The ICC International Court of Arbitration will stage a two-day arbitration workshop in Montreal on 1-2 May 2008, a first in Canada.

Following the success of the previous workshop in San Francisco last June, the ICC Court has decided to expand its educational programme across North America as part of its new promotional strategy.

Participants, including lawyers, advisors, and business executives active in international trade and dispute resolution will learn the strategies and tactics in drafting arbitration documents under the ICC rules and will be guided step-by-step through the arbitration process. A mock case will be studied within small working groups to ensure interactive participation.

“The training will be valuable to a broad range of actors from both the business and legal communities as it offers a unique opportunity to work through the major steps of an arbitration process with experienced arbitration specialists,” said Fabien Gélinas, Associate Professor, McGill University Faculty of Law and Director, McGill Institute of Comparative Law.

The workshop, hosted by the McGill University Faculty of Law, will be supported by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

The number of places for the workshop is limited and early registration is strongly recommended.

The workshop will be held in English and participants may be eligible for credits for attending the conference.

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