Conference News : Global Bar Leaders under one roof - Mr. Akira Kawamura – President, IBA; Mr. Driss Chater – President,  UIA; Ms. Tanja Jussila – President, AIJA; Mr. Andre de Almeida – President, IABA, Mr. Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III – President, American Bar Association; Mr. Shiro Kuniya – President, IPBA; Mr. Fali Nariman, President Emeritus, Bar Association of India; and Mr. Anil Divan – President, Bar Association of India.  
   
Outline of the Program (subject to revisions)
February 29, 2012
Time Program Hall
0600 - 1300 hrs. Golf at DLF Golf Club, Gurgaon  
0930 - 1800 hrs. Registrations Shahjehan
1515 - 1645 hrs. Reception for Women Business Lawyers Roshanara
Reception for New Members & IPBA Scholars Mumtaz
1700 - 1900 hrs. Inauguration Durbar
1900 - 2200 hrs. Welcome Reception & Dinner Raja & Rani Bagh
March 01, 2012
0700 - 0815 hrs. Yoga & Meditation Session Rani Bagh
0800 - 1700 hrs. Registrations Shahjehan
0930 - 1100 hrs. Plenary Session - “Life, Liberty & Law" Durbar
0930 - 1630 hrs. Complimentary Full-day sightseeing cum shopping tour (lunch included) for Accompanying Persons.  
1100 - 1130 hrs. Tea / Coffee Break  
1130 - 1230 hrs. Plenary Session Continues. Durbar
1230 - 1400 hrs. Lunch Raja & Rani Bagh
1400 - 1530 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Regulatory Challenges Faced by Global Financial Institutions Jahanara
1400 - 1730 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Collaboration of IPBA and APEC / Relevance of APEC in the Asian Pacific Region and Beyond Durbar
Rainmaking : Innovative Legal Trends in Changing Times Mumtaz
Dispute Resolution in Mega Construction Contracts Jehangir
1530 - 1600 hrs. Tea / Coffee Break  
1600 - 1730 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Airline Alliances in The New ERA - The Strategic Planning & Competitive Issue Roshanara
Recent Developments in Merger Control in The Asia Pacific Region Jahanara
The Rising Significance of Cross-Border Employment : Issues, Difficulties & Solutions. Sheesh Mahal
1830 - 2200 hrs. Cultural Extravaganza, Snacks & Dinner at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon.
March 02, 2012
0700 - 0815 hrs. Yoga & Meditation Session Rani Bagh
0900 - 1030 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
  Airport Infrastructure and Management in India & Asia Jahanara
0900 - 1230 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Legal Trends, Thoughts & Times - Tax & Regulatory - Effective Cross Border Finance Durbar
Doing Business Between Europe & India Mumtaz
The Challenges of Efficient Arbitration - Trends, Thoughts & Best Practices Jehangir
Free Trade Agreements in Asia - What Works & What Does Not? Roshanara
Trends and Developments in Maritime Law Sheesh Mahal
1030 - 1100 hrs. Tea / Coffee Break  
1230 - 1400 hrs. Lunch Raja & Rani Bagh
1400 - 1530 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Enforcement of Arbitration Awards - Challenges & Opportunities Jehangir
1400 - 1730 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Investments in Dynamic Economies in Challenging Time Durbar
Future of Nuclear Power (and Alternatives) after Fukushima Mumtaz
Legal Trends, Thoughts & Times - Recent Issues with Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity Investment Roshanara
Islamic Financial International Trade : Challenges & Issues Jahanara
1530 - 1600 hrs. Tea / Coffee Break  
1600 - 1730 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Dispute Resolution Beyond Civil Law & Common Law Jehangir
1930 - 2230 hrs. Gala Dinner at the lawns of Hotel Ashok.  
March 03, 2012
0700 - 0815 hrs. Yoga & Meditation Session Rani Bagh
0900 - 1030 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
  Legal Practice Trends in the World Roshanara
New Trends in Bankruptcy : Speedy Resolution of Insolvency Procedure Jahanara
1030 - 1100 hrs. Tea / Coffee Break
0900 - 1230 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
Seven Steps to a Successful Business Venture in India Durbar
Resolution of Trade Secret Disputes Mumtaz
Legal Trends, Thoughts & Times - Recent Issues with Cross-Border Franchising Jehangir
1100 - 1230 hrs. COMMITTEE WORKING SESSIONS
The Cultural Exchange Roshanara
Bankruptcy in South Asia Jahanara
1230 - 1400 hrs. Lunch Raja & Rani Bagh
1400 - 1530 hrs. Annual General Meeting Durbar
1530 - 1600 hrs. Tea / Coffee.
CONFERENCE ENDS