UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law

On 26 October, Secretary Anna Joubin-Bret took part to the 2024 annual conference of the China International Investment Arbitration Forum (CIIAF) in Chengdu. Alongside other colleagues of the UNCITRAL secretariat, she presented the latest developments in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) Reform currently being discussed in UNCITRAL Working Group III, while a second panel focused on “cutting-edge” issues in international investment law. UNCITRAL was delighted to take part in the CIIAF event for the first time and looks forward to continued collaboration with its partners. China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Find more information about Working Group III (ISDS Reform) here➡📰https://lnkd.in/eKzQ-uM #UNCITRAL #WGIII #CIIAF #CIETAC #ICSID #ISDS #investmentlaw

The International Trade Law Division (ITLD) of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is looking for a dynamic leader and knowledgeable lawyer to head its Legislative Unit as Principal Legal Officer. This is a D-1 position. Based in beautiful Vienna, Austria, this position provides a unique opportunity to participate in the shaping of international trade law as part of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Key Responsibilities: ✏Provide expert legal advice on policy and strategy formulation for UNCITRAL ✏Manage and oversee the work of the Legislative Unit, ensuring high-quality outputs ✏Coordinate and collaboration with other international organizations ✏Represent the Division in intergovernmental meetings and liaise with various stakeholders 📈Lead data-driven planning, decision-making, and team collaboration This is your chance to make a global impact in the field of international trade law. 🚨🚨The deadline for applying is 24 November 2024!🚨🚨 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e6KtdgHd. #UnitedNations #UNCITRAL #ITLD #OLA #jobs

Thank you to the members of the CLOUT Network who participated in the annual meeting of CLOUT where we discussed this year's achievements and the next steps forward for the system. The CLOUT Network collects relevant case law and arbitral awards that reference UNCITRAL texts and prepares short summaries of those decisions to facilitate their understanding to foreign users. The CLOUT database provides free access to these summaries in the six official UN languages. In 2024, over 30,000 practitioners, students, judges, arbitrators have used the CLOUT database. Access the database here➡📜https://lnkd.in/eVE_hPA8 #UNCITRAL #CLOUT #CLOUTNetwork

You are cordially invited to join online the UNCITRAL LAC DAYS - the Bahamas event, “The Future of Caribbean Arbitration: Modern Laws and Practices, Efficiency, Balancing confidentiality and Transparency”, organized by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, with the support of several Caribbean and international arbitration institutions and You are cordially invited to join online the UNCITRAL LAC DAYS - the Bahamas event, “The Future of Caribbean Arbitration: Modern Laws and Practices, Efficiency, Balancing Confidentiality and Transparency”, organized by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, with the support of several Caribbean and international arbitration institutions and chambers. 💡The Center for American and International Law 💡Arbitra International 💡Cayman International Mediation and Arbitration Centre Ltd. 💡BVI International Arbitration Centre 📆 November 12 and 13, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time UTC-4). Register for the event here➡ https://lnkd.in/eaMN9rkR

The 8th Intersessional Meeting of UNCITRAL Working Group III (ISDS Reform) just kicked off in Chengdu, China on 24 October, with lively discussions centering on the possible establishment of an appellate mechanism in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). The second day of the intersessional meeting will further explore how the appellate mechanism would operate, and its interaction with other ISDS reform elements being developed. Find more information about the intersessional here➡https://lnkd.in/ewRiUPPf and here➡https://lnkd.in/eQqcSJW5 Find the documents of WGIII (ISDS Reform) here➡https://lnkd.in/drCef-2 #UNCITRAL #WGIII #ISDS #appellatemechanism

With thanks to our partners the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (KMOJ) and KCAB INTERNATIONAL, UNCITRAL RCAP is pleased to announce the following flagships in Seoul, Republic of Korea: 2024 KMOJ - UNCITRAL ADR Special Session 📅Tuesday, 29 October 2024 ⏰9:30–16:30 KST, UTC+9 Themed “UNCITRAL and Regional Developments on Dispute Resolution”, this year’s ADR Special Session brings together representatives from Central Asia and other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions to discuss the latest developments in international commercial arbitration and mediation across the region. Deputy Minister of Justice Hong-Sik (Justin) Chung and the Secretary of UNCITRAL Anna Joubin-Bret will deliver co-opening remarks. Speakers from the secretariat include Senior Legal Officer Jae Sung Lee, Head of RCAP Athita Komindr, Legal Officers Takashi Takashima and Yaochen Gong, and RCAP Legal Experts Elaine Ng and Sion Gil. Government officials interested in virtually joining the event should kindly contact➡📩uncitral.rcap@gmail.com The 13th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference 📅Wednesday 30 October 2024 ⏰9:00 – 18:00 KST, UTC+9 The one-day ADR Conference, co-hosted by UNCITRAL, KMOJ, KCAB INTERNATIONAL, and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Dispute Resolution Services, has the theme “ADR Reborn: Dynamics of Renewed Asian ADR Landscape”, and will explore the latest trends, challenges and developments in alternative dispute resolution in various fields. Minister of Justice Sung Jae Park and the Secretary of UNCITRAL Anna Joubin-Bret will deliver welcoming remarks. The Conference will be broadcast live on KCAB INTERNATIONAL’s YouTube Channel📺https://lnkd.in/dSB43kWy Details and programme at➡https://lnkd.in/gEdR9ryK #UNCITRAL #RCAP #KMOJ #KCABINTERNATIONAL #ICC #ADRSS #ADRConference

The UNCITRAL Colloquium on the Law of International Trade for a Greener Future is taking place today and tomorrow (23-24 October 2024) at the Vienna International Centre and online. The Colloquium will examine the relevance of UNCITRAL instruments to climate action, in particular the Model Law on Public Procurement, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), the Model Legislative Provisions on Public-Private Partnerships, and instruments on dispute settlement. Recommendations and conclusions are expected from the colloquium on whether and how additional texts could enhance the contribution made by UNCITRAL to the achievement of climate action goals set by the international community. Check out more information about the Colloquium here ➡📑 https://lnkd.in/ervAgXHe #UNCITRAL #climate #SDG #publicprocurement #CISG #PPPs #publicprivatepartnerships #disputesettlement

Please join us on 29 October 2024 for the second UNCITRAL Days in Africa event organized by the Department of Mercantile Law of the Nelson Mandela University and take the opportunity to engage in a lively discussion on the judicial sale of ships and international trade law matters. The sale of vessels through judicial proceedings is a critical component of maritime law, and it can have many consequences on international trade law and international transport of goods. This event will discuss the legal processes for the judicial sale of vessels and UNCITRAL’S instruments relevant to that field. The role of the recently adopted Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, prepared by UNCITRAL, and its importance to African trade, will be further discussed. Find more information on how to participate in the flyer below. Find more information about the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships here➡🛥📒 https://lnkd.in/duJpGG6B #UNCITRAL #JSS #judicialsaleofships

You are cordially invited to join online the UNCITRAL LAC DAYS - the Bahamas event, “The Future of Caribbean Arbitration: Modern Laws and Practices, Efficiency, Balancing Confidentiality and Transparency”, organized by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, with the support of several Caribbean and international arbitration institutions and chambers. 💡The Center for American and International Law 💡Arbitra International 💡Cayman International Mediation and Arbitration Centre Ltd. 💡BVI International Arbitration Centre 📆November 12 and 13, 2024 ⏰10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time UTC-4). Register for the event here➡ https://lnkd.in/eX2PymYC

Participa del UNCITRAL LAC DAYS-Uruguay, organizado por la Facultad de Derecho, Universidad de Montevideo y celebra Transparency@10 "Desafíos, fortalezas y amenazas de la transparencia en los arbitrajes entre Inversionistas y Estados". 📅30.10.2024 ⏰9:00-11:00AM (Montevideo, UTC-3) Inscripciones➡https://lnkd.in/eWrRBWW9 #UNCITRAL #LACDays #Transparency #Transparencia