ETLegalworld's Contract, Negotiation and Arbitration Confex 2021 was a comprehensive virtual event held on December 8, 2021, organized by a part of the Economic Times family. The conference aimed to explore various facets of contractual complexities and the evolving arbitration landscape, particularly in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The confex featured five stimulating sessions addressing contemporary issues, opportunities, and challenges in the legal fraternity. Key topics included the enforceability of arbitral awards, investor-state disputes, contract termination, specific contractual clauses, and the growing influence of technologies like AI and blockchain in contract management and arbitration. Discussions also covered the shift from traditional methods to modern technological approaches, emphasizing the importance of adapting to digital transformation in the legal arena.
Notable speakers from diverse sectors shared their insights, including Chitra Iyer, Director and Licensing Program Leader at Philips India, who highlighted the potential of arbitration to expedite case resolutions in India. Sachin Mishra, Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, emphasized the future significance of smart contracts. Smitha Chandrashekar, Legal Director at Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd., discussed the cost-saving and efficiency benefits of AI-powered tools in legal processes.
The event provided valuable networking opportunities for legal professionals, offering a platform to engage with industry leaders and experts. Attendees gained insights into best practices for managing contracts and disputes, the importance of due diligence, and strategies for effective contract negotiation, especially in the face of unforeseen disruptions like the pandemic. The confex underscored the necessity for organizations to adapt proactively to the dynamic legal environment to ensure seamless operations and dispute resolution.
Speakers(16)
Amit Bansal
Partner - Forensic, Financial Advisory India at Deloitte
Amit Bansal is a Partner in Forensic and Financial Advisory at Deloitte India, specializing in managing contracts and conflicts in the post-COVID era.
Ashish Malhotra
Senior Director - Legal, India & APAC and Company Secretary at Cognizant
Ashish Malhotra is the Senior Director - Legal for India & APAC and Company Secretary at Cognizant, discussing the impact of remote work on real estate demand.
Baishakhi Dutta
Principal Digital Content Producer at The Economic Times
Baishakhi Dutta is the Principal Digital Content Producer at The Economic Times, known for moderating insightful discussions on legal and technological advancements.
Chitra Iyer
Director, Licensing Program Leader - India at Philips
Chitra Iyer serves as the Director and Licensing Program Leader for India at Philips, focusing on accelerating digital transformation in legal processes.
Hitesh Mehra
General Counsel at MakeMyTrip
Hitesh Mehra serves as the General Counsel at MakeMyTrip, focusing on force majeure clauses and risk management in contracts.
Manoj K Singh
Founding Partner at Singh & Associates
Manoj K Singh is the Founding Partner of Singh & Associates, providing insights into institutional arbitration and curial law.
Prarabdha R. Jaipuriar
General Counsel at SUEZ - India & South Asia
Prarabdha R. Jaipuriar is the General Counsel at SUEZ - India & South Asia, emphasizing the importance of syncing contracts across all levels.
Pujarini Guha Maulik
Vice President - Legal at InMobi Group
Pujarini Guha Maulik is the Vice President - Legal at InMobi Group, discussing the operational effectiveness of Bilateral Investment Treaties.
Rajiv Chandan
General Counsel & Company Secretary at Tata Chemicals Ltd
Rajiv Chandan serves as the General Counsel and Company Secretary at Tata Chemicals Ltd, emphasizing the need for efficient dispute resolution mechanisms in India.
Sachin Mishra
Head – Legal & Company Secretary at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Sachin Mishra is the Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, emphasizing the future of smart contracts in the legal industry.
Sanjukta Kulkarni
Vice President & General Counsel at Larsen and Toubro Infotech Ltd
Sanjukta Kulkarni is the Vice President and General Counsel at Larsen and Toubro Infotech Ltd, discussing contract management during the pandemic.
Smitha Chandrashekar
Legal Director at Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Smitha Chandrashekar is the Legal Director at Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd., advocating for the integration of AI and machine learning in legal operations.
Sudha Hooda
Executive Director - Legal, Member of Board at Nvidia Graphics Pvt Ltd
Sudha Hooda is the Executive Director - Legal and a Board Member at Nvidia Graphics Pvt Ltd, addressing challenges in arbitration as an ADR mechanism.
Tummurugoti Radhakrishna
Editor (South) at The Economic Times
Tummurugoti Radhakrishna is the Editor (South) at The Economic Times, moderating discussions on the arbitral regime in India.
Vivek Mittal
Global General Counsel at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Vivek Mittal is the Global General Counsel at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, addressing the application of force majeure clauses from both customer and supplier perspectives.
Yogesh Wadhwa
General Counsel at Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
Yogesh Wadhwa is the General Counsel at Hyundai Motor India Ltd., discussing the development of institutional arbitration in India.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1, 2021
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- Legal professionals, contract managers, arbitrators, corporate counsel, and industry leaders seeking insights into contract management, negotiation strategies, and arbitration practices.