Arbitration Happy Hour: Vis Moot Special

Online networking session, March 24th at 7:00 PM CET on Clubhouse

Being * in Arbitration Webinar

Webinar, 24 March, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT // 1:00 PM CET // 8:00 PM HKT

On March 24th, 2021 the ICDR Y&I and the MAA are partnering for a series of “Being * in Arbitration” conversations, dedicated to exploring issues of inclusion in all its forms (gender, race, sexual orientation, etc.) impacting underrepresented populations within the arbitration community.

Register here and see our flyer for more details.

2021 MAA Inaugural Speaker Series

Ann Ryan Robertson — 28 U.S.C §1782: The Moth to the Light 

Monday 29 March, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 PM CST

We are proud to announce the third session of the MAA Inaugural Speaker Series where Ann Ryan Robertson will deliver a speech on the history of 28 U.S.C. §1782, its practical application and the current split of authority among the various appellate circuits. 

Register here.

Lukas Rusch — Joinder of Third Parties in International Arbitration – Recent Reforms and Developments 

Wednesday 24 February, 2021, 2:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM EST / 9:00 PM CST

We are pleased to announce that Lukas Rusch is the next speaker in our inaugural speaker series. Mr. Rusch will be speaking on the following topic: joinder of third parties in international arbitration. 

Register here.

Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer — CISG: Benefits and Concerns 

Friday 5 February, 2021, 2:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM EST / 9:00 PM CST

We are proud to announce the second session of the MAA Inaugural Speaker Series where Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer will deliver a speech on the benefits and concerns of the CISG on February 5th, 2021.

The event is free of charge for the paid MAA members and only EUR 10 for the free MAA members and non-MAA members.

Register here.

Prof. Dr. Eckart Brödermann — UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, a Bridge over Troubled Waters 

Monday 18 January, 2021, 3:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM EST / 10:00 PM CST

We’re delighted to announce that the first speaker in this year’s MAA Inaugural Speaker series is Professor Dr. Eckart Brödermann. Professor Dr. Brödermann will be speaking the following topic: UNIDROIT Principles of Internaitonal Commercial Contracts, a Bridge over Troubled Waters: Both General Principles of Law and General Default Rules for International Commercial Contracts.

Register here.

XV Annual Generations in Arbitration Conference

Webinar Series 15-19 March, 2021

The XV Annual MAA Generations in Arbitration Conference is only 3 days away! From 15-19 March, 2021 join us for a series of varied speeches, panels, and debates. See the registration links below or check the following link to download the full schedule: 2021.03.12 FINAL GIA Program 

The full list of speakers’ bios can be found here: Speakers’ Bio_GIA HK_2021 (Final)

*Welcome & Keynote Speech*
17:00 HKT/ 05:00 EST/ 10:00 CET
15 March, 2021
Keynote Speech on Joinder, Efficiency, and the SCAI Rules
Dr. Christopher Boog (Schellenberg Wittmer & SCAI Court) introduced by Sabine Neuhaus (Kellerhals Carrard)

*Session 1*
https://lnkd.in/eXnQHZj
15:00 HKT/ 03:00 EST/ 08:00 CET
16 March, 2021
To Join or Not to Join:
Revisiting Joinder in International Arbitration

*Session 2*
https://lnkd.in/emP452C HKT/ 05:00 EST/ 10:00 CET
17 March, 2021
Do’s and Don’ts of Online Hearings: How to Succeed as Tribunal and Counsel

*Session 3*
https://lnkd.in/e2NPi7S
21:00 HKT/ 09:00 EST/ 14:00 CET
18 March, 2021
Behind the Scene: Arbitrating Pharmaceutical Disputes

*Session 4*
https://lnkd.in/et3FJRQ
13:00 HKT/ 01:00 EST/ 06:00 CET
19 March, 2021
CISG Article 42: ‘Who’s Claims are Claimed?’

Annual General Meeting Minutes

Updated: 8 March, 2021

Dear MAA Members,

According § 9(3) of the MAA Articles of Association, the MAA Executive Board cordially invites you to the Annual General Meeting of 2021 (“2021 AGM“).

In light of the current pandemic situation and given that both Vis East and Vis Vienna have gone virtual, you will see from our Notice that the 2021 AGM will be held online via zoom.

If you require dial-in options for a different country, please email us at: [email protected].

Please click in the following links to access the following documents:

1. Click for the Minutes of the 2020 AGM;
2. Click for the Call for the 2020 AGM;
3. Click for a Proxy form for Members who are unable to attend but wish to exercise their voting rights;
4. Click for a GDPR compliant form for Members who wish to attend the AGM whether in person or by electronic means.

Kind regards,

Sherlin Tung   Isabela Deveza    Sabine Neuhaus     Wendy Gonzalez
President         Vice-President     Vice-President       Secretary