Ukrainian Arbitration Association successfully runs the first International Arbitration School in Ukraine
Last week the Ukrainian Arbitration Association (the “UAA”) was busy with running an intensive five-day arbitration program of the First International Arbitration School organized jointly with the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy’s Faculty of Law (“UKMA”).
The International Arbitration School’s curriculum compassed general and specialized courses in arbitration. It consisted of five sections covering key topics in international arbitration.
General topics included the discussion on the nature and characteristics of an arbitration agreement, questions relating to drafting international arbitration agreements, appointment and challenge of arbitrators, governing procedural rules in international arbitration, evidence and burden of proof, interim measures, setting aside and recognition and enforcement of international arbitral awards.
Specialized courses covered arbitration in construction, trade commodities and maritime, sports and international investment issues in international arbitration.
The program featured speakers from the leading Ukrainian and international law firms, including AGA Partners, ARBITRADE, Arzinger (Ukraine), Baker & McKenzie (Ukraine and Russia), CMS Cameron McKenna (Ukraine), Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners (Ukraine), Integrities, K&L Gates (Poland), Norton Rose Fulbright (Russia), Sayenko Kharenko as well as from Football Federation of Ukraine.
To diversify the learning experience of the participants, the program included a visit to the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a meeting with its President Mr. Selivon.
The UAA would like to thank the ICAC and Baker & McKenzie for books on international arbitration presented to the participants of the Summer School.
Ukrainian and foreign participants enjoyed the chance to learn about the vital field of international commercial arbitration and gain transnational understanding of arbitration as an efficient and effective mode of dispute resolution. The participants also had the opportunity to develop practical understanding of the functioning of international commercial arbitration through a case study on the last day of the program.
“It was a really enjoyable event, interesting and important for future lawyers – in many ways”, “I appreciate a chance of being involved in such interactive, professional, practice-oriented course”, – comment the participants.
Following the feedback from the participants of the event and Ukrainian arbitration community the UAA plans to organize such Summer Schools annually.