SCL Nishimura & Asahi Limited would like to invite you to a webinar focused on international arbitration on 9 February 2023. Arbitration is becoming an important aspect of dispute resolution, hence, this webinar will be informative to the business community in Thailand.

The webinar will be delivered by two very experienced lawyers from our firm. Dr. Lars Markert is our partner in the international dispute resolution department. He regularly advises Asian clients, particularly from Japan, on German and European law issues, spanning a broad range of industries and subjects, from international disputes and commercial negotiations to internal investigations and compliance. Mr. Markert will share his knowledge and views on recent developments in investment arbitration. He will be joined by our counsel, Mr. James Rix who will speak on the evolution of arbitration in Thailand.

Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Speakers: Lars Markert (Partner, Tokyo) James Rix (Counsel, Bangkok)

Location:  Microsoft Teams

Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qRnyjbkwQUuXQ9pD4zesr_mcbPcW0fBNhlqTZgpy90BUMEZPRzQ2SFpCSE5KMFUyQklSRVJKQ1RESC4u

Topics and Schedule:

1:30 pm –   Welcome address
Chavalit Uttasart (Partner, Bangkok)(tentative)
Jirapong Sriwat (Partner, Bangkok)

1:45 pm –   Topic: Recent Developments in Investment Arbitration, Lars Markert (Partner, Tokyo Office)

2:30 pm –   Topic: Thailand’s Relationship with Arbitration, James Rix (Counsel, Bangkok Office)

3:00 pm –   Q&A Session

3:30 pm –   Webinar ends