Previous Events

CTIL has conducted following event during the past:
10
March 2023
Training Programme
WCP Training Programme on Teaching Pedagogy in International Economic Law Issues

Centre for Trade and Investment Law hosted a WCP Training Programme on Teaching Pedagogy in International Economic Law Issues. The Training Programme was organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies on 10th March 2023 at 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi. The Training Programme was conducted by eminent experts in the field of International Economic Law. The Training Programme addressed some of the contemporary challenges in this field.

10:30 AM
8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
09
March 2023
Workshop
Workshop on Engaging the Global South on Sustainable Industrialization and Agriculture under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law hosted a Workshop on Engaging the Global South on Sustainable Industrialization and Agriculture under WTO Chairs Programme. The workshop was organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies and Remaking the Global Trading System for a Sustainable Future Project on 9 March 2023 at Lecture Hall II (Basement), India International Centre, New Delhi. The Workshop was conducted by eminent experts in the field of sustainability and its interlinked issues drawn from different jurisdictions. The Workshop addressed some of the contemporary challenges in this field.

3:30 PM
Lecture Hall II (Basement), India International Centre, New Delhi
20
February 2023
Special Address
Special Address on International Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Era: Where Does Trade Fit? by Dr. Rohinton P. Medhora

The Department of Commerce, Government of India in association with CTIL organised a special address on “International Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Era: Where Does Trade Fit?” by Dr. Rohinton P. Medhora, Distinguished Fellow at Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and Former President of CIGI, Toronto, Canada on 20 February 2023 from 18:30 at Vanijya Bhawan. The session covered the domestic and international dimensions of data governance, and e-commerce, including the Joint Initiative on E-commerce at the WTO, and digital era policies.

06:30 PM
Room No. 31, Ground Floor, Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi, India.
25
Janurary 2023
Discussion Session
Case discussion on “Turkey – Certain Measures concerning the Production, Importation and Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products (EU)” dispute and its implications

CTIL and CWS are organising a series of discussion titled “Recent Developments in WTO Disputes”. In this regard the first discussion of the series on the topic “Case discussion on Turkey – Pharmaceutical Products (EU)” held on January 25, 2023.

11:00 AM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8 th Floor, NAFED House, Mathura Road, Siddhartha Enclave, New Delhi
21-22
December 2022
Workshop
WTO Chair Programme Workshop on Methodological issues in International Economic Law: Integrating South Asian Perspectives

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade through its centres, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies, in association with National University of Advanced Legal Studies organised the WTO Chair Programme Workshop on Methodological issues in International Economic Law: Integrating South Asian Perspectives. The workshop was conducted on 21 and 22 December 2022 at National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, Kerala.

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National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) campus, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
19-20
December 2022
7th National Standards Conclave
Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance

The Department of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry organised 7th National Standards Conclave titled “Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance” on 19th and 20th December 2022 in association with Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies. The theme of two days conclave was ‘Re-orienting and Implementing India’s Value Chain Integration through Standards Compliance’. The major sessions of this conclave covered sectoral challenges, issues related to standards, TRs, compliance challenges for small, medium, and large enterprises, sessions on SPS, TBT and sustainability standards, promoting standards and TRs through FTA route, industry preparedness for exports and quality infrastructure arrangements required for the better participation in the global value chains.

9:30 AM
Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi
19-20
December 2022
Conference
Conference on Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised two-day conference on “Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives” on 19th and 20th December 2022 in Kochi, Kerala in association with the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, the Centre for WTO Studies and IIFT, as part of the curriculum under the WTO Chairs Programme. Renowned institutions like Durham University, the University of Portsmouth and the University of Wollongong provided academic and financial support to the conference. The conference provided a platform for experts, policymakers, lawyers, academics, economists, and civil society partners to exchange views on the multifaceted challenges of food security including the permanent solution on public stockholding at the WTO, developing country perspectives regarding food security, the role of blue economy, sustainable development, litigating food security etc.

10:00 AM
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) campus, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
09
December 2022
Workshop
CTIL-India TradeLab Clinic Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme

Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies with the support of WTO Chairs Programme organised CTIL-India TradeLab Clinic Training Programme under WTO Chairs Programme on 9 December 2022. The Training Programme focused on training the students with the basics of the WTO Law and modalities of the TradeLab practicum.

9:30 AM
NAFED House, 7th Floor, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi, 110014
27
November 2022
Conference
73rd Constitution Day Titled 11th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues

INBA in association with CTIL organised 73rd Constitution Day Titled 11th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues on November 26, 2022 at Constitution Club, New Delhi. Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena (Former) Allahabad High Court and Shri P. K. Malhotra, Retired Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice delivered the inaugural address during the inaugural session. This conference proposed to bring participation from Legal Luminaries, Senior Government Officials, Legal Departments of Fortune 500 companies, International Law Firms, Senior Lawyers and Judges from across the globe. The main goal of the conference was to provide a platform for the Legal Community to discuss and deliberate on several important issues.

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Constitution Club, New Delhi
19
Ocotober 2022
PAPER PRESENTATION
Paper Presentation on "The Impact of NAFTA 2.0 on the Dairy Industry in Quebec"

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law in association with South Asia International Economic Law Network and Centre for WTO Studies organised a Paper Presentation on “The Impact of NAFTA 2.0 on the Dairy Industry in Quebec” by Dr. Kenneth Holland, Professor & Dean (Academics, Research & International Affairs) at Jindal Global Law School and President Emeritus of the American University of Afghanistan on 19 October 2022. Dr. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL was the moderator and Dr. Sachin Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor, CWS was the discussant of the event. The concluding remarks was delivered by Dr. Leila Choukroune, Professor, University of Portsmouth.

12:00 PM
8th floor, NAFED House, New Delhi.
14
Ocotober 2022
INAUGURATION CEREMONY AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Inauguration Ceremony of the India Chair of WTO Chairs Programme

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi with the support of the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and the Centre for WTO Studies organised the ‘Inauguration Ceremony of the India Chair of WTO Chairs Programme’ on 14 October 2022 at Auditorium, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. The inauguration was followed by three panel discussions on ‘Reinvigorating the Dispute Settlement Mechanism of the WTO’, ‘Balancing Preferential and Multilateral Approaches to Free Trade’ and ‘Macroeconomic crisis and trade policy’. The panels consisted of eminent economists, law academics, and policy experts in the field of international trade. Mr. Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization, Geneva delivered the Keynote Address, Dr. Werner Zdouc, Director, WTO Chairs Programme (KMD) Introduced the WTO Chairs Programme and Shri Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivered the Inaugural Address also addressed during this event.

10:00 AM
Auditorium, Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, New Delhi
12-16
September 2022
Five-Day Capacity-Building Program
Openness to Trade: Negotiating Free Trade Agreements

The Department of Commerce (DOC) with the support of Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, World Trade Organization’s Chairs Programme, and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration, Graduate Institute, Geneva organised Five-Day Capacity-Building Program on "Openness to Trade: Negotiating Free Trade Agreements" from 12 to 16 September 2022 at Vanijya Bhawan.

9:30 AM
Vanijya Bhawan
02
August 2022
Anniversary Celebration
CTILS’s fifth anniversary celebration on August 2, 2022.

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law celebrated its fifth anniversary on August 2, 2022 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. Shri. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary, Government of India was the guest of honour for the event. Ambassador Ujal Singh Bhatia, India’s former Ambassador to WTO and former Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body delivered the Anniversary Distinguished Lecture entitled ‘Appellate Advocacy in International Trade Law: Views from the Bench’. Shri. Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India delivered a Special Address entitled ‘The Role of Academic Think Tanks in Trade Policy Making’. Prof. Manoj Pant, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade delivered the Vice Chancellor's Address. CTIL also launched its magazine on this occasion.

6:00 PM
Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
21
July 2022
Training Programme
Sensitisation Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations”

The Department of Commerce, Government of India in coordination with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law organised a Sensitisation Program on “Openness to Trade: Economic and Policy Considerations” on 21 July 2022. A special lecture delivered by Professor Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics, Columbia University and Former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog during the programme. Shri Rajiv Gauba Cabinet Secretary, Government of India was the Chief Guest of this programme. Prof. Panagariya discussed on the importance of free trade. He provided insight into studies of certain countries, on their experience with openness to trade. His address also focused on how India can improve its export outlook and growth, especially post-pandemic and the economic considerations to take into account.

6 PM
Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi
04
June 2022
Webinar
CTIL and CIRIL, NLSIU Bangalore - Webinar on Developing Countries in the WTO's Free Market Trade Regime

CTIL and CIRIL, NLSIU Bangalore organised a Webinar on “Developing Countries in the WTO's Free Market Trade Regime”.

5 PM
Virtual
27
May 2022
Summit
Corporate Lawyers Legal Summit 2022

Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) and Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) organised “Corporate Lawyers Legal Summit 2022” on 27th May 2022 at Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi. The theme of the Summit was “The New Normal – Challenges and Opportunities for Indian Legal Sector & Corporate Lawyers in the Covid era and WAY FORWARD.” This summit focused on how general counsel can improve their business value beyond just managing risk, how they can lead with impact and what should be on their agendas going forward. Dr. James gave a special address on Trade Agreement and Liberalisation in the legal profession.

9:00 AM
Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi
14
May 2022
Conference
International Arbitration: An Indian Perspective

CTIL and SEPC conducted a Conference on “International Arbitration: An Indian Perspective” on 14th May 2022. The proposed theme of the conference was around international arbitration, which is of contemporary importance for policy makers as well as legal luminaries. The event depicted and showcased several connecting issues of International Arbitration relating to India on the global front. This event was helpful in strengthening the proactive growth of the legal service sector in handling, managing and implementing international arbitration processes.

9.00 AM
Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
27
April 2022
Webinar
Sanctions: Why Their Regulation Matters "The Case of Russia and Beyond"

With the recent discovery of a series of suspected war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and the fear of a new Eastern offensive, Western sanctions on Russia have reached a new high. Seen as the lesser of two evils against a Member of the United Nations Security Council and a nuclear power still supported by strategic allies, sanctions offer a seemingly efficient alternative to the use of military force. Yet, their damages on populations and their human rights have long been demonstrated. Not to mention that, in a globalised economy, their medium-term impact on the very countries issuing these sanctions is rather severe. Hence the need to regulate and monitor the use of this political tool for economic warfare at the crossroad between international law, trade, investment, or finance, and for which only a few legal scholars, other than human rights specialists, have shown interest. From a politico-legal and longitudinal perspective, this webinar will explore the legality of international sanctions to better understand what they are, and what they are not, as well as how they can legally backfire. In partnership with King’s College London and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (New Delhi), Prof. Leïla Choukroune, Prof. Holger Herstermeyer, Prof. Takis Tridimas, and Prof. James Nedumpara had a conversation to bring interdisciplinary global perspectives.

8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Virtual
25
February 2022
Book Launch
The launch of the book on International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials

The launch of the book ‘International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials’ co-authored by Prof. Leïla Choukroune and Prof. James J. Nedumpara on Friday, 25 February 2022 from 05.30 P.M. to 07.00 P.M. at Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi. The launch was graced by Shri. B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India and Shri. Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India.

05.30 P.M. to 07.00 P.M.
Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi
10-11
February 2022
Conference
Dispute Settlement in International Trade Agreements: Prospective Pathways

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) & The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), RGNUL, Punjab organised a virtual conference on "Dispute Settlement in International Trade Agreements: Prospective Pathways". The conference was held on 10th and 11th February 2022. The conference sought to shed light on and enlighten the participants concerning challenges as well as the possible direction in which dispute settlement could evolve in RTAs and the WTO.

8:15 am IST
Virtual
26
November 2021
Signing Ceremony
Signing Ceremony of MoU among Permanent Mission of India to the WTO, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration and The Graduate Institute

The signing ceremony of MoU among Permanent Mission of India to the WTO, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration and The Graduate Institute was held on 26 November 2021 at The Graduate Institute, Geneva.

4:30 pm CET
Room 847, Maison de la Paix Petal 1, 8th Floor, The Graduate Institute, Geneva
26-27
November 2021
Conference
10th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues Titled 72nd Constitution Day

INBA and CTIL are organising 10th Annual International Conference on Law & Policy Issues titled "72nd Constitution Day" at Constitution Club, New Delhi on November 26, 2021 from 3.00 pm onwards.

3 pm and 4:30 pm
Constitution Club, New Delhi
23-24
November 2021
Conference
Australia-India Free Trade Agreement Conference 2021

The Australia-India Free Trade Agreement Conference was organised by Transnational Law and Policy Centre, Centre for India Australia Studies, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Asia pacific research Centre and South Asia International Economic Law Network. This conference brought together policy makers, academics, and other stakeholders from Australia, India and beyond to explore the development of the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement. Panels and keynotes were discussed and deliberated on a range of trade negotiation issues: services, migration, climate, gender, digital trade, financial services, electronic commerce, IP education, investment and dispute settlement.

12:30 pm (AEST) and 8:00 am (IST)
Virtual
20
November 2021
Webinar
12th WTO Ministerial Conference: What’s in it for the Developing Countries

The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the WTO is scheduled from 30 Nov. to 3 Dec. 2021. Apart from already existing issues that have been the subject of the earlier Ministerial Conferences, the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the fiscal disparities among countries and has thrown new challenges, especially for the developing countries. In this context, a webinar will be organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Delhi on 20th November 2021 at 16:00 hrs IST. The event was deliberate on the-mentioned issues from developing countries’ perspective and possible approach towards these issues during the MC12 negotiations.

4 pm
Virtual
25
September 2021
Discussion Session
Security Exception and the WTO

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law & DPIIT Chair on IPR, CIPRA, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru organised a discussion on "Security Exception and the WTO". The event took place at 4PM (IST) on 25 September 2021.

4 PM
Virtual
30
July 2021
Launch of CTIL Magazine
Launch of CTIL Magazine (Fourth Anniversary Issue)

The July 2021 issue of the CTIL Magazine was released on the occasion of CTIL's Fourth Anniversary held virtually on 30 July 2021. Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal, Special Secretary (Logistics) was the guest of honour. Mr. Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary and DGFT gave the keynote address.

3 p.m.
Virtual
26
July 2021
Virtual Discussion
The EU CBAM Proposal: Options, Implications and the Way Forward

CTIL in collaboration with South Asia International Economic Law Network conducted a virtual discussion on: " THE EU-CBAM PROPOSAL : OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS AND THE WAY FORWARD on 26th July, 2021".

6-7 P.M. (IST)
Virtual
28-30
April 2021
Traning Programme
DEA-CTIL Executive Training Programme on Investment Treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement System for Government Officials

The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT, jointly conducted the Second (Virtual) Executive Training Programme on Investment Treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement Systems for government officials. This training programme, scheduled for 28 - 30 April, 2021, enhanced capacity for officials in all levels of the government regarding investment law, developments in investment treaty practice, as well as ISDS.

2:00 pm
Virtual
26-27
November 2020
Conference
INBA 9th Annual Virtual International Conference titled “71st Constitution Day”

CTIL - INBA organised the 9th Annual Virtual International Conference titled “71st Constitution Day” on 26th & 27th November 2020. The topics discussed in this conference were 1. Data Protection and Privacy Challenges post Covid, 2. OTT, TV, Website and Theatres - Self Regulation or Censorship - Is it time to culturally control flow of content or give choice of viewing contents to the viewers, 3. Effects of the pandemic on contractual obligations; the growing use of technology in the legal industry; Alternate Dispute Resolution, 4. Cyber Crime, 5. Copyright issues on online platform" and cover Performers Rights" and "Intermediary Liabilities".

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Virtual
30
September 2020
Panel Discussion
The Future of Subsidy Regulation at the WTO

During the Geneva Trade Week event, CTIL organized a virtual Panel Discussion on the topic “The Future of Subsidy Regulation at the WTO” with deliberations on legal, trade and geopolitical implications of the new subsidy-related proposals. Key elements which the WTO Members need to consider in their interest were also discussed.

2:30pm to 4:00pm (IST)
Virtual
03-21
September 2020
Capacity Building Programme
DoC-CRIT-CTIL Training and Capacity Building Programme on International Trade Negotiation

The Capacity Building Programme organised by DoC, CTIL and other centres of CRIT on International Trade Negotiation.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Virtual Conference
21-27
August 2020
Webinar
Free Trade Agreements and Export Opportunities

CTIL co-hosted an event with CII (Southern Region) titled "Free Trade Agreements and Export Opportunities' '. The event touched upon the concept and scope, importance of FTAs in a world of fragmented production, investment opportunities, matters of specific interest for the industry such as certification of origin, market access issues, use of trade remedy instruments, product specific safeguards, trigger mechanisms, etc.

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
New Delhi
13
August 2020
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Capacity Building Programme for FTA Negotiations

The Department of Commerce in partnership with CRIT Centres organised a comprehensive Capacity Building Programme for FTA Negotiations for the DGFT/DGTR officials with a view to involving them for future trade negotiations. During the programme, CTIL conducted a session on "Legal Issues relating to FTA".

11:00 am to 4:15 pm
Virtual Conference
29
April 2020
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Training Programme on Subsidies and Local Content requirements under the GATT, TRIMS and SCM Agreement

CTIL conducted a training programme through virtual conference for Ministry officials on "GATT/ Subsidies / Local content subsidies under the SCM Agreement" and "Prohibited Local Content Requirements under the TRIMS Agreement" on 29th April 2020. The programme has provide legal and policy related advisory services to Government of India.

10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Virtual Conference
24
February 2020
Workshop
Training Workshop on "Capacity Building in Export Promotion"

CTIL partnered with Uttar Pradesh Exports Promotion Council, Government of Uttar Pradesh and The Policy Times organised a Training Workshop on "Capacity Building in Export Promotion" in Lucknow.

09:30 am
Meeting hall, 2nd Floor, Niryat Bhawan, Expo Mart, 8 Cantt Road, Qaiserbagh Lucknow, UP
12-16
February 2020
Moot Court Competition
12th GNLU International Moot Court Competition 2020

CTIL partnered with GNLU organised the 12th GNLU International Moot Court Competition 2020 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
05
February 2020
Conference
RMLNLU-CTIL Conference on International Trade Law

The Center for Trade and Investment Law was collaborated with the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University to organize the RMLNLU-CTIL Conference on International Trade Law.

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18
Janurary 2020
Conference
Conference on International Investment Arbitration

MCIA and CTIL hosted an international conference on ‘International Investment Arbitration: Setting the Stage’. The Conference concluded with the release of findings of an empirical study conducted by Centre for Trade and Investment Law titled “Study on Investor Perceptions towards India’s Investment Treaties”.

10:00 am
The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi
17
Janurary 2020
Lecture
Masterclass on International Investment Arbitration

MCIA and CTIL are jointly organized a Masterclass on International Investment Arbitration. It was taught by Mr. Gaetan Verhoosel, and Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Visiting Faculties at King's College.

10:00 am
The Lalit, New Delhi
13
Janurary 2020
Discussion Session
The Future of Trade Dispute Settlement: WTO Panels and The New Plurilateralism

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), South Asia International Economic Law Network (SAIELN) and University of Wollongong, Australia organised a talk by Prof. Markus Wanger, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Wollongong on “The Future of Trade Dispute Settlement: WTO Panels and The New Plurilateralism”. The event was chaired by Prof. Abhijit Das, Head and Professor, Centre for WTO Studies and the talk was followed by enlightening inputs from Dr. (Mrs.) Vijaya Katti, Professor and Dean, Administration (Academics) and HOD (Economics & Trade Policy), Dr. Ram Upendra Das, Head and Professor, Centre for Regional Studies and Dr. James Nedumpara, Head and Professor, CTIL. The event concluded with a question-and-answers sessions where the audience posed some deep and thoughtful questions which were answered by the brilliant experts gathered. It can be said with some conviction that a broader understanding of the events at the WTO and the “new plurilateralism” was achieved by those gathered.

4:00 pm
CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
09
Janurary 2020
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion on 5 Years of Make in India: Financial Implications and the Road Ahead

NUJS & CTIL organised a panel discussion on the theme ‘5 Years of Make in India: Financial Implications and the Road Ahead’.

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NUJS Kolkata
07
December 2019
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions on International Trade and Investment

CTIL & ISIL organised two panel discussions on international trade and investment respectively. The first panel was discussed The Unsettling Future of the International Trading System and the second panel was discussed India's Investor-State dispute settlement challenges and the way forward.

10:30 am
The Indian Society of International Law, V.K. Krishna Menon Bhawan, 9, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001
26
November 2019
Sponsored by CTIL
8th Annual International Conference of INBA

CTIL sponsored INBA for hosting its 8th Annual International Conference titled “70th Constitution Day” at The Shangri-La, Eros Hotel, New Delhi on 26th November 2019. This conference proposed to brought participation from Legal Luminaries, Senior Government Officials, Legal Departments of Fortune 500 companies, International Law Firms, Senior Lawyers and Judges from across the globe. The main goal of the conference was to provide a platform for the Legal Community to discuss and deliberate on several important issues.

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Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, New Delhi
25
November 2019
Launch of Journal
Launch of the Special Issue of the Manchester Journal of the International Economic Law

The Manchester Journal of International Economic Law (MJIEL) is a reputed journal on public international law. It covers a broad range of subjects within the realm of international trade and economic laws. The journal on the theme ‘UK – India post-Brexit Trade and Power Democracy’ was edited by Prof. Leila Choukroune, University of Portsmouth, and Dr.AmitenduPalit, National University of Singapore (NUS). It addresses the challenges and opportunities of a renewed relationship between India and United Kingdom. The contributors to the special issue tackled important political questions in relation to the role of the law and regulation, the settlement of dispute, the rule of law, and democracy. The launch of the Special Issue of the Manchester Journal of the International Economic Law was held on Monday, 25 November, 2019, at NTH complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, at 10.00 am. It was organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, South Asia International Economic Law Network and Centre for International Trade and Economic Laws. Dr. Manoj Pant, Director, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. The launch included informative presentations by some of the contributors to the issue, namely, Dr. James J Nedumpara, Dr. Sai Ramani Garimella, and Prof. Leila Choukroune.

10 am
NTH complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
15
November 2019
Journal Launch & Panel Discussion
Launch of India Special Issue of Global Trade and Customs Journal & Panel Discussion on India in the International Economic Order: Issues and Perspective

The Special Issue, focused on India and titled ‘India in the International Economic Order: Issues and Perspective’, has articles and contributions from many eminent Indian trade experts and scholars. This Special Issue has collated views of trade experts and scholars on various aspects of international trade and India’s role in and perspective on emerging issues in international trade. The first Panel focused on the theme ‘India and the contemporary international economic order’. Like the Special Issue, the Panel discussed the emergence of India as a key player in the global trade regime. The Panel discussed the competitive strength of the Indian Economy and the evolution of India’s trade policy over the last several decades. The second Panel focused on theme ‘Investment, FTAs and Other Emerging Issues in the International Trade Regime’. The Second Panel discussed new areas in international economic law which have emerged in the recent past including India’s approach to Bilateral investment treaties, perspective on e- commerce and government procurement policies the Generalised System of Preferences, among other issues.

5:15 am
Conference Hall 01, India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
08
November 2019
Round-table Discussion
Regulatory Barriers and Trade in Services: A Global Perspective

The objective is to discuss the nature and importance of various barriers to trade in services such as restrictions on foreign entry, movement of people, lack of regulatory transparency, barriers to competition and other discriminatory and non-discriminatory measures. This discussion focused on restrictiveness in trade of Computer, Telecommunication, and Engineering services.

9:30 am
Old Conference Hall, Second Floor, Administrative Block-I, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110016
16
Ocotober 2019
Round-table Discussion
Regulatory Barriers and Trade in Services: A Global Perspective

The objective of this Round-table Discussion is to discuss the nature and importance of various barriers to trade in services such as restrictions on foreign entry, movement of people, lack of regulatory transparency, barriers to competition and other discriminatory and non-discriminatory measures affecting the import and export of Health and Education services. In particular, this discussion will focus on restrictiveness in trade of Hospital and Higher Education services.

9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Board Room, 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
06
September 2019
DISCUSSION SESSION
CTIL and SAIELN Session on ‘Paradise Lost or Found? – The Post WTO International Legal Order (Utopian and Dystopian Possibilities)’

This session was organized in light of the uncertainty surrounding the future of dispute settlement the WTO, and consequently the future of the multilateral trading system. The session began with a welcome address from Dr. James Nedumpara, Professor and Head, CTIL, who provided a brief background to the current crisis facing the WTO Appellate Body. This was followed by a keynote address by Prof. Picker, who shared insights from these workshops, the methodology of the studies, and some possibilities that were debated in them.

5:30 pm
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor NAFED House, New Delhi-110014
31
August 2019
Conference
RGNUL-CTIL Multidisciplinary Congress on FDI in South Asia

The RGNUL-CTIL Multidisciplinary Congress on Foreign Direct Investment in South Asian Region is the fifth edition of the annual Congress organised by RGNUL, Patiala. The event was co-sponsored by Centre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi. The Congress aims to look into the motivations, positive spillovers and challenges of FDI. Other interdisciplinary aspects of Foreign Direct Investment in South Asian countries like Green FDI are also important. The Congress invited paper presentations from students, academicians, practitioners and experts on various themes of FDI ranging from socio-political conflicts to international investment treaties and WTO.

10 AM
RGNUL, PUNJAB BHADSON ROAD, SIDHUWAL, PATIALA, PUNJAB
21
August 2019
ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION
Regulatory Barriers and Trade In Services - A Global Perspecve

The discussion session examined the nature and importance of several policy areas such as Restrictions on foreign entry, Movement of people, Regulatory Transparency, Barriers to competition and other discriminatory as well as non-discriminatory measures in a?ecting exports and imports of three professional services viz. Legal, Accounting/Auditing, and Architectural services.

9:30 AM
Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
14
June 2019
Work Shop
Workshop on “International Treaty Negotiation" organised by CTIL

The workshop pointed out the various aspects of treaty negotiation while negotiating trade in services and also emphasised on the aspects of negotiating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements with different countries.

10:00 AM
IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi.
12
June 2019
Anniversary
Second Anniversary celebration

The Centre celebrated its second anniversary on 12th June 2019. Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Government of India was invited as the Chief Guest on this occasion.

6.40 PM TO 8.00 PM
Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
11-13
June 2019
Training Programme
Training and capacity building programme on “International Trade Law, International Investment Law And Treaty Negotiations" organised by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and World Trade Institute, Bern

The training was to examine the basic aspects and the latest trends in the implementation of international trade and investment agreements.

10:00 am – 10:45 am
Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi.
12
April 2019
General Counsel Meeting
INBA General counsel meeting cosponsored by Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 12th April, 2019

It was a discussion revolving around the regime regulating legal services in India.

6:00 PM
The Deputy Chairman Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
10
April 2019
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Roundtable discussion on “Regulation /restrictions that impede services trade in any form” organized jointly by IIFT and CTIL dated 10th April 2019

The discussion was to examine the five sectors; legal services, accounting, architecture, air transport and courier services. The importance of policy areas were examined in order to understand the importance of these areas.

10:00 AM
Nalanda, Administrative Block-I, IIFT-New Delhi
26
March 2019
TRADE TALK
Talk on “How should WTO members respond to their WTO governance and appellate body crises? “by Prof. Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann dated 26th March, 2019

This talk focussed on the ways to implement and reform the WTO system and not to destroy it in the light of blocking of (re)appointment of Appellate Body candidates.

CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi-110014
08
March 2019
WORKSHOP
Workshop on investment treaties and investor-state dispute settlement system for government officials organised by Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India and Centre for Trade and Investment Law, IIFT dated 8th March, 2019

The workshop aimed at providing a basic understanding of investment treaty related issues and developing capacity at all levels of the government to understand the nature of BITs, their enforcement and the implications for the government.

Old Conference Hall (OCH), 2nd Floor, Block I, IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110 016
05-06
March 2019
Conference
International Conference on Trade & Investment Laws (TRAIL)

The objective of this conference is to brainstorm on the new emerging laws governing trade and FDI in the digital era; India’s international trade and FDI regulatory regimes; the possible implications of binding rules on electronic commerce at the WTO; and India’s future FTAs and BITs with a focus on BREXIT.

Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi, India
27
February 2019
TRADE TALK
Trade 2019 - Challenges and trends in US trade law organized by Centre for Trade and Investment Law & South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 27th February, 2019

The trade talk focussed on the US trade policy in the trade remedy investigations and how the Indian industry can defend its position along with the recent Section 301 measures imposed by the US.

CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, New Delhi -110014
29
Janurary 2019
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel discussion on "Shaping the future of WTO": Centre for Trade and Investment Law & South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 29th January, 2019

The panel discussed the various approaches to resolve the issue of appointment of the Appellate Body, the consequence the utopian possibilities that may arise in the international legal-economic system and the increasing inefficiency of the Appellate Body

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
10
Janurary 2019
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Intensive training programme on trade and investment law by Centre for Trade and Investment Law and International Law Institute, Washington D.C. held on 10-12th January

The discussion focussed on the issues of reappointment of Appellate Body, improving the negotiating functions of WTO and on the justification for use of national security exception.

CRIT, NAFED House, Siddhartha Enclave, Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi -110014
09
Janurary 2019
PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel discussion on “Time and Transition in Investment Arbitration” organised by NUJS Model United Nations Society in association with Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 9th January, 2019

The discussion was centred on the difficulties that India had faced to deal investor-state disputes against it and the prospects that India has in the international investment arena.

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
15
December 2018
BOOK LAUNCH AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Launch of "Non-Market Economies in the Global Trading System: The Special Case of China" edited by Professor James J. Nedumpara & Dr. Weihuan Zhou dated 15th December, 2018

The panel discussed the contours of Section 15 of the Protocol of China’s Accession to WTO, various interpretations that flow from it and the distortionary practices taken up by China. The treatment of external benchmark in the light of WTO disputes, US approach and Indian approach in calculation of dumping margin was also discussed.

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
13
December 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Policy forum on bilateral investment dated 13th December 2018

The evolution of BITs, their elements, architecture and the impact of such treaties on attracting foreign investments were discussed. The study commissioned by Centre for Trade and Investment Law on Impact of Investment Treaties on Investment Flows in India was released in the event.

IIFT, New Delhi
27
November 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on "Regulation of Non-Litigious Services: Best practices and trends in the State of Florida " dated 27th November, 2018

CTIL was requested by the Department of Law and Justice to prepare a report of the reforms required in the governance of non-litigious services and the roadmap for liberalisation of legal services. CTIL held a consultation with the Florida Bar Association on specific issues on regulation of the legal profession and foreign legal practitioner regime prevalent in Florida.

3:00 PM
8th Floor, CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi- 110014
20
November 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on recent development in trade law organized by and Centre for Trade and Investment Law and South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 20th November, 2018

The discussion addressed some of the recent developments in the sphere of international trade such as the renegotiation of NAFTA 2.0, the making of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) and the future of mega regional trade agreements.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
8th Floor, CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi- 110014
29
Ocotober 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Panel discussion on ‘Investment arbitration in India: Challenges and opportunities’ organized by Centre Trade and Investment Law and Young ITA dated 29th October, 2018

The Panel discussed the discontents of the international investment arbitration with focus on the Investor-State dispute settlement system.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seminar Hall 2 (New Building), India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi
12
Ocotober 2018
COLLOQUIUM
National Colloquium on Investment Arbitration organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 12th October, 2018

The colloquium comprised of lectures delivered by eminent personalities in the field of Investment Arbitration. The lectures were followed by Panel Discussion on the ongoing “Vodafone- India BIT Arbitration.

Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law, Punjab (RGNUL), Punjab
25
September 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Case discussion on ‘In the matter of Guatemala – Issues Relating to the obligations under Article 16.2.1 (a) of the CAFTA-DR’ dispute and its implications organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment

The discussion engaged on the legal nuances of this decision and its consequent impact on the inclusion of labour issues within trade agreements.

11:00 AM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
04
September 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on Indonesia – Safeguards on Certain Iron or Steel Products and its implications on US 232 Tariffs organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 4th September, 2018

The discussion engaged on the legal nuances and impact on the unilateral actions of the United States.

4:00 PM – 5.30 PM
CRIT Conference Hall, 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi
27
July 2018
FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & DISCUSSION SESSION
Centre for Trade and Investment Law’s First Anniversary & Panel Discussion on the future of WTO’s Appellate Body dated 27th July, 2018

The discussion focussed on the perspectives to deal with the crisis of the Appellate Body reappointment.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
NAFED Building, New Delhi
16
May 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Knowledge sessions on Indian legal services sector dated 16 and 17th May, 2018

The discussion centred around the focussed on making India a hub for international arbitration, improving the institutional arbitration in India and borrowings to be taken from international institutions. Legal education was the theme for the second day, the practices to be included in the education in the law school level and mainstreaming the legal processing outsourcing and in-housing of legal services.

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
05
April 2018
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers into India: The continuing debate organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 5th April, 2018

The discussion revolved around analying the implications of the Supreme Court decision prohibiting entry of foreign law firms and discuss the best way forward for the Indian legal profession.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
IIFT, New Delhi
18
February 2018
SEMINAR
Seminar on India – an emerging hub for institutional arbitration jointly organized by The International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution Regional Centre, Hyderabad and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 18th February, 2018

The discussion revolved around the state of institutional arbitration in India and the reforms required in the institutional arbitration in India.

2:00 PM
ICADR Hyderabad
17
February 2018
SEMINAR
Bar Leadership Summit on “Legal reforms in arbitration and liberalisation of legal services in India” dated 17th February, 2018

The discussion focussed on the impact of recent amendments in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It also focussed on the question whether the foreign law firms be allowed to practice in India and the advantages and pitfalls for the litigants.

10:45 - 1:00 PM
Rangaswar, Y. B Chavan Center, Mumbai
19
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on “War Against ISDS: Rebellion without a cause or lost battle? organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 19th December, 2017

The discussion session addressed the current global ISDS crisis and reforms from a variety of perspectives breaching the public/private law gap and paving the way for a suitable and possibly new ISDS system in South Asia and India in particular.

4:00 PM
NTH Complex, New Delhi
13
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion on “Emerging trends in privacy and data protection” organized by NLSIU, IIFT and DSCI dated 13th December, 2017

Justice Sri Krishna Committee report was discussed along with right to privacy judgement and the ways in which a robust regime for privacy laws can be created.

5:00 PM - 7:50 PM
The Leela Ambience, Gurugram
11
December 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
Discussion session on “European Union – Countervailing measures on certain polythene terephthalate from Pakistan (DS486)” organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 11th December, 2017

Discussion session focussed on the legal nuances of the WTO panel decision in EU-PET (Pakistan), 2017 with respect to the SCM agreement and considering the same, its impact on practices adopted by Indian and other investigating agencies vis-à-vis their evidence mechanism.

4:00 PM
NTH Complex, New Delhi
11
November 2017
SUMMIT
Bar Leadership Summit on reforms in the Indian legal services sector organized by Indian National Bar Association in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Centre for Trade and Investment Law dated 11th November, 2017

The Summit explored the issues and concerns surrounding the liberalization of the Indian legal services sector. The summit involved discussions on three major issues: (i) the conduct of arbitration in India; (ii) reforms in the Indian legal regulatory sector; and (iii) the liberalization of Indian legal services

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi, India
16
Ocotober 2017
DISCUSSION SESSION
The new geometry of Trade - beyond the WTO, what trade for democratic and sustainable societies organized by South Asian International Economic Law Network dated 16th October, 2017

The discussion session addressed the new geometry of trade in reflecting upon its engines and actors with a special focus on the expected positive outcomes of globalization for the emerging and developing world and South Asia in particular.

4:00 PM
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi