Investment Law has organised a Trade Talk on “Which Future for Trade Law: Back to Basics or Continuing the Silent Expansion?” by Mr. Markus Wagner on 11th December 2023.

4pm-5pm
8th Floor, Centre for Trade and Investment Law NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, Ring Road, New Delhi-110014
09
December 2023
Panel Discussion
Round Table on “Trade and Sustainability” under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law in connection with Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) organised Round Table on “Trade and Sustainability” under WTO Chairs Programme on 9 December 2023 at the GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar.

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GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar
08
December 2023
TRAINING PROGRAMME
TradeLab Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law in connection with Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) organised TradeLab Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme on 8 December 2023 at the GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar.

10:15 AM
GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar
01-09
December 2023
Capacity-Building Programme
First International Capacity-Building Programme and Research Summit (ICBPRS) 2023 on 75 Years of Multilateral Trading System: Past, Present, and Future Discourse

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, under the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme organised the First International Capacity-Building Programme and Research Summit (ICBPRS) 2023 in online mode. The theme of the programme was “75 Years of Multilateral Trading System: Past, Present, and Future Discourse”. The programme was held from December 1 to 9 2023.

4PM-7PM
Online
30
November 2023
Conference
International Conference on 'Trade and Investment Law: Emerging Legal and Economic Perspectives'

Centre for Trade Investment and Competition Law (CTIC), School of Law, Bennett University in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, School of Law, University of Greenwich and School of Law, University of Bradford has organised the international conference on 'Trade and Investment Law: Emerging Legal and Economic Perspectives' from 30 November to 2 December.

10:00 AM
Bennett University, Greater Noida
26-29
Ocotober 2023
WTO Chairs Programme
Double Credit Course on International Investment Law

Centre for Studies in International Trade and International Investment Laws (CITIL), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) organised a WTO Chairs Programme on “Double Credit Course on International Investment Law”. The programme was held from 26th to 29th October 2023 at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur.

9 AM
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur
12
Ocotober 2023
Book Talk
Book Talk on 'International Economic Law- Text, Cases and Materials’

The book has been designed to stand out as the first modern comprehensive international economic law textbook, containing a technically solid yet critically rich body of knowledge that spans across disciplines - from trade law to investment, from trade finance to fisheries subsidies, from development to the digital economy, and other new age topics. The book also offers the widest possible coverage of issues in the current international economic law, a study of which will be a great learning experience for students and faculty alike.

11.30 AM-1 PM
Performing Arts Academy.
18
September 2023
Trade Talk
Trade Talk on “Towards Carbon Neutrality: Forms of Regulation of Investor Conduct in Recent Treaties” by Professor Joanna Lam, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) organised a Trade Talk on “Towards Carbon Neutrality: Forms of Regulation of Investor Conduct in Recent Treaties” by Professor Joanna Lam, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. The trade talk provided insights on the evolving trends in investment treaties for accommodating the broader objectives of governments, including for regulating the investor’s behavior with respect to climate mitigation measures. Please find attached the concept note and schedule for the event.

3:00 PM
8th Floor, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
31
August 2023
Panel Discussion
Book Talk and Panel Discussion on “Free Trade Agreements: India and the World”

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) hosted a Book Talk and Panel Discussion on “Free Trade Agreements: India and the World”. The book “Free Trade Agreement: India and the World” is authored by Ambassador Dr. V. S. Seshadri (Retd. IFS) and published by Oxford University Press. The book traces the historical origins of trade agreements by providing a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice as well as the various benefits and challenges. The book focuses on India and its approach to FTAs, highlighting the impact of FTAs on the Indian economy and the need for India to be more proactive in negotiating and ensuring that its FTAs promote India's economic interests.

10 AM
Conference Hall-1, Indian Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
04
August 2023
Anniversary Celebration
Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Centre for Trade and Investment Law on 04 August 2023

Centre for Trade and Investment Law celebrated its sixth anniversary on August 04, 2023. Shri. R. Venkaratramani, Attorney General of India was the guest of honour for the event. The event was held on August 04, 2023 at the Nalanda Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi from 6:00 PM onwards.

6: 00 PM
Nalanda Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
26
May 2023
Conference
FICL Delhi Discourse 2023

Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law launched the first survey of dispute resolution in India at the Delhi Discourse 2023 - Navigating India's Legal Terrain in the Era of Amrit Kaal. Dr. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL was a panellist at the Delhi Discourse 2023 on 'Will BCI's new rules on foreign lawyers be a game changer for the globalisation of the Indian legal profession?' The Delhi Discourse 2023 was held at Taj Palace, New Delhi.

9:00 AM
Taj Palace, New Delhi
02
May 2023
Capacity Building Session
Capacity Building Session on Export Opportunity Arising from FTAs - Industry Perspective

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised “Capacity Building Session on Export Opportunity Arising from FTAs - Industry Perspective” for Gujarat-based industries on 2 May 2023 in Ahmedabad.

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Ahmedabad
13
April 2023
Capacity Building Programme
Capacity Building Session on Export Opportunities arising from FTAs – Industry Perspectives

Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Confederation of Indian Industry are jointly organised "Capacity Building Session on Export Opportunities arising from FTAs – Industry Perspectives" on 13 April 2023. The Keynote Address was given by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India.

10.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Inspire Hall, Le Meridien, New Delhi
10
April 2023
Special Address
Special Address on "Pros and cons of merging trade and investment - experience from recent EU negotiations with Canada, Vietnam, Singapore"

Centre for Trade and Investment Law hosted Prof. Steffen Hindelang, Professor of International Investment and Trade Law, Uppsala University, Sweden, for a Special Address on "Pros and cons of merging trade and investment - experience from recent EU negotiations with Canada, Vietnam, Singapore"

12:00 PM
8th Floor NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
24-26
March 2023
Moot Court Competetion
Remembering Professor S.P. Sathe 17th International Moot Court Competition, 2023

ILS Law College, Pune in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) is organising “17th International Moot Court Competition, 2023. The theme of the moot problem was based on International Investment law, Foreign Direct Investment and Investor-State dispute system.

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ILS Law College, Pune
13-15
March 2023
Workshop
WTO Technical Barriers to Trade National Workshop

The Department of Commerce with Centre for WTO Studies and Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised “WTO Technical Barriers to Trade National Workshop” from 13-15 March 2023, at Vanijay Bhawan. This workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of Indian government officials to implement the WTO TBT Agreement effectively. It was preceded by an outreach event designed for the private sector.

9 AM
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
10
March 2023
Training Programme
WCP Training Programme on Teaching Pedagogy in International Economic Law Issues

Centre for Trade and Investment Law hosted a WCP Training Programme on Teaching Pedagogy in International Economic Law Issues. The Training Programme was organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies on 10th March 2023 at 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi. The Training Programme was conducted by eminent experts in the field of International Economic Law. The Training Programme addressed some of the contemporary challenges in this field.

10:30 AM
8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
09
March 2023
Workshop
Workshop on Engaging the Global South on Sustainable Industrialization and Agriculture under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law hosted a Workshop on Engaging the Global South on Sustainable Industrialization and Agriculture under WTO Chairs Programme. The workshop was organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies and Remaking the Global Trading System for a Sustainable Future Project on 9 March 2023 at Lecture Hall II (Basement), India International Centre, New Delhi. The Workshop was conducted by eminent experts in the field of sustainability and its interlinked issues drawn from different jurisdictions. The Workshop addressed some of the contemporary challenges in this field.

3:30 PM
Lecture Hall II (Basement), India International Centre, New Delhi
04
March 2023
Panel Discussion
Session on “Approaching Sustainability in the Changing Global Order”

Centre for Trade and Investment Law in association with the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) organised a session on “Approaching Sustainability in the Changing Global Order” in the 9th International Conference held on 4th March 2023 at ISIL.

10:00AM
The Auditorium, Indian Society of International Law, V.K. Krishna Menon Bhawan 9, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001
03-07
March 2023
Moot Court Competetion
John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition's West and South Asia Regional Rounds, 2023

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) organised “John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition's West and South Asia Regional Rounds, 2023 (MCC 2023)” on the subject matter of international trade law.

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NUJS, Kolkata
02
March 2023
Capacity- Building Programme
Capacity-Building Programme on International Trade and Investment Treaties

Department of Commerce, Government of India and Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a capacity – building training programme on International Trade and Investment Treaties on 02 March 2023. Shri. Sunil Barthwal, Hon’ble Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce was the Chief Guest and gave Valedictory Session during the programme.

1 PM
8th Floor, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
20
February 2023
Special Address
Special Address on International Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Era: Where Does Trade Fit? by Dr. Rohinton P. Medhora

The Department of Commerce, Government of India in association with CTIL organised a special address on “International Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Era: Where Does Trade Fit?” by Dr. Rohinton P. Medhora, Distinguished Fellow at Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and Former President of CIGI, Toronto, Canada on 20 February 2023 from 18:30 at Vanijya Bhawan. The session covered the domestic and international dimensions of data governance, and e-commerce, including the Joint Initiative on E-commerce at the WTO, and digital era policies.

06:30 PM
Room No. 31, Ground Floor, Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi, India.
15-19
February 2023
Moot Court Competition
14th GNLU International Moot Court Competition sponsored by CTIL

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) organised 14th GNLU International Moot Court Competition sponsored by CTIL from 15 to 19 February, 2023. The 14 th edition of the competition was concerned with the issues of international trade law. Specifically, the competition touches on the aspects of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

12 PM
Gujarat National Law University
25
Janurary 2023
Discussion Session
Case discussion on “Turkey – Certain Measures concerning the Production, Importation and Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products (EU)” dispute and its implications

CTIL and CWS are organising a series of discussion titled “Recent Developments in WTO Disputes”. In this regard the first discussion of the series on the topic “Case discussion on Turkey – Pharmaceutical Products (EU)” held on January 25, 2023.

11:00 AM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8 th Floor, NAFED House, Mathura Road, Siddhartha Enclave, New Delhi
21-22
December 2022
Workshop
WTO Chair Programme Workshop on Methodological issues in International Economic Law: Integrating South Asian Perspectives

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade through its centres, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies, in association with National University of Advanced Legal Studies organised the WTO Chair Programme Workshop on Methodological issues in International Economic Law: Integrating South Asian Perspectives. The workshop was conducted on 21 and 22 December 2022 at National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, Kerala.

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National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) campus, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
19-20
December 2022
7th National Standards Conclave
Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance

The Department of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry organised 7th National Standards Conclave titled “Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance” on 19th and 20th December 2022 in association with Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies. The theme of two days conclave was ‘Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance’. The major sessions of this conclave covered sectoral challenges, issues related to standards, TRs, compliance challenges for small, medium, and large enterprises, sessions on SPS, TBT and sustainability standards, promoting standards and TRs through FTA route, industry preparedness for exports and quality infrastructure arrangements required for the better participation in the global value chains.

9:30 AM
Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi
19-20
December 2022
Conference
Conference on Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised two-day conference on “Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives” on 19th and 20th December 2022 in Kochi, Kerala in association with the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, the Centre for WTO Studies and IIFT, as part of the curriculum under the WTO Chairs Programme. Renowned institutions like Durham University, the University of Portsmouth and the University of Wollongong provided academic and financial support to the conference. The conference provided a platform for experts, policymakers, lawyers, academics, economists, and civil society partners to exchange views on the multifaceted challenges of food security including the permanent solution on public stockholding at the WTO, developing country perspectives regarding food security, the role of blue economy, sustainable development, litigating food security etc.

10:00 AM
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) campus, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
09
December 2022
Workshop
CTIL-India TradeLab Clinic Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies with the support of WTO Chairs Programme organised CTIL-India TradeLab Clinic Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme on 9 December 2022. The Training Programme focused on training the students with the basics of the WTO Law and modalities of the TradeLab practicum.

9:30 AM
NAFED House, 7th Floor, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi, 110014
27
November 2022
Conference
73rd Constitution Day Titled 11th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues

INBA in association with CTIL organised 73rd Constitution Day Titled 11th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues on November 26, 2022 at Constitution Club, New Delhi. Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena (Former) Allahabad High Court and Shri P. K. Malhotra, Retired Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice delivered the inaugural address during the inaugural session. This conference proposed to bring participation from Legal Luminaries, Senior Government Officials, Legal Departments of Fortune 500 companies, International Law Firms, Senior Lawyers and Judges from across the globe. The main goal of the conference was to provide a platform for the Legal Community to discuss and deliberate on several important issues.

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Constitution Club, New Delhi
19
Ocotober 2022
PAPER PRESENTATION
Paper Presentation on "The Impact of NAFTA 2.0 on the Dairy Industry in Quebec"

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law in association with South Asia International Economic Law Network and Centre for WTO Studies organised a Paper Presentation on “The Impact of NAFTA 2.0 on the Dairy Industry in Quebec” by Dr. Kenneth Holland, Professor & Dean (Academics, Research & International Affairs) at Jindal Global Law School and President Emeritus of the American University of Afghanistan on 19 October 2022. Dr. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL was the moderator and Dr. Sachin Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor, CWS was the discussant of the event. The concluding remarks was delivered by Dr. Leila Choukroune, Professor, University of Portsmouth.

12:00 PM
8th floor, NAFED House, New Delhi.
14
Ocotober 2022
INAUGURATION CEREMONY AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Inauguration Ceremony of the India Chair of WTO Chairs Programme

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi with the support of the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and the Centre for WTO Studies organised the ‘Inauguration Ceremony of the India Chair of WTO Chairs Programme’ on 14 October 2022 at Auditorium, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. The inauguration was followed by three panel discussions on ‘Reinvigorating the Dispute Settlement Mechanism of the WTO’, ‘Balancing Preferential and Multilateral Approaches to Free Trade’ and ‘Macroeconomic crisis and trade policy’. The panels consisted of eminent economists, law academics, and policy experts in the field of international trade. Mr. Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization, Geneva delivered the Keynote Address, Dr. Werner Zdouc, Director, WTO Chairs Programme (KMD) Introduced the WTO Chairs Programme and Shri Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivered the Inaugural Address also addressed during this event.

10:00 AM
Auditorium, Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, New Delhi
12-16
September 2022
Five-Day Capacity-Building Program
Openness to Trade: Negotiating Free Trade Agreements

The Department of Commerce (DOC) with the support of Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, World Trade Organization’s Chairs Programme, and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration, Graduate Institute, Geneva organised Five-Day Capacity-Building Program on "Openness to Trade: Negotiating Free Trade Agreements" from 12 to 16 September 2022 at Vanijya Bhawan.

9:30 AM
Vanijya Bhawan
02
August 2022
Anniversary Celebration
CTILS’s fifth anniversary celebration on August 2, 2022.

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law celebrated its fifth anniversary on August 2, 2022 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. Shri. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary, Government of India was the guest of honour for the event. Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia, India’s former Ambassador to WTO and former Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body delivered the Anniversary Distinguished Lecture entitled ‘Appellate Advocacy in International Trade Law: Views from the Bench’. Shri. Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivered a Special Address entitled ‘The Role of Academic Think Tanks in Trade Policy Making’. Prof. Manoj Pant, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade delivered the Vice Chancellor's Address. CTIL also launched its magazine on this occasion.

6:00 PM
Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
21
July 2022
Training Programme
Sensitisation Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations”

The Department of Commerce, Government of India in coordination with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a Sensitisation Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations” on 21 July 2022. A special lecture delivered by Professor Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics, Columbia University and Former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog during the programme. Shri Rajiv Gauba Cabinet Secretary, Government of India was the Chief Guest of this programme. Prof. Panagariya discussed on the importance of free trade. He provided insight into studies of certain countries, on their experience with openness to trade. His address also focused on how India can improve its export outlook and growth, especially post-pandemic and the economic considerations to take into account.

6 PM
Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi
04
June 2022
Webinar
CTIL and CIRIL, NLSIU Bangalore - Webinar on Developing Countries in the WTO's Free Market Trade Regime

CTIL and CIRIL, NLSIU Bangalore organised a Webinar on “Developing Countries in the WTO's Free Market Trade Regime”.

5 PM
Virtual
27
May 2022
Summit
Corporate Lawyers Legal Summit 2022

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) and Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) organised “Corporate Lawyers Legal Summit 2022” on 27th May 2022 at Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi. The theme of the Summit was “The New Normal – Challenges and Opportunities for Indian Legal Sector & Corporate Lawyers in the Covid era and WAY FORWARD.” This summit focused on how general counsel can improve their business value beyond just managing risk, how they can lead with impact and what should be on their agendas going forward. Dr. James gave a special address on Trade Agreement and Liberalisation in the legal profession.

9:00 AM
Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi
14
May 2022
Conference
International Arbitration: An Indian Perspective

CTIL and SEPC conducted a Conference on “International Arbitration: An Indian Perspective” on 14th May 2022. The proposed theme of the conference was around international arbitration, which is of contemporary importance for policy makers as well as legal luminaries. The event depicted and showcased several connecting issues of International Arbitration relating to India on the global front. This event was helpful in strengthening the proactive growth of the legal service sector in handling, managing and implementing international arbitration processes.

9.00 AM
Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
27
April 2022
Webinar
Sanctions: Why Their Regulation Matters "The Case of Russia and Beyond"

With the recent discovery of a series of suspected war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and the fear of a new Eastern offensive, Western sanctions on Russia have reached a new high. Seen as the lesser of two evils against a Member of the United Nations Security Council and a nuclear power still supported by strategic allies, sanctions offer a seemingly efficient alternative to the use of military force. Yet, their damages on populations and their human rights have long been demonstrated. Not to mention that, in a globalised economy, their medium-term impact on the very countries issuing these sanctions is rather severe. Hence the need to regulate and monitor the use of this political tool for economic warfare at the crossroad between international law, trade, investment, or finance, and for which only a few legal scholars, other than human rights specialists, have shown interest. From a politico-legal and longitudinal perspective, this webinar will explore the legality of international sanctions to better understand what they are, and what they are not, as well as how they can legally backfire. In partnership with King’s College London and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (New Delhi), Prof. Leïla Choukroune, Prof. Holger Herstermeyer, Prof. Takis Tridimas, and Prof. James Nedumpara had a conversation to bring interdisciplinary global perspectives.

8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Virtual
25
February 2022
Book Launch
The launch of the book on International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials

The launch of the book ‘International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials’ co-authored by Prof. Leïla Choukroune and Prof. James J. Nedumpara on Friday, 25 February 2022 from 05.30 P.M. to 07.00 P.M. at Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi. The launch was graced by Shri. B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India and Shri. Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India.

05.30 P.M. to 07.00 P.M.
Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi
10-11
February 2022
Conference
Dispute Settlement in International Trade Agreements: Prospective Pathways

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) & The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), RGNUL, Punjab organised a virtual conference on "Dispute Settlement in International Trade Agreements: Prospective Pathways". The conference was held on 10th and 11th February 2022. The conference sought to shed light on and enlighten the participants concerning challenges as well as the possible direction in which dispute settlement could evolve in RTAs and the WTO.

8:15 am IST
Virtual
26
November 2021
Signing Ceremony
Signing Ceremony of MoU among Permanent Mission of India to the WTO, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration and The Graduate Institute

The signing ceremony of MoU among Permanent Mission of India to the WTO, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration and The Graduate Institute was held on 26 November 2021 at The Graduate Institute, Geneva.

4:30 pm CET
Room 847, Maison de la Paix Petal 1, 8th Floor, The Graduate Institute, Geneva
26-27
November 2021
Conference
10th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues Titled 72nd Constitution Day

INBA and CTIL are organising 10th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues titled "72nd Constitution Day" at Constitution Club, New Delhi on November 26, 2021 from 3.00 pm onwards.

3 pm and 4:30 pm
Constitution Club, New Delhi
23-24
November 2021
Conference
Australia-India Free Trade Agreement Conference 2021

The Australia-India Free Trade Agreement Conference was organised by Transnational Law and Policy Centre, Centre for India Australia Studies, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Asia pacific research Centre and South Asia International Economic Law Network. This conference brought together policy makers, academics, and other stakeholders from Australia, India and beyond to explore the development of the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement. Panels and keynotes were discussed and deliberated on a range of trade negotiation issues: services, migration, climate, gender, digital trade, financial services, electronic commerce, IP education, investment and dispute settlement.

12:30 pm (AEST) and 8:00 am (IST)
Virtual
20
November 2021
Webinar
12th WTO Ministerial Conference: What’s in it for the Developing Countries

The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the WTO is scheduled from 30 Nov. to 3 Dec. 2021. Apart from already existing issues that have been the subject of the earlier Ministerial Conferences, the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the fiscal disparities among countries and has thrown new challenges, especially for the developing countries. In this context, a webinar will be organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Delhi on 20th November 2021 at 16:00 hrs IST. The event was deliberate on the-mentioned issues from developing countries’ perspective and possible approach towards these issues during the MC12 negotiations.

4 pm
Virtual
25
September 2021
Discussion Session
Security Exception and the WTO

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law & DPIIT Chair on IPR, CIPRA, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru organised a discussion on "Security Exception and the WTO". The event took place at 4PM (IST) on 25 September 2021.

4 PM
Virtual
30
July 2021
Launch of CTIL Magazine
Launch of CTIL Magazine (Fourth Anniversary Issue)

The July 2021 issue of the CTIL Magazine was released on the occasion of CTIL's Fourth Anniversary held virtually on 30 July 2021. Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Special Secretary (Logistics) was the guest of honour. Mr. Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary and DGFT gave the keynote address.

3 p.m.
Virtual
26
July 2021
Virtual Discussion
The EU CBAM Proposal: Options, Implications and the Way Forward

CTIL in collaboration with South Asia International Economic Law Network conducted a virtual discussion on: " THE EU-CBAM PROPOSAL : OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS AND THE WAY FORWARD on 26th July, 2021".

6-7 P.M. (IST)
Virtual
28-30
April 2021
Traning Programme
DEA-CTIL Executive Training Programme on Investment Treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement System for Government Officials

The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT, jointly conducted the Second (Virtual) Executive Training Programme on Investment Treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement Systems for government officials. This training programme, scheduled for 28 - 30 April, 2021, enhanced capacity for officials in all levels of the government regarding investment law, developments in investment treaty practice, as well as ISDS.

2:00 pm
Virtual
26-27
November 2020
Conference
INBA 9th Annual Virtual International Conference titled “71st Constitution Day”

CTIL - INBA organised the 9th Annual Virtual International Conference titled “71st Constitution Day” on 26th & 27th November 2020. The topics discussed in this conference were 1. Data Protection and Privacy Challenges post Covid, 2. OTT, TV, Website and Theatres - Self Regulation or Censorship - Is it time to culturally control flow of content or give choice of viewing contents to the viewers, 3. Effects of the pandemic on contractual obligations; the growing use of technology in the legal industry; Alternate Dispute Resolution, 4. Cyber Crime, 5. Copyright issues on online platform" and cover Performers Rights" and "Intermediary Liabilities".

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Virtual
30
September 2020
Panel Discussion
The Future of Subsidy Regulation at the WTO

During the Geneva Trade Week event, CTIL organized a virtual Panel Discussion on the topic “The Future of Subsidy Regulation at the WTO” with deliberations on legal, trade and geopolitical implications of the new subsidy-related proposals. Key elements which the WTO Members need to consider in their interest were also discussed.

2:30pm to 4:00pm (IST)
Virtual
03-21
September 2020
Capacity Building Programme
DoC-CRIT-CTIL Training and Capacity Building Programme on International Trade Negotiation

The Capacity Building Programme organised by DoC, CTIL and other centres of CRIT on International Trade Negotiation.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Virtual Conference
21-27
August 2020
Webinar
Free Trade Agreements and Export Opportunities

CTIL co-hosted an event with CII (Southern Region) titled "Free Trade Agreements and Export Opportunities' '. The event touched upon the concept and scope, importance of FTAs in a world of fragmented production, investment opportunities, matters of specific interest for the industry such as certification of origin, market access issues, use of trade remedy instruments, product specific safeguards, trigger mechanisms, etc.

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
New Delhi
13
August 2020
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Capacity Building Programme for FTA Negotiations

The Department of Commerce in partnership with CRIT Centres organised a comprehensive Capacity Building Programme for FTA Negotiations for the DGFT/DGTR officials with a view to involving them for future trade negotiations. During the programme, CTIL conducted a session on "Legal Issues relating to FTA".

11:00 am to 4:15 pm
Virtual Conference
29
April 2020
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Training Programme on Subsidies and Local Content requirements under the GATT, TRIMS and SCM Agreement

CTIL conducted a training programme through virtual conference for Ministry officials on "GATT/ Subsidies / Local content subsidies under the SCM Agreement" and "Prohibited Local Content Requirements under the TRIMS Agreement" on 29th April 2020. The programme has provide legal and policy related advisory services to Government of India.

10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Virtual Conference
24
February 2020
Workshop
Training Workshop on "Capacity Building in Export Promotion"

CTIL partnered with Uttar Pradesh Exports Promotion Council, Government of Uttar Pradesh and The Policy Times organised a Training Workshop on "Capacity Building in Export Promotion" in Lucknow.

09:30 am
Meeting hall, 2nd Floor, Niryat Bhawan, Expo Mart, 8 Cantt Road, Qaiserbagh Lucknow, UP
12-16
February 2020
Moot Court Competition
12th GNLU International Moot Court Competition 2020

CTIL partnered with GNLU organised the 12th GNLU International Moot Court Competition 2020 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
05
February 2020
Conference
RMLNLU-CTIL Conference on International Trade Law

The Center for Trade and Investment Law was collaborated with the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University to organize the RMLNLU-CTIL Conference on International Trade Law.

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18
Janurary 2020
Conference
Conference on International Investment Arbitration

MCIA and CTIL hosted an international conference on ‘International Investment Arbitration: Setting the Stage’. The Conference concluded with the release of findings of an empirical study conducted by Centre for Trade and Investment Law titled “Study on Investor Perceptions towards India’s Investment Treaties”.

10:00 am
The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi
17
Janurary 2020
Lecture
Masterclass on International Investment Arbitration

MCIA and CTIL are jointly organized a Masterclass on International Investment Arbitration. It was taught by Mr. Gaetan Verhoosel, and Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Visiting Faculties at King's College.

10:00 am
The Lalit, New Delhi
13
Janurary 2020
Discussion Session
The Future of Trade Dispute Settlement: WTO Panels and The New Plurilateralism

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN) and University of Wollongong, Australia organised a talk by Prof. Markus Wanger, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Wollongong on “The Future of Trade Dispute Settlement: WTO Panels and The New Plurilateralism”. The event was chaired by Prof. Abhijit Das, Head and Professor, Centre for WTO Studies and the talk was followed by enlightening inputs from Dr. (Mrs.) Vijaya Katti, Professor and Dean, Administration (Academics) and HOD (Economics & Trade Policy), Dr. Ram Upendra Das, Head and Professor, Centre for Regional Studies and Dr. James Nedumpara, Head and Professor, CTIL. The event concluded with a question-and-answers sessions where the audience posed some deep and thoughtful questions which were answered by the brilliant experts gathered. It can be said with some conviction that a broader understanding of the events at the WTO and the “new plurilateralism” was achieved by those gathered.

4:00 pm
CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
09
Janurary 2020
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion on 5 Years of Make in India: Financial Implications and the Road Ahead

NUJS & CTIL organised a panel discussion on the theme ‘5 Years of Make in India: Financial Implications and the Road Ahead’.

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NUJS Kolkata
07
December 2019
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions on International Trade and Investment

CTIL & ISIL organised two panel discussions on international trade and investment respectively. The first panel was discussed The Unsettling Future of the International Trading System and the second panel was discussed India's Investor-State dispute settlement challenges and the way forward.

10:30 am
The Indian Society of International Law, V.K. Krishna Menon Bhawan, 9, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001
26
November 2019
Sponsored by CTIL
8th Annual International Conference of INBA

CTIL sponsored INBA for hosting its 8th Annual International Conference titled “70th Constitution Day” at The Shangri-La, Eros Hotel, New Delhi on 26th November 2019. This conference proposed to brought participation from Legal Luminaries, Senior Government Officials, Legal Departments of Fortune 500 companies, International Law Firms, Senior Lawyers and Judges from across the globe. The main goal of the conference was to provide a platform for the Legal Community to discuss and deliberate on several important issues.

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Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, New Delhi
25
November 2019
Launch of Journal
Launch of the Special Issue of the Manchester Journal of the International Economic Law

The Manchester Journal of International Economic Law (MJIEL) is a reputed journal on public international law. It covers a broad range of subjects within the realm of international trade and economic laws. The journal on the theme ‘UK – India post-Brexit Trade and Power Democracy’ was edited by Prof. Leila Choukroune, University of Portsmouth, and Dr.AmitenduPalit, National University of Singapore (NUS). It addresses the challenges and opportunities of a renewed relationship between India and United Kingdom. The contributors to the special issue tackled important political questions in relation to the role of the law and regulation, the settlement of dispute, the rule of law, and democracy. The launch of the Special Issue of the Manchester Journal of the International Economic Law was held on Monday, 25 November, 2019, at NTH complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, at 10.00 am. It was organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, South Asia International Economic Law Network and Centre for International Trade and Economic Laws. Dr. Manoj Pant, Director, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. The launch included informative presentations by some of the contributors to the issue, namely, Dr. James J Nedumpara, Dr. Sai Ramani Garimella, and Prof. Leila Choukroune.

10 am
NTH complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
15
November 2019
Journal Launch & Panel Discussion
Launch of India Special Issue of Global Trade and Customs Journal & Panel Discussion on India in the International Economic Order: Issues and Perspective

The Special Issue, focused on India and titled ‘India in the International Economic Order: Issues and Perspective’, has articles and contributions from many eminent Indian trade experts and scholars. This Special Issue has collated views of trade experts and scholars on various aspects of international trade and India’s role in and perspective on emerging issues in international trade. The first Panel focused on the theme ‘India and the contemporary international economic order’. Like the Special Issue, the Panel discussed the emergence of India as a key player in the global trade regime. The Panel discussed the competitive strength of the Indian Economy and the evolution of India’s trade policy over the last several decades. The second Panel focused on theme ‘Investment, FTAs and Other Emerging Issues in the International Trade Regime’. The Second Panel discussed new areas in international economic law which have emerged in the recent past including India’s approach to Bilateral investment treaties, perspective on e- commerce and government procurement policies the Generalised System of Preferences, among other issues.

5:15 am
Conference Hall 01, India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
08
November 2019
Round-table Discussion
Regulatory Barriers and Trade in Services: A Global Perspective

The objective is to discuss the nature and importance of various barriers to trade in services such as restrictions on foreign entry, movement of people, lack of regulatory transparency, barriers to competition and other discriminatory and non-discriminatory measures. This discussion focused on restrictiveness in trade of Computer, Telecommunication, and Engineering services.

9:30 am
Old Conference Hall, Second Floor, Administrative Block-I, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110016
16
Ocotober 2019
Round-table Discussion
Regulatory Barriers and Trade in Services: A Global Perspective

The objective of this Round-table Discussion is to discuss the nature and importance of various barriers to trade in services such as restrictions on foreign entry, movement of people, lack of regulatory transparency, barriers to competition and other discriminatory and non-discriminatory measures affecting the import and export of Health and Education services. In particular, this discussion will focus on restrictiveness in trade of Hospital and Higher Education services.

9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Board Room, 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
06
September 2019
DISCUSSION SESSION
CTIL and SAIELN Session on ‘Paradise Lost or Found? – The Post WTO International Legal Order (Utopian and Dystopian Possibilities)’

This session was organized in light of the uncertainty surrounding the future of dispute settlement the WTO, and consequently the future of the multilateral trading system. The session began with a welcome address from Dr. James Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL, who provided a brief background to the current crisis facing the WTO Appellate Body. This was followed by a keynote address by Prof. Picker, who shared insights from these workshops, the methodology of the studies, and some possibilities that were debated in them.

5:30 pm
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor NAFED House, New Delhi-110014
31
August 2019
Conference
RGNUL-CTIL Multidisciplinary Congress on FDI in South Asia

The RGNUL-CTIL Multidisciplinary Congress on Foreign Direct Investment in South Asian Region is the fifth edition of the annual Congress organised by RGNUL, Patiala. The event was co-sponsored by Centre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi. The Congress aims to look into the motivations, positive spillovers and challenges of FDI. Other interdisciplinary aspects of Foreign Direct Investment in South Asian countries like Green FDI are also important. The Congress invited paper presentations from students, academicians, practitioners and experts on various themes of FDI ranging from socio-political conflicts to international investment treaties and WTO.

10 AM
RGNUL, PUNJAB BHADSON ROAD, SIDHUWAL, PATIALA, PUNJAB
21
August 2019
ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION
Regulatory Barriers and Trade In Services - A Global Perspecve

The discussion session examined the nature and importance of several policy areas such as Restrictions on foreign entry, Movement of people, Regulatory Transparency, Barriers to competition and other discriminatory as well as non-discriminatory measures in a?ecting exports and imports of three professional services viz. Legal, Accounting/Auditing, and Architectural services.

9:30 AM
Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
14
June 2019
Work Shop
Workshop on “International Treaty Negotiation" organised by CTIL

The workshop pointed out the various aspects of treaty negotiation while negotiating trade in services and also emphasised on the aspects of negotiating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements with different countries.

10:00 AM
IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi.
12
June 2019
Anniversary
Second Anniversary celebration

The Centre celebrated its second anniversary on 12th June 2019. Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Government of India was invited as the Chief Guest on this occasion.

6.40 PM TO 8.00 PM
Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
11-13
June 2019
Training Programme
Training and capacity building programme on “International Trade Law, International Investment Law And Treaty Negotiations" organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and World Trade Institute, Bern

The training was to examine the basic aspects and the latest trends in the implementation of international trade and investment agreements.

10:00 am – 10:45 am
Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi.
12
April 2019
General Counsel Meeting
INBA General counsel meeting cosponsored by Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 12th April, 2019

It was a discussion revolving around the regime regulating legal services in India.

6:00 PM
The Deputy Chairman Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
10
April 2019
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Roundtable discussion on “Regulation /restrictions that impede services trade in any form” organized jointly by IIFT and CTIL dated 10th April 2019

The discussion was to examine the five sectors; legal services, accounting, architecture, air transport and courier services. The importance of policy areas were examined in order to understand the importance of these areas.

10:00 AM
Nalanda, Administrative Block-I, IIFT-New Delhi
26
March 2019
TRADE TALK
Talk on “How should WTO members respond to their WTO governance and appellate body crises? “by Prof. Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann dated 26th March, 2019

This talk focussed on the ways to implement and reform the WTO system and not to destroy it in the light of blocking of (re)appointment of Appellate Body candidates.

CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi-110014
08
March 2019
WORKSHOP
Workshop on investment treaties and investor-state dispute settlement system for government officials organised by Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India and Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT dated 8th March, 2019

The workshop aimed at providing a basic understanding of investment treaty related issues and developing capacity at all levels of the government to understand the nature of BITs, their enforcement and the implications for the government.

Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110 016
05-06
March 2019
Conference
International Conference on Trade & Investment Laws (TRAIL)

The objective of this conference is to brainstorm on the new emerging laws governing trade and FDI in the digital era; India’s international trade and FDI regulatory regimes; the possible implications of binding rules on electronic commerce at the WTO; and India’s future FTAs and BITs with a focus on BREXIT.

Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi, India
27
February 2019
TRADE TALK
Trade 2019 - Challenges and trends in US trade law organized by Centre for Trade and Investment Law & South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 27th February, 2019

The trade talk focussed on the US trade policy in the trade remedy investigations and how the Indian industry can defend its position along with the recent Section 301 measures imposed by the US.

CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, New Delhi -110014
29
Janurary 2019
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel discussion on "Shaping the future of WTO": Centre for Trade and Investment Law & South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 29th January, 2019

The panel discussed the various approaches to resolve the issue of appointment of the Appellate Body, the consequence the utopian possibilities that may arise in the international legal-economic system and the increasing inefficiency of the Appellate Body

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
10
Janurary 2019
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Intensive training programme on trade and investment law by Centre for Trade and Investment Law and International Law Institute, Washington D.C. held on 10-12th January

The discussion focussed on the issues of reappointment of Appellate Body, improving the negotiating functions of WTO and on the justification for use of national security exception.

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
09
Janurary 2019
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel discussion on “Time and Transition in Investment Arbitration” organised by NUJS Model United Nations Society in association with Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 9th January, 2019

The discussion was centred on the difficulties that India had faced to deal investor-state disputes against it and the prospects that India has in the international investment arena.

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
15
December 2018
BOOK LAUNCH AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Launch of "Non-Market Economies in the Global Trading System: The Special Case of China" edited by Professor James J. Nedumpara & Dr. Weihuan Zhou dated 15th December, 2018

The panel discussed the contours of Section 15 of the Protocol of China’s Accession to WTO, various interpretations that flow from it and the distortionary practices taken up by China. The treatment of external benchmark in the light of WTO disputes, US approach and Indian approach in calculation of dumping margin was also discussed.

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
13
December 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Policy forum on bilateral investment dated 13th December 2018

The evolution of BITs, their elements, architecture and the impact of such treaties on attracting foreign investments were discussed. The study commissioned by Centre for Trade and Investment Law on Impact of Investment Treaties on Investment Flows in India was released in the event.

IIFT, New Delhi
27
November 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on "Regulation of Non-Litigious Services: Best practices and trends in the State of Florida " dated 27th November, 2018

CTIL was requested by the Department of Law and Justice to prepare a report of the reforms required in the governance of non-litigious services and the roadmap for liberalisation of legal services. CTIL held a consultation with the Florida Bar Association on specific issues on regulation of the legal profession and foreign legal practitioner regime prevalent in Florida.

3:00 PM
8th Floor, CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi- 110014
20
November 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on recent development in trade law organized by and Centre for Trade and Investment Law and South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 20th November, 2018

The discussion addressed some of the recent developments in the sphere of international trade such as the renegotiation of NAFTA 2.0, the making of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) and the future of mega regional trade agreements.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
8th Floor, CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi- 110014
29
Ocotober 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Panel discussion on ‘Investment arbitration in India: Challenges and opportunities’ organized by Centre Trade and Investment Law and Young ITA dated 29th October, 2018

The Panel discussed the discontents of the international investment arbitration with focus on the Investor-State dispute settlement system.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seminar Hall 2 (New Building), India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi
12
Ocotober 2018
COLLOQUIUM
National Colloquium on Investment Arbitration organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 12th October, 2018

The colloquium comprised of lectures delivered by eminent personalities in the field of Investment Arbitration. The lectures were followed by Panel Discussion on the ongoing “Vodafone- India BIT Arbitration.

Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Punjab (RGNUL), Punjab
25
September 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Case discussion on ‘In the matter of Guatemala – Issues Relating to the obligations under Article 16.2.1 (a) of the CAFTA-DR’ dispute and its implications organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment

The discussion engaged on the legal nuances of this decision and its consequent impact on the inclusion of labour issues within trade agreements.

11:00 AM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
04
September 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on Indonesia – Safeguards on Certain Iron or Steel Products and its implications on US 232 Tariffs organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 4th September, 2018

The discussion engaged on the legal nuances and impact on the unilateral actions of the United States.

4:00 PM – 5.30 PM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
27
July 2018
FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & DISCUSSION SESSION
Centre for Trade and Investment Law’s First Anniversary & Panel Discussion on the future of WTO’s Appellate Body dated 27th July, 2018

The discussion focussed on the perspectives to deal with the crisis of the Appellate Body reappointment.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
NAFED Building, New Delhi
16
May 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Knowledge sessions on Indian legal services sector dated 16 and 17th May, 2018

The discussion centred around the focussed on making India a hub for international arbitration, improving the institutional arbitration in India and borrowings to be taken from international institutions. Legal education was the theme for the second day, the practices to be included in the education in the law school level and mainstreaming the legal processing outsourcing and in-housing of legal services.

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
05
April 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers into India: The continuing debate organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 5th April, 2018

The discussion revolved around analying the implications of the Supreme Court decision prohibiting entry of foreign law firms and discuss the best way forward for the Indian legal profession.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
IIFT, New Delhi
18
February 2018
SEMINAR
Seminar on India – an emerging hub for institutional arbitration jointly organized by The International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution Regional Centre, Hyderabad and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 18th February, 2018

The discussion revolved around the state of institutional arbitration in India and the reforms required in the institutional arbitration in India.

2:00 PM
ICADR Hyderabad
17
February 2018
SEMINAR
Bar Leadership Summit on “Legal reforms in arbitration and liberalisation of legal services in India” dated 17th February, 2018

The discussion focussed on the impact of recent amendments in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It also focussed on the question whether the foreign law firms be allowed to practice in India and the advantages and pitfalls for the litigants.

10:45 - 1:00 PM
Rangaswar, Y. B Chavan Center, Mumbai
19
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on “War Against ISDS: Rebellion without a cause or lost battle? organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 19th December, 2017

The discussion session addressed the current global ISDS crisis and reforms from a variety of perspectives breaching the public/private law gap and paving the way for a suitable and possibly new ISDS system in South Asia and India in particular.

4:00 PM
NTH Complex, New Delhi
13
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on “Emerging trends in privacy and data protection” organized by NLSIU, IIFT and DSCI dated 13th December, 2017

Justice Sri Krishna Committee report was discussed along with right to privacy judgement and the ways in which a robust regime for privacy laws can be created.

5:00 PM - 7:50 PM
The Leela Ambience, Gurugram
11
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on “European Union – Countervailing measures on certain polythene terephthalate from Pakistan (DS486)” organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 11th December, 2017

Discussion session focussed on the legal nuances of the WTO panel decision in EU-PET (Pakistan), 2017 with respect to the SCM agreement and considering the same, its impact on practices adopted by Indian and other investigating agencies vis-à-vis their evidence mechanism.

4:00 PM
NTH Complex, New Delhi
11
November 2017
SUMMIT
Bar Leadership Summit on reforms in the Indian legal services sector organized by Indian National Bar Association in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 11th November, 2017

The Summit explored the issues and concerns surrounding the liberalization of the Indian legal services sector. The summit involved discussions on three major issues: (i) the conduct of arbitration in India; (ii) reforms in the Indian legal regulatory sector; and (iii) the liberalization of Indian legal services

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi, India
16
Ocotober 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
The new geometry of Trade - beyond the WTO, what trade for democratic and sustainable societies organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 16th October, 2017

The discussion session addressed the new geometry of trade in reflecting upon its engines and actors with a special focus on the expected positive outcomes of globalization for the emerging and developing world and South Asia in particular.

4:00 PM
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi