Centre for Trade And Investment Law

April 2019

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Regulations/Restrictions that Impede Global Trade in Services

Roundtable Discussion on "Regulations/Restrictions that impede Global Trade in Services" organised by IIFT in association with CTIL on Wed, 10 April 2019 at Nalanda Hall, Administrative Block-I (Ground floor), IIFT Bhawan, New Delhi at 10 am.

10:00 AM

Nalanda, Administrative Block-I, IIFT-New Delhi

March 2019

TRADE TALK

Talk on How Should WTO Members Respond to Their WTO Governance and Appellate Body Crises? by Prof. Dr. Ernst Ulrich Petersmann

Dr. Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann is emeritus professor for International and European law and former Head of the Law Department of the European University Institute (EUI). He combined 40 years of legal practice in German, European, UN, GATT and WTO governance institutions with teaching international and European law at numerous universities in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the USA as well as in African and Asian countries.

CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi-110014

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

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2016 with the objective of creating a think tank that provides sound and rigorous legal analysis of issues related to international trade and investment law to the Government of India and other government agencies.

Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110 016

February 2019

TRADE TALK

CTIL - SAIELN joint session: Trade 2019 - Challenges and Trends in U.S. Trade Law

This Talk will focus on the current approach to the US Trade Policy captured in the phrase, ‘Free’, ‘Fair’ and ‘Reciprocal’ trade; and its possible implications for the US and the global economy at large.

CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, New Delhi -110014

Janurary 2019

PANEL DISCUSSION

PANEL DISCUSSION ON "SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WTO": CENTRE FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT LAW (CTIL) & SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW NETWORK (SAIELN)

It has been reiterated that there is a need to solve the crisis concerning the appointment or reappointment of judges in the WTO Appellate Body. Mr. Dammu Ravi, Join Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, chaired a Panel Discussion on the topic “Shaping the Future of WTO” organized by Centre for Trade and Investment Law, an autonomous agency established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014

10-12

Janurary 2019

TRAINING PROGRAMME

ntensive Training Programme on Trade and Investment Law presented by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT and International Law Institute, Washington D.C.

India reiterated it’swillingness to engage in resolving the issues related to the current impasse in the appointment/reappointment of judges in the WTO Appellate Body and urged the WTO Membersto come together to resolve the current crisis at the WTO.

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014

Janurary 2019

PANEL DISCUSSION

The NUJS Model United Nations Society and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) is being organised a panel discussion on “Time and Transition in Investment Arbitration”

The NUJS Model United Nations Society in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), New Delhi conducted a panel discussion on “Time and Transition in Investment Arbitration” on 9th January of 2019 at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata. The objective of this event was to discuss the difficulties that India had faced to deal investor-state disputes against it and an approach will be made to understand the future prospectus that India would have.

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

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

Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Dr. Vijaya Katti And Prof. Abhijit Das Launched The Book "Non-Market Economies In The Global Trading System: The Special Case Of China". Edited By Dr. James J. Nedumpara & Weihuan Zhou.

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

December 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Policy Forum On Bilateral Investment Treaties

Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) Are Touted As An Effective Tool To Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) And The Number Of BITs Ratified By The Developing Countries Has Grown Significantly. A Total Number Of 2361 BITs Are Presently In Force With Further 310 Treaties Consisting Of Investment Provisions.

IIFT, New Delhi

November 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Discussion On "Regulation Of Non-Litigious Services: Best Practices And Trends In The State Of Florida "

An In-Depth Study Of The Flaws And Gaps In Regulations In Relation To Non-Litigious Services, Entry Of Foreign Law Firms And Making India An ‘Arbitration Hub’ By Dr. James J Nedumpara, Prakhar Bhardwaj, Shruthi Ramakrishnan & Sunanda Tewari.

3:00 PM

8th Floor, CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi- 110014

November 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Discussion On "Recent Developments In International Trade"

Discussion Session Certain Recent Developments In The Sphere Of International Trade Such As The Renegotiation Of NAFTA 2.0, The Making Of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 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

Ocotober 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Panel Discussion On #YOUNGITATALKS NEW DELHI Investment Arbitration In India: Challenges And Opportunities

The Panel Discussed The Discontents Of The International Investment Arbitration With Focus On The Investor-State Dispute Settlement System. The World Order Is Undergoing A Reform Where States Are Revisiting Their Investment Treaties To Narrow The Scope Of Arbitration So As To Strike A Balance Between Investors’ Interests And The State’s Power To Regulate.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Seminar Hall 2 (New Building), India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi

Ocotober 2018

COLLOQUIUM

RGNUL - CTIL National Colloquium On Investment Arbitration

The Colloquium Comprised Lectures Delivered By Eminent Personalities In The Field Of Investment Arbitration. The Lectures Was Followed By Panel Discussion On The Ongoing Vodafone- India BIT Arbitration.

Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Punjab (RGNUL), Punjab

September 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

SAIELN - 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

Discussion Session On The Legal Nuances Of The Decision Of The Arbitral Panel In The Dispute Concerning Guatemala’s Breach Of Labour Clause In CAFTA-DR, 2017, It Being The First Instance In Which A Labour Law Complaint Has Been Adjudicated Under An FTA.

11:00 AM

CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi

September 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

SAIELN - Discussion Session On Indonesia – Safeguards On Certain Iron Or Steel Products And Its Implications On US 232 Tariffs

The WTO Appellate Body Decision In Indonesia-Safeguards Deals With What Constitutes A ‘Safeguard Measure’ Under Article XIX Of The GATT And The Safeguards Agreement. In Light Of The Same, The Panel Discussed The Impact Of The Unilateral Actions Of The United States’ I.E., The Section 232 Tariffs.

4:00 PM – 5.30 PM

CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi

July 2018

FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & DISCUSSION SESSION

CTIL’s First Anniversary & Panel Discussion On The Future Of WTO’s Appellate Body

Celebrated First Anniversary Followed By Panel Discussion On The Uncertain Future Of The Appellate Body. Chief Guest - Ms. Rita Teaotia, Former Commerce Secretary, Govt Of India.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

NAFED Building, New Delhi

16-17

May 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Knowledge Sessions On Indian Legal Services Sector

CTIL Hosted Knowledge Sessions On Indian Legal Services Sector At Global Exhibition On Services, Mumbai On 16th And 17th May 2018.

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

April 2018

DISCUSSION SESSION

Entry Of Foreign Law Firms And Lawyers Into India: The Continuing Debate

This Discussion Session, Which Was Jointly Organised By The Centre For Trade And Investment Law (CTIL) And South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN) On 5th April 2018 At IIFT, Delhi.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

IIFT, New Delhi

February 2018

SEMINAR

Seminar On India - An Emerging Hub For Institutional Arbitration

2:00 PM

ICADR Hyderabad

February 2018

SEMINAR

Bar Leadership Summit On Reforms In Indian Legal Sector

The Seminar On “Legal Reforms In Arbitration And Liberalisation Of Legal Services In India” Was Organized By The Centre For Trade And Investment Law (CTIL), The Indian National Bar Association (INBA), Bombay Bar Association (BBA), And The Ministry Of Commerce, Government Of India At Y.B. Chavan Centre, Mumbai.

10:45 - 1:00 PM

Rangaswar, Y. B Chavan Center, Mumbai

December 2017

DISCUSSION SESSION

SAIELN – Discussion Session On War Against ISDS: Rebellion Without A Cause Or Lost Battle?

Given The Increasing Number Of Investment Arbitration Cases And Their Attached Criticism Of Their Abusive Use, A Discussion Session On The Current ISDS Crisis And Also Initiated Discussions For A Suitable And Possibly New ISDS System In South Asia And India, In Particular.

4:00 PM

NTH Complex, New Delhi

December 2017

DISCUSSION SESSION

Emerging Trends In Privacy And Data Protection In India

The Discussion Session “Emerging Trends In Privacy And Data Protection In India” Held On 13 Dec 2017 At Maple Hall, Hotel The Leela Ambience, Gurugram.

5:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The Leela Ambience, Gurugram

December 2017

DISCUSSION SESSION

SAIELN - Case discussion on European Union – Countervailing Measures on Certain Polythene Terephthalate from Pakistan (DS486)

Discussion Session The Legal Nuances Of The WTO Panel Decision In EU-PET (Pakistan), 2017with Respect To The SCM Agreement And In Light Of 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

November 2017

SUMMIT

Summit on Reforms in the Indian Legal Sector

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi, India

Ocotober 2017

DISCUSSION SESSION

SAIELN - The New Geometry of Trade - Beyond the WTO, What Trade for Democratic and Sustainable Societies

Discussion Session On The New Geometry Of Trade In Reflecting Upon The Engines And Actors Of The WTO With A Special Focus On The Expected Positive Outcomes Of Globalisation For The Emerging And Developing World And South Asia In Particular.

4:00 PM

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi

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Roundtable Discussion on "Regulations/Restrictions that impede Global Trade in Services" organised by IIFT in association with CTIL on Wed, 10 April 2019 at Nalanda Hall, Administrative Block-I (Ground floor), IIFT Bhawan, New Delhi at 10 am.

This Talk will focus on the current approach to the US Trade Policy captured in the phrase, ‘Free’, ‘Fair’ and ‘Reciprocal’ trade; and its possible implications for the US and the global economy at large.

India reiterated it’swillingness to engage in resolving the issues related to the current impasse in the appointment/reappointment of judges in the WTO Appellate Body and urged the WTO Membersto come together to resolve the current crisis at the WTO.

Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Dr. Vijaya Katti And Prof. Abhijit Das Launched The Book "Non-Market Economies In The Global Trading System: The Special Case Of China". Edited By Dr. James J. Nedumpara & Weihuan Zhou.

An In-Depth Study Of The Flaws And Gaps In Regulations In Relation To Non-Litigious Services, Entry Of Foreign Law Firms And Making India An ‘Arbitration Hub’ By Dr. James J Nedumpara, Prakhar Bhardwaj, Shruthi Ramakrishnan & Sunanda Tewari.

Discussion Session Certain Recent Developments In The Sphere Of International Trade Such As The Renegotiation Of NAFTA 2.0, The Making Of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement And The Future Of Mega Regional Trade Agreements.

The Colloquium Comprised Lectures Delivered By Eminent Personalities In The Field Of Investment Arbitration. The Lectures Was Followed By Panel Discussion On The Ongoing Vodafone- India BIT Arbitration.

Discussion Session On The Legal Nuances Of The Decision Of The Arbitral Panel In The Dispute Concerning Guatemala’s Breach Of Labour Clause In CAFTA-DR, 2017, It Being The First Instance In Which A Labour Law Complaint Has Been Adjudicated Under An FTA.

Celebrated First Anniversary Followed By Panel Discussion On The Uncertain Future Of The Appellate Body. Chief Guest - Ms. Rita Teaotia, Former Commerce Secretary, Govt Of India.

CTIL Hosted Knowledge Sessions On Indian Legal Services Sector At Global Exhibition On Services, Mumbai On 16th And 17th May 2018.

This Discussion Session, Which Was Jointly Organised By The Centre For Trade And Investment Law (CTIL) And South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN) On 5th April 2018 At IIFT, Delhi.

Given The Increasing Number Of Investment Arbitration Cases And Their Attached Criticism Of Their Abusive Use, A Discussion Session On The Current ISDS Crisis And Also Initiated Discussions For A Suitable And Possibly New ISDS System In South Asia And India, In Particular.

The Discussion Session “Emerging Trends In Privacy And Data Protection In India” Held On 13 Dec 2017 At Maple Hall, Hotel The Leela Ambience, Gurugram.

Discussion Session The Legal Nuances Of The WTO Panel Decision In EU-PET (Pakistan), 2017with Respect To The SCM Agreement And In Light Of The Same, Its Impact On Practices Adopted By Indian And Other Investigating Agencies Vis-À-Vis Their Evidence Mechanism

Discussion Session On The New Geometry Of Trade In Reflecting Upon The Engines And Actors Of The WTO With A Special Focus On The Expected Positive Outcomes Of Globalisation For The Emerging And Developing World And South Asia In Particular.

Stay Connected