Get ready for a deep dive into the future of law and justice! The International Bar Association (IBA) is hosting its Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium, a must-attend event for legal professionals and anyone interested in the evolving legal landscape. Taking place on December 5th and 6th, 2025, at the prestigious Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, India, this symposium promises to be a pivotal gathering.
This isn't just another conference; it's a critical examination of how law, justice, and dispute resolution are shaping India and the world. The event will feature a stellar lineup of speakers from India and around the globe, ready to dissect key developments in legal systems, arbitration, white-collar crime, and digital regulation.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to network with leading practitioners and gain invaluable insights into the practical realities of the legal field, both in India and internationally. The symposium is proudly presented by the India Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, with support from the IBA Arbitration Committee and the IBA Litigation Committee.
The conference agenda is packed with engaging panel discussions, including:
- The Rule of Law: Can India's justice system offer a competitive edge in the global economy? Will uniform laws and justice delivery mechanisms lead us towards a more interconnected world?
- Arbitration: Exploring new rules, methodologies, and advancements in arbitration law and practice. Are the proposed amendments to India's arbitration law truly game-changing? How do they compare to the UK Arbitration Act 2025?
- Emerging Issues: Delving into intellectual property, artificial intelligence, white-collar crime, and the critical intersection of privacy, GDPR, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
- Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution: Examining the benefits and impact of AI in dispute resolution. Is India's approach to this technological advancement cautious or bold?
- Social Media and Information: A debate on whether social media is the only safe and reliable outlet for real information in an increasingly regulated world.
But here's where it gets controversial... One panel will debate the role of social media in an increasingly regulated world. What do you think? Is social media a reliable source of information, or a breeding ground for misinformation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The symposium boasts an impressive roster of speakers, including:
- Justice DY Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India
- Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice
- Justice Hima Kohli, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
- Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, Supreme Court of Singapore
- Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court of India
- Justice Tejas Karia, Delhi High Court
- Justice Amit Bansal, Delhi High Court
- Justice Navin Chawla, Delhi High Court
- N Hariharan, President, Delhi High Court Bar Association
- Vikas Singh, President, Supreme Court Bar Association
- Chetan Sharma, Additional Solicitor General of India
- R Venkataramani, Attorney-General for India
- Promod Nair, Senior Advocate, Bengaluru
- Percival Billimoria, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Soli Cooper, Senior Advocate, Mumbai
- Vikram Nankani, Senior Advocate, Mumbai
- Swathi Sukumar, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Shashank Garg, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Chander Lall, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Sanjay Jain, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Jayant Mehta, Senior Advocate, New Delhi
- Lord Peter Goldsmith KC, Debevoise & Plimpton, London
- Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, Judge, Supreme Court of Singapore, Singapore
- James Langley, Dentons, London, UK
- Mahesh Rai, Drew & Napier, Singapore
- Prof Tania Sourdin, University of Newcastle, UK
- Marike Patrani Paulsson, Council for International Dispute Resolution, Bahrain
And this is the part most people miss... the opportunity to connect with these legal luminaries!
Registration Fees:
- IBA Member: £220
- Non-Member: £250
- Guest Fee: £85
Don't miss out! Register now and be part of this transformative event. For further details regarding registration, visit the website. For queries, contact: confs@int-bar.org.
What are your thoughts on the future of law and justice in India? Share your opinions in the comments below! Do you agree with the topics being discussed? Which panel are you most interested in attending? Let's get a conversation started!
