Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) is organizing VSLLS Conference

on Emerging Trends in Commercial and Arbitration Law: International and National

Perspectives on March 16th 2020.

Internationalization of business, competition issues, advancement in technology, e-business,

disruptive technology, developments in financial and securities markets, financial scams,
changes in consumer demands – all have necessitated dialogue on the emerging challenges in
the area of commercial laws. With the growth of international trade and liberalization of
Indian economy, settlement of international disputes through arbitration has become the
preferred mode. Since the courts are overburdened with the bourgeoning cases, arbitration
becomes an easier method of dispute resolution. The changes introduced in Arbitration and
Conciliation Act in 2019 press upon an urgent need to deliberate and reflect on the emerging
trends in domestic and international arbitration.

In light of these, VIPS brings a platform to discuss, review and critically analyze the shifts in
business law practices and emerging issues in Arbitration.

Proposed Themes (but not limited to)

 Business and Ethics

 Emerging Trends in Cross Border Mergers
 Role of Corporate Governance in Addressing the issue of growing Non-Performing
Assets (NPA)
 Defining boundaries of Corporate Governance
 Significance of Foreign Direct Investment, Foreign Institutional Investments
 Shareholders Activism
 Aspects of Insider Trading vis a vis SEBI Regulations
 Impact of Recession on Corporate Existence
 Arbitration: India and the Global Contours
 The Jurisdictional and Contractual Consequences of Designating a Seat of
Arbitration.
 The Concepts of arb med, Med Arb and med arb med arb.
 Parameters for empanelling Arbitral institutions. The need for an essential check list.
 Issues Arising out of the Schedule Regarding Qualification of Arbitrators Specifically
in the Context of International Arbitration
 The role of National courts in International Commercial Arbitration.
 Arbitration in International Investment Disputes: Bilateral Investment Treaties 

Important Dates

Conference Date: March 16, 2020 (Monday)

Abstract Submission: March 11, 2020 (Wednesday)

Full Paper Submission: March 15, 2020 (Sunday)

Eligibility

LLB/LLM Students

Submission Guidelines

Ø  Times New Roman: 12

Ø  Footnote: 10
Ø  Line spacing: 1.5
Ø  Citation Style: Uniform Style of Citation
Ø  File Name and Format: Name of the Author + Title of Paper, .doc/.docx 
Ø  Word Limits: Abstract - 150 words, Paper - 2500 to 4500 words

Abstracts and Submission:  vsllsstudentconference2020@gmail.com

Registration Fee:
Single author: Rs. 700
Co-authorship: Rs. 1400

Payable through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES’ payable at NEW DELHI to be sent with the registration form
latest by March 11, 2020 on following correspondence:
The Dean, Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies, Vivekananda Institute of
Professional Studies, AU Block, Pitampura, New Delhi, India – 110034.
Phone: +91 (11) 27343401, 27343402, 27343403.

For Further Details contact: Dr. Navjeet Sidhu Kundal (navjeetsidhukundal@gmail.com);

Ms. Gauri Gupta (gauri.gupta@vips.edu); Ms. Amrita Jha: 8574834648
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