NLSIU Signs MoU with Singapore International Arbitration Centre; Check Details Here

New Delhi: National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has signed a pact with Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) to promote international best practices in the field of arbitration through curriculum development, lectures, workshops and internships.

The MoU was signed by Ms Gloria Lim, Chief Executive Officer of SIAC, and Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor, NLSIU in a virtual ceremony. The signing was attended by Ms. Shwetha Bidhuri, Director & Head, South Asia, SIAC, Ms. Steffi Mary Punnose, Strategy & Development Manager (South Asia), SIAC, Prof. (Dr.) Nigam Nuggehalli, Registrar, NLSIU and Dr. Harisankar K. Sathyapalan, Associate Professor of Law & Chair Professor-in-Charge of the DC Singhania Chair on ADR at NLSIU.

NLSIU Vice-Chancellor, Prof (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, said: “The SIAC has anchored the development of Singapore as a key centre for the law and practice of international arbitration. As India aims to establish itself as a hub of international arbitration, NLSIU will take the lead in developing the academic and training programmes necessary for India’s success in this endeavour. This collaboration with the SIAC will help us bring international best standards and best practices to the Indian legal environment, jointly promote the development of international commercial dispute resolution mechanisms, and foster an international perspective in the next generation of arbitration practitioners.”

Ms. Gloria Lim, CEO of SIAC, said, “SIAC is pleased to be collaborating with NLSIU to provide internship opportunities to law students and to jointly develop programmes that will provide useful exposure to the practice of international arbitration. We believe that such efforts serve to support the development and nurture of the next generation of arbitration practitioners, and look forward to partnering with NLSIU on this initiative.”

Aim of the Collaboration Between NLSIU and SIAC

NLSIU and SIAC has organised an Annual International Arbitration Moot and Conference since its collaboration in 2012. The MoU between NLSIU and the SIAC will elevate this partnership by:

• developing a new module on “SIAC and Institutional Arbitration” to be integrated into the existing curriculum;
• developing joint academic initiatives including annual lectures, seminars and joint training programmes that promote the development and practice of international arbitration; and
• facilitate internships for NLS students at the SIAC.

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