Between 28 and 30 October 2020 the 64th edition of the World Congress of the Union Internationale des Avocats will take place and it will be the first virtual edition of the event. Participants will be able to attend online, enjoying a series of discussions on topical subjects aimed at understanding how the arbitral and Court systems are facing current challenges.
Alberto Pasino, together with Paolo Lombardi, will chair the seminar jointly organized by the Private International Law Commission and the Transport Law Commission: “Specialised Courts for International Commercial Disputes: an Efficient Model?”, which will take place on 29 October, starting at 11.00 a.m. (CET).
The Private International Law and Transport Law Commissions have joined forces in order to discuss topical issues which could have a major impact on day-to-day professional activities in the future. The trend in some States to create courts that are specifically dedicated to dispute resolution for matters concerning international commercial transactions is increasing, and the administration of maritime justice by specialised courts (e.g. the Admiralty Court of England and Wales), dating back to ancient times, could serve as a very useful example to assess the advantages and drawbacks of specialised courts versus non-specialised courts. Is this an efficient model? Are such specialised courts able to satisfy some emerging needs for the administration of justice (video hearings, use of foreign languages, taking evidence remotely, etc.)?
Registration to the Congress, at a very reasonable price, will enable participants to attend sessions, and to have availability of the recordings of the debates. For further information: https://www.uianet.org/en/events/virtual-congress#presentation.
