Law, Practice and Procedure Of Arbitration – The Arbitration Act 2005 Perspective"
25th February 2009 (Wednesday)
Speaker : SUNDRA RAJOO
SYNOPSIS
Malaysia saw a major overhaul of its arbitral regime with the enactment of the Arbitration Act 2005 (Act 646) which came into force on 15th March, 2006. The Act applies to all arbitrations commenced after that date irregardless of when an arbitration agreement is entered into. It is based on UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, repeals and replaces the Arbitration Act 1952 (Act 93), and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Act 1985 (Act 320), which implemented the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958.The talk will discuss the law, practice and procedure of arbitration in highlighting the changes and practical impact brought about by the Arbitration Act 2005.
25th February 2009 (Wednesday)
Speaker : SUNDRA RAJOO
SYNOPSIS
Malaysia saw a major overhaul of its arbitral regime with the enactment of the Arbitration Act 2005 (Act 646) which came into force on 15th March, 2006. The Act applies to all arbitrations commenced after that date irregardless of when an arbitration agreement is entered into. It is based on UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, repeals and replaces the Arbitration Act 1952 (Act 93), and the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Act 1985 (Act 320), which implemented the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958.The talk will discuss the law, practice and procedure of arbitration in highlighting the changes and practical impact brought about by the Arbitration Act 2005.