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‘Dancing with Tigers and Dragons’: 

international sales, Public Procurement, 

franchising & Distribution in the asian region 

31 January – 2 February 2013 Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, India 

A conference presented by the IBA International Sales Committee, supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional 

Forum, the IBA Young Lawyers Committee and the Society of Indian Law Firms 

Topics include: 

• Young lawyers training morning: selected fundamentals of 

international legal practice 

• The new Asian market: where to home and grow your sales from 

Asia – India, China and other emerging markets 

• Selling goods to the world’s largest and most competitive 

markets – India, China and other Asian markets 

• Stopping corruption in sales to public and private entities 

• Import and export regulations and duties 

• The impact of competition law on international sale of goods, 

distribution and franchising 

• Financing of international sales 

• The art of selling goods to tigers and dragons: agency, 

distributorship, DOS, franchising, JV and other structures 

• Legal parameters for evaluating and managing risks in new 

markets 

• Building an effective brand protection strategy in Asia 

• Cross-border quality control and liability issues 

• Dispute resolution across Asia: arbitration v litigation, revised 

rules of CIETAC, ICC, and the LCIA 

Special public procurement track: 

• Comparative review of public procurement regulations and rules: 

the new global initiatives 

• Defence procurement 

• Probity and compliance in procurement 

• Problem solving in matters of public procurement 

Who should attend? 

Legal and business professionals with an interest in: international 

sales and import/export contracts in the public and private sectors; 

franchising, agency and distribution; financing of international sales; 

and public procurement

training session for young lawyers 

thursday 31 January 

Selected fundamentals of international legal practice: international 

sales in general, cross-border dispute resolution and an introduction to 

international commercial contracts 

Session Co-Chairs 

Dr rouven bodenheimer Lungerich Lenz Schuhmacher, Cologne; Chair, 

IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee 

Michael Greene A&L Goodbody, Dublin; Vice-Chair, IBA Legal Practice Division 

0930 – 1000 Welcome and introduction to international 

transactions 

Michael Greene 

1000 – 1030 Cross-border dispute resolution and international 

arbitration 

Speaker 

Dr rouven bodenheimer 

1030 – 1045 Coffee/tea break 

1045 – 1115 An introduction to international mergers and 

acquisitions 

Speakers 

robin Philip Bruun & Hjejle, Copenhagen; Vice-Chair, Complex 

Acquisitions Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

Dr Dominik Ziegenhahn Graf von Westphalen, Hamburg; Junior Website 

Officer, IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee 

1115 – 1145 Choosing your international sales model: 

franchisee, distributorship, agency, JVA or WOS 

Issues to be covered include: 

• Tax implications 

• Entry risks and handling 

• Local distributors 

• Joint venture or other partners 

• Cultural issues and government approvals 

• Exploiting an existing network or set-up 

Welcome message 

Speakers 

Merril a Keane Miller Nash, Portland 

cristina Martinetti Buffa Bortolotti & Mathis, Turin; Chair, Agency and 

Distribution Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

1145 – 1215 An introduction to international commercial 

contracts 

Speakers 

amir singh Pasrich I.L.A. Pasrich & Company, New Delhi; 

Co-Chair, IBA International Sales Committee 

nicole Van crombrugghe LVP Law, Brussels; Senior Vice-Chair, 

IBA International Sales Committee 

1215 – 1240 An introduction to international intellectual 

property 

Speakers 

Pravin anand Anand & Anand, New Delhi; Vice President, Society of 

Indian Law Firms 

carlos Valls Iuris Valls Abogados, Barcelona; Treasurer, IBA International 

Sales Committee 

1240 – 1255 Questions and answers, closing remarks 

1300 Lunch at the Taj Mahal Hotel 

Young lawyers’ registration fee for this morning session is £55. This 

will include: 

• Attendance at Thursday 31 January morning session only 

• Morning coffee/tea and lunch on Thursday 31 January 

• 2.75 CPD hours are available 

Please complete the relevant registration form and return to the IBA office. 

It is not possible to register for this session online. 

Welcome to Delhi! The ancient city of ‘Dilli’ warmly welcomes you. This is a city that housed nearly a dozen capitals, each old city overlaid a new one 

before giving birth to the ‘New Delhi’ of the early 20th century. This modern metropolis has a population and diversity that comfortably competes with 

other nations. With over 100,000 lawyers and a vibrant court system it is easily home to more dispute resolution than most world cities. As members 

of the Bar, we feel proud to partner with the IBA and to offer what promises to be an idea exchange and in-depth review of specialist areas of legal 

practice. When you ‘dance with dragons and tigers’, the theme of this conference, you must also be brave enough to ask questions, criticise and argue 

formidably. We hope to offer you new knowledge that expands your horizons eastwards. 

The conference programme reflects a wealth of legal talent, but we require international practitioners from India and abroad to participate and shape 

laws of the future from lessons of the past. The conference is an opportunity to examine issues such as dispute resolution and corruption in the region 

to see how they affect international business and a slew of ordinary cross-border legal aspects including the passage of risk, quality control, brand 

protection, the impact of competition law and more. We look forward to you joining us to enjoy the best of Delhi’s weather (cool sunny days and chilly 

evenings), the best of Indian hospitality at the Taj in Central Delhi, a fine social programme and the world’s best food (we are marginally biased about 

Indian food). We aim to host a conference that show-cases knowledge, expertise and wit with several special keynote speakers from India and abroad, 

over 35 foreign speakers and the same number of eminent ones from India. 

See you in Delhi! 

With best wishes 

Lalit Bhasin 

Rajiv Luthra 

Amir Singh Pasrich 

and the conference host committee

‘Dancing with tigers and Dragons’ programme 

thursday 31 January 

Conference Co-Chairs 

amir singh Pasrich I.L.A. Pasrich & Company, New Delhi; Co-Chair, 

IBA International Sales Committee 

rajiv K luthra Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, New Delhi 

Conference Mentor 

lalit bhasin President of the Society of Indian Law Firms; President, 

Inter-Pacific Bar Association; Bhasin & Co, Advocates 

Host Committee 

Pravin anand Anand & Anand 

Percy billimoria AZB & Partners 

Manjula chawla Phoenix Legal 

nishith Desai Nishith Desai Associates 

atul Dua Seth Dua & Associates 

nusrat Hassan DH Law Associates 

akil Hirani Majmudar & Partners 

rabindra Jhunjhunwala Khaitan & Co 

charandeep Kaur Trilegal 

sayantan Mondal I.L.A. Pasrich & Company 

ravi nath RNC Legal 

suhail nathani Economic Laws Practice 

sajan Poovayya Poovayya & Co 

Jyoti sagar J. Sagar Associates 

shardul s. shroff Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co 

ravi singhania Singhania & Partners 

Dr Vinod t surana Surana & Surana 

sameer tapia ALMT Legal 

b c thiruvengadum Thiru & Thiru 

Diljeet titus Titus & Co 

1300 – 1400 Welcome lunch at the Taj Mahal Hotel 

1400 – 1500 Opening session 

Welcome, outline of the programme and issues being covered. 

amir singh Pasrich 

An introduction to the International Bar Association 

Michael Greene A&L Goodbody, Dublin; Vice-Chair, IBA Legal Practice 

Division 

Conference dinner sponsor 

Exhibitors 

Keynote speech by the chief guest 

rt Hon’ble shri ashwani Kumar Minister for Law & Justice, New Delhi 

Address by the guest of honour 

Hon’ble Mr Justice surinder singh nijjar Judge, Supreme Court of 

India, New Delhi 

Response and brief comments on the state of Indian law 

lalit bhasin Bhasin & Co, New Delhi; Chairman, FCI Arb; President of the 

Society of Indian Law Firms and Conference Mentor; President, Inter-Pacific 

Bar Association (IPBA) 

Vote of thanks 

rajiv K luthra 


1520 – 1730 The New Asian market 

The export angle: where to home and grow your sales from Asia – India, 

China and other emerging markets 

The import angle: selling goods to the world’s largest and most 

competitive markets – India, China and other growth areas in Asia 

Session Chair 

barton selden Gartenberg Gelfand Hayton & Selden, 

San Francisco; Vice-Chair, IBA International Sales Committee 

Speakers 

shahana basu Kanodia Chief Legal Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, Gurgaon/ 

New Delhi 

caroline berube HJM Asia Law & Co LLC, Guangzhou, Guangdong: 

Vice-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum 

suhail nathani Economic Laws Practice, Mumbai 

anuj Prasad Amarchand Mangaldas Suresh A Shroff & Co, New Delhi 

George a ribeiro Ribeiro Hui, Hong Kong SAR; Chair, Complex 

Acquisitions Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

Conference kindly supported by

friday 1 february 

0930 – 1100 CONCURRENT WORKING SESSIONS 

TRaCK a1 – INTERNaTIONaL SaLES SpECIfICS 

Import and export regulations and duties 

• Use of (free) trading zones and bonded warehouses 

• Appreciating tax and customs duty exemptions to reduce input, 

manufacturing and distribution costs 

• From car kits to kites: processing and sale of imported components and 

finished goods 


Manjula chawla Phoenix Legal, New Delhi 

Karl J Veldkamp Karl J Veldkamp Professional Corporation, Toronto; 

Vice-Chair, IBA International Sales Committee 

Speakers 

John Grayston Grayston & Company, Brussels 

Manish Mishra Khaitan & Co, New Delhi 

George ribeiro 

Jason Wu tzi-sheng Justus Law Offices, Taiwan 

TRaCK b1 – INTERNaTIONaL bUSINESS aSpECTS 

Building an effective brand protection strategy in Asia 

Safeguarding intellectual property vis-à-vis your local partner, agent, 

distributor or franchisee – short discussions on patent, design and 

copyright protection, misuse of trademarks, where and what to register 

and anti-counterfeiting measures. 


Pravin anand Anand & Anand, New Delhi 

carlos Valls Iuris Valls Abogados, Barcelona; Treasurer, IBA International 

Sales Committee 

Speakers 

chunghwan choi Lee & Ko, Seoul 

steven e Howard Director, General Counsel, APAC, SONY Mobile 

Communications, Singapore 

Khozem Mirza Joint President, Corporate Legal Cell, Aditya Birla Group, 

Mumbai 

TRaCK C1 – pUbLIC pROCUREMENT 

Comparative review of public procurement regulations and 

rules 

The new global initiatives, including: 

• The proposed new EU directives 

• The new WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) 

• The revised 2011 UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement 

• The World Bank’s Procurement Policy review (2012–2014) and current 

policy and guidance 

• India’s Public Procurement Bill 2012 


Dr shweta Hingorani Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, New Delhi 

Peter Gjortler Grayston & Company, Brussels 

Speakers 

tushar chawla ALMT Legal, Mumbai 

William P cook DLA Piper, Washington DC 

Dietmar Huemer Legis, Vienna; Vice-Chair, IBA Government Procurement 

Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

sandeep Verma Director (Planning and Co-ordination), Department of 

Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi 


1130 – 1300 CONCURRENT WORKING SESSIONS 


Cross-border quality control and liability issues 

Preventing the sale of sub-standard goods: enforceable back-to-back 

warranties and quality certification. Product liability, consumer protection 

and recall. 


nusrat Hassan DH Law Associates, Mumbai 

Martin reufels Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Cologne; Young Lawyers 

Liaison Officer, IBA International Sales Committee 

Speakers 

Kazuma Higuchi Kazuma Higuchi International Law Office, Tokyo 

Dominic Hui Ribeiro Hui, Shanghai 

neerav Merchant Majmudar & Partners, Mumbai 

robin Philip Bruun & Hjejle, Copenhagen; Vice-Chair, Complex Acquisitions 

Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 


Legal parameters for evaluating and managing risks in new 

markets 

• Product liability and consumer protection: emerging trends and global 

standards for regulatory compliance, product recall, after sales service, 

penalties, damages and remedies 

• Regulatory compliance requirements 

• Specific product considerations – food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, 

cosmetics, chemicals, electronic/electrical equipment 


ravi nath RNC Legal, New Delhi 

Jeremy sivyer Russell Cooke Solicitors, London 

Speakers 

sunil adsule Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Coca-Cola India 

Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon/Delhi 


andreas Popper Naexascompass Group, Tokyo 

Marc e shelley Shook Hardy & Bacon, Geneva 


Defence procurement 

• The United States FARs and DFARs 

• India’s ‘evolving’ Defence Procurement Policy and Rules 

• The concept of defence acquisitions 

• The question of offsets in the field of defence 


alina arora Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, New Delhi 

air chief Marshal s Krishnaswamy (Retd) Former Chief, Air Staff, Indian 

Air Force, Gurgaon 

Keynote speaker 

Dr Vivek lall Reliance Industries, Gurgaon 

Speakers 

Vasanth rajasekaran Seth Dua & Associates, New Delhi 

amitabh sharma Khaitan & Co, New Delhi 

1300 – 1415 Lunch 

Continuing professional Development/Continuing Legal Education 

For delegates from countries where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the International Bar Association will be pleased to provide a Conference Certificate of Attendance which, subject to the exact 

CPD/CLE requirements, may be used to obtain the equivalent accreditation in your jurisdiction. 

This conference has been accredited for CPD/CLE by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. New York and Californian attorneys may submit their certificates of attendance 

issued, and apply this credit earned to their New York and Californian CLE requirement. Delegates should ask staff at the registration desk for information as to how to obtain the hours.

1415 – 1545 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 


Financing of international sales 

Buyer and seller payment protection, letters of credit and other payment 

mechanisms. 


Mohit Kapoor Chief Counsel, APAC Aon-Hewitt, Gurgaon 

Jawad sarwana Abraham & Sarwana, Karachi; Newsletter Editor, IBA 

Mediation Committee 

Speakers 

Dietmar Huemer 

akhil Prasad Fidelity Worldwide Investment, Gurgaon 

barton selden 

erik b Wulff DLA Piper, Washington DC 


The impact of competition law on international sale of 

goods, distribution and franchising 

Cartelisation, abuse of dominance and other aspects of competition law 

affecting sales and buyer/seller agreements across international borders. 

This session will explore issues like cartelisation across international 

borders, horizontal and vertical agreements that may be regulated by 

competition law. 


Walter H lion McLaughlin & Stern, New York; Chair, Commodities and 

Derivatives Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

Mia Wouters LVP Law, Brussels; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Aviation Law 

Committee 

Speakers 

Percival billimoria AZB & Partners, New Delhi 

Karel bourgeois EU Competition Lawyer, Brussels 

ian s forrester Qc llD White & Case, Brussels 

rajinder sharma General Counsel, Dupont, Gurgaon/New Delhi 


Probity and compliance in procurement 

This session will discuss compliance risks, proper (and improper) procedures 

of the contracting authorities; experiences with probity advisors, social 

witnesses etc from abroad and India. 

Securing probity: excluding bidders on anti-corruption and other grounds: 

debarment or black-listing and rehabilitation. The session will also briefly 

consider technical disqualification and bid rejection. 



s ramaswamy General Counsel & Company Secretary, JCB India Ltd, 

Noida/New Delhi 

Speakers 

Manas K chaudhuri Khaitan & Company, New Delhi 

Karen larsen Kyed & Jybaek, Copenhagen 

Pedro Montoya EADS, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Paris 


1600 – 1730 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 


The art of selling goods to tigers and dragons 

• Agency, distributorship, DOS, franchising, JV, or other structures and 

some war stories from western companies 

• A discussion on the Vienna Convention on contracts for the International 

Sale of Goods (CISG) and CISG cases involving eastern buyers 


cristina Martinetti Buffa Bortolotti & Mathis, Turin; Chair, Agency and 

Distribution Subcommittee, IBA International Sales Committee 

nicole Van crombrugghe LVP Law, Brussels; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA 

International Sales Committee 

Speakers 

Merril Keane Miller Nash, Portland 

sakate Khaitan Clasis Law, Mumbai 

robin Philip 

Ulisse spada General Counsel, Piaggio, Pontedera/Pisa 


Dispute resolution in international sales, public procurement, 

franchising and distribution across Asia 

• Arbitration v litigation in Asia: what works best for which case, including 

pre-trial and regulatory injunctions, reciprocal enforcement, the proper 

venue and governing law 

• The new emergency arbitrator rules and recent decisions on enforcement 

and challenges of arbitral awards in Asia 

• How to draft an arbitration clause that works in Asia 

Session Chair 

lalit bhasin 

Speakers 

Xie changquing Secretary General, CIETAC, Tianjin 

cheng-Yee Khong ICC Asia Office, Hong Kong SAR 

Vikram nankani Economic Laws Practice, Mumbai 

ajay thomas Registrar, LCIA, New Delhi 


War stories and problem solving in matters of public 

procurement 

This practical session will be structured as a discussion group (possibly a 

round table) and the speakers will avoid speeches so as to explore the 

answers to some common issues like: 

• Bidder risks in selling to public purchasers across borders 

• Problems arising from master agreements that depend upon 

collaborators, part suppliers and other third parties 

• Blacklisting 


John Grayston 

Jochem Van Der Veen Lawton Advocaten, Rotterdam 

Speakers 

alina arora 

col K V Kuber Advisor, National Small Industries Corporation, New Delhi 

Pedro Montoya 

sumant nayak Chief Legal Officer, Airport Sector, GMR Group, New Delhi 

The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the 

other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable 

for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only 

that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion 

and, when announced, final and conclusive).

saturday 2 february 

1000 – 1200 Stopping corruption in sales to public and private 

entities 

• Formulating structures that are corruption free without eating into 

discretion 

• What constitutes corruption in India, China, under the new UK Bribery 

Act, under the FCPA etc 

• Defences under international law and domestic regimes 

• Measures to shelter a foreign management from corrupt practices of 

subordinates 


a s chandhiok Additional Solicitor General of India, New Delhi 

navin chawla Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, New Delhi 

Keynote Speaker 

arun Jaitley MP Senior Advocate, Leader of the Opposition, Parliament of 

India, Rajya Sabha, New Delhi 

Moderator 

avi singh I.L.A. Pasrich & Company, New Delhi 

Speaker 

sidharth luthra Additional Solicitor General of India, New Delhi 


social programme 

Thursday 31 January 

1930 – 2200 Hosted welcome reception 

The Delhi Gymkhana Club, 2 Safdarjurng Road, New Delhi 


2000 Conference dinner 

The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi 

The Imperial is a legend and New Delhi’s landmark hotel. Built in 1931 by 

Blomfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates, the hotel is known for its 

contemporary colonial style and will provide an elegant setting for our dinner. 

Ticket price £65 per person. 

Transport will be provided from the conference hotel. 

Dress code: formal 

tour programme 

An optional tour programme will be available to delegates. Day tours 

of old and new Delhi, Agra and a four day tour to the Golden Triangle 

(Agra and Jaipur) will operate through Airborne Holidays Pvt Ltd. 

Tel: +91 11 4650 5050 

Full details will be available to all delegates from the IBA website upon 

registration or you can e-mail for further details airbornetrvl@airtelmail.in 

1215 – 1315 Understanding Tigers and Dragons in the Global 

Market 

Short summaries by rapporteurs for each panel 

Closing valedictory session. 



rajiv K luthra 

Introduction to the Minister for Commerce and Industry 

R K P Shankardass Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and former 

President, International Bar Association 

Guest of honour speech 

rt Hon’ble Mr anand sharma Minister for Commerce and Industry, 

Government of India (invited) 

Closing remarks by the Conference Co-Chairs 

1315 Lunch 

Saturday 2 february 

1530 Hosted polo match 

Jaipur Polo Ground, New Delhi 

International Bar Association v G4S 

Sponsored by 

Delegates of the International Bar Association (IBA) and their guests or 

accompanying persons have been invited to participate as spectators by the 

Army Polo & Riding Club, the Indian Polo Association and SWP Productions 

(together ‘the Organisers’) and the match is generously sponsored by G4S 

India Pvt. Ltd. (‘G4S’). The IBA, the Organisers, G4S and connected persons all 

disclaim responsibility for any mishap, accident, damage or injury sustained at 

or around the match venue and attendees waive any claims including claims 

on account of any alleged negligence or gross negligence and/or alleged 

deficiency in service connected with the polo match. 

Social event ticket reservations cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been 

received before 25 January, subject to availability. 

Dress code: warm, informal

information 

Date 

31 January – 2 February 2013 

Venue 

The Taj Mahal Hotel 

Number One Mansingh Road 

New Delhi – 110 011 

India 

Tel: +91 11 2302 6162 

Fax: +91 11 2302 6070 

Fees 

Online registrations received: 

on or before until 

11 January 23 January 

IBA member £530 £620 

Non-member* £665 £755 

Delegate resident in SAARC** £300 £385 

Young lawyers (under 30 years) £400 £755 

Academics/judges (full-time) £400 £755 

Public lawyers £400 £755 

Corporate counsel £475 £755 

Conference dinner £65 £65 

Accompanying person £20 £20 

After 23 January registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office. 

Hard copy registration forms and fees received: 

on or before after 

11 January 11 January 

IBA member £590 £690 

Non-member* £740 £840 

Delegate resident in SAARC** £330 £430 

Young lawyers (under 30 years) £445 £840 

Academics/judges (full-time) £445 £840 

Public lawyers £445 £840 

Corporate counsel £530 £840 

Conference dinner £65 £65 

Accompanying person £20 £20 

* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member 

of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you 

to the following benefits: 

1) Password access to certain parts of the IBA website. 

2) Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight. 

3) Pay the member rate for any subsequent conference registrations for 

this calendar year. 

**SAARC fee is only applicable to delegates resident in SAARC countries: 

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. 

If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which 

includes membership of one committee or more – and inclusion in and 

access to our membership directory – we encourage you to do so now in 

order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how 

to join can be found at www.ibanet.org. 

A reduced rate is offered to lawyers who are over the age of 65, have been 

an IBA member for more than 20 years and are no longer practising law. 

Language 

All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. 

How to register 

Register online by 23 January at www.ibanet.org/conferences/ 

conf486.aspx and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per 

cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration 

form and return it to Clare Timmins at the IBA together with your 

payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration 

within five days; if you do not then please contact Clare Timmins at 

clare.timmins@int-bar.org. 

full payment must be received in order to process your registration. 

fees include: 

• Attendance at all working sessions including the Young lawyers special 

training session if applicable 

• Conference materials, including any available speakers’ papers submitted 

to the IBA before 11 January. 

• Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website 

(www.ibanet.org) approximately seven days prior to the conference 

• Lunch on Thursday 31 January, Friday 1 February and Saturday 2 February 

• Tea and coffee during breaks 

• Invitation to hosted welcome reception on Thursday 31 January 

• Invitation to attend the polo match on Saturday 2 February 

accompanying person fee includes: 

• Invitation to hosted welcome reception on Thursday 31 January 

• Invitation to attend the polo match on Saturday 2 February 

Accompanying persons must not be a member of the legal profession and 

are not permitted to attend working sessions. Checks are made to ensure 

members of the legal profession are not registered as guests, if this is the 

case, registration will be refused unless the accompanying person registers 

as a full delegate for the conference. 

please note that registrations are not transferable. 

List of participants 

In order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be 

distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 

23 January at the latest. Registrations can still be made after 23 January 

and onsite at the conference. 

Registration confirmation 

All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now 

be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the 

conference a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions on 

how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be 

distributed by post. 

Payment of registration fees 

pounds sterling: by cheque drawn on a UK bank and in favour of the 

International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, 

London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom. 

OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 13270222 (sort code 56- 

00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 

Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, 

IBAN GB05NWBK56000313270222. please ensure that a copy of the 

bank transfer details is attached to your registration form. 

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on a US bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send 

to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom. 

OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 01286498 (Sort Code 56- 


Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom – SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, 

IBAN GB55NWBK60730101286498. please ensure that a copy of the 

bank transfer details is attached to your registration form. 

Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.

Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a eurozone bank and converted 

at the current rate of exchange and in favour of the International Bar 

Association. 

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Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, 

IBAN GB58NWBK60721106570631. please ensure that a copy of the bank 

transfer details is attached to your registration form. 

Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration. 

Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. 

No other cards are accepted. 

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this ‘Information’ section shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or 

withholdings whatsoever. 

If any deductions or withholdings are required by law to be made from any 

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such deductions or withholdings, then we shall repay to you such amount as, 

after such repayment has been made, will leave us in no worse position than 

we would have been had no such deductions or withholdings been required. 

Hotel accommodation 

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Taj Mahal Hotel for 

the nights of 30 January – 1 February (inclusive): 

The Taj Mahal Hotel 

Number One Mansingh Road 

New Delhi – 110 011 

India 

Tel: +91 11 6651 3222 

Fax: +91 11 2302 6070 

The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast but 

exclusive of taxes: 

Deluxe single-occupancy room: 14,500 INR 

Deluxe double-occupancy room: 15,500 INR 

Please complete the attached accommodation form and send it direct to 

the hotel to make your reservation. The hotel requires a credit card number 

to secure your reservation. 

Cancellation and no-show policy 

Please note that in the event of any cancellations or no-shows within 15 

days of arrival, rooms will be charged to the individual guest’s credit card 

given at the time of booking. 

Please note that any reservation made after 15 December will be subject 

to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate. 

as a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, 

availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full. 

Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations directly with 

the hotel and entering into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card 

guarantees, cancellation terms and conditions, and room rates (should these 

differ from the special IBA rate). The IBA cannot accept responsibility for hotel 

accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel. 

Disabled access 

The Taj Mahal Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require 

special assistance. 

Conference sell-outs 

The IBA places its conference in venues of a suitable size for the event; 

however there are times when our conferences may sell out. Should this 

happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waitlist will operate. 

The waitlist will function on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to 

receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not be liable for 

any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual who 

travels to the conference without a confirmed place at the event. 

Cancellation of registration 

If cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by friday 4 January, 

fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret 

that no refunds can be made after this date. 

Provided you have cancelled your registration to attend an IBA conference 

in accordance with the terms of the ‘cancellation of registration’ clause 

included in the ‘Information’ section of the relevant conference programme, 

you must then confirm to us in writing at the IBA office as soon as possible 

but in no event later than one year (12 calendar months) from the date of 

any such conference all necessary details to enable any reimbursement owed 

to you to be paid. We regret that no refunds will be made after the date that 

is one year (12 calendar months) after the date of the relevant conference. 

Travel arrangements and visas 

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It 

is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local 

embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters 

to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration 

form and full payment of registration fees. 

please apply for your visa in good time. 

Promotional literature 

Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute 

publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless 

by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing 

to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship 

department at the IBA (sponsorship@int-bar.org). 

Social programme 

Thursday 31 January 

1930 – 2200 Hosted welcome reception 

The Delhi Gymkhana Club, 2 Safdarjurng Road, New Delhi 


2000 Conference dinner 

The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi 

The Imperial is a legend and New Delhi’s landmark Hotel. Built in 1931 by 

Blomfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates, the Hotel is known for its 

contemporary colonial style and will provide an elegant setting for our dinner. 

Ticket price £65 per person. 

Transport will be provided from the conference hotel. 

Saturday 2 february 

1530 Hosted polo match – Jaipur Polo Ground, New Delhi 

International Bar Association v G4S 

Sponsored by 

Delegates of the International Bar Association (IBA) and their guests or 

accompanying persons have been invited to participate as spectators by the 

Army Polo & Riding Club, the Indian Polo Association and SWP Productions 

(together ‘the Organisers’) and the match is generously sponsored by G4S 

India Pvt. Ltd. (‘G4S’). The IBA, the Organisers, G4S and connected persons all 

disclaim responsibility for any mishap, accident damage or injury sustained at 

or around the match venue and attendees waive any claims including claims 

on account of any alleged negligence or gross negligence and/or alleged 

deficiency in service connected with the polo match.

egistration form 

Dancing with Tigers and Dragons: 

international sales, Public Procurement, franchising & Distribution in the asian region 

31 January – 2 february 2013, the taj Mahal Hotel, new Delhi, india 

Please read the ‘information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to 

clare timmins at the address overleaf. 

personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) 

Title _____________ Given name _________________________________________ Family name _________________________________________________ 

Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) _________________________________________________________________________ 

IBA membership number (if applicable) __________________________________________________________Date of birth ___________________________ 

Firm/company/organisation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Tel ___________________________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________________________________ 

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Accompanying person name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Special dietary requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

to obtain a ten Per cent DiscoUnt on tHe fees beloW, 

Please reGister bY 23 JANUARy online at WWW.IBANET.ORG/CONFERENCES/CONF486.ASPx. 

iba MeMbers can reGister online bY 11 JANUARy for £530. 

DeleGates resiDent in saarc can reGister online bY 11 JANUARy for £300 

Please see ‘inforMation’ for fUrtHer online reGistration Details. 

Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before 11 January after 11 January amount payable 

IBA member £590 £690 £ 

Non-member * £740 £840 £ 

Delegates resident in SAARC £330 £430 £ 

Young lawyers (under 30 years) £445 £840 £ 

Academics/judges (full-time) £445 £840 £ 

Public lawyers £445 £840 £ 

Corporate counsel £530 £840 £ 

Accompanying person £20 £20 £ 

Accompanying persons may not attend working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as an accompanying person. 

Social function 

Friday 1 February 

Conference dinner at The Imperial, Janpath Number of tickets ____________ @ £65 £ 

One dinner ticket for each delegate and accompanying person is permitted. 

Social function ticket reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before 25 January. 

TOTaL aMOUNT paYabLE £ 

a reDUceD rate is offereD to laWYers WHo are oVer tHe aGe of 65, HaVe been an iba MeMber for More 

tHan 20 Years anD are no lonGer PractisinG laW. Please contact tHe iba office for fUrtHer inforMation. 

*Join tHe iba toDaY anD reGister for tHis conference at tHe iba MeMber rate. 

Please finD tHe MeMbersHiP aPPlication forM at WWW.IBANET.ORG. 

fUll PaYMent MUst be receiVeD in orDer to Process YoUr reGistration. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.

payment details 

I enclose a cheque/bank draft made payable to the IBA for the total amount payable. 

I have transferred to the IBA bank account the total amount payable and have attached a copy of the bank transfer details. 

Please charge the total amount due to my (delete as appropriate) Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Other cards are not accepted. 

Card number ______________________________________________________________ Start date _______________ Expiry date ______________________ 

Name of cardholder _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________ 

Where did you first hear about this conference? 

IBA CONFERENCE OTHER CONFERENCE DIRECT MAIL INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT 

EMAIL EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION OTHER 

Please provide further details, quoting code (if applicable) 

IBA listings are provided to relevant third parties for marketing purposes. The IBA will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK 

data privacy laws. 

If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box 

If you do not wish to receive IBA information and materials, please tick this box 

Your details will however be included in the list of participants. 

Please send the completed form to: 

International Bar Association 

Clare Timmins 

4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091 

Email: clare.timmins@int-bar.org www.ibanet.org 

for office use only Payment ______________________ Banked _______________________Processed_____________

egistration form 

TRAINING SESSION FOR yOUNG LAWyERS 

selected fundamentals of international legal practice: international sales in general, crossborder 

dispute resolution and an introduction to international commercial contracts 

31 January 2013, the taj Mahal Hotel, new Delhi, india 

Please read the ‘information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to 

clare timmins at the address overleaf. It is not possible to register for this session online. 

personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) 

Title _____________ Given name _________________________________________ Family name _________________________________________________ 

Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) _________________________________________________________________________ 

IBA membership number (if applicable) __________________________________________________________Date of birth ___________________________ 

Firm/company/organisation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Tel ___________________________________________________________ Fax _________________________________________________________________ 

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Special dietary requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Hard copy registration forms and fees received: amount payable 

Young lawyers (under 30 years) £55 £ 

Social function 

Friday 1 February 

Conference dinner at The Imperial Number of tickets ____________ @ £65 £ 

One dinner ticket for each delegate is permitted, subject to availability. 

Social function ticket reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before 25 January. 

payment details 

TOTaL aMOUNT paYabLE £ 

fUll PaYMent MUst be receiVeD in orDer to Process YoUr reGistration. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. 

I enclose a cheque/bank draft made payable to the IBA for the total amount payable. 

I have transferred to the IBA bank account the total amount payable and have attached a copy of the bank transfer details. 

Please charge the total amount due to my (delete as appropriate) Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Other cards are not accepted. 

Card number ______________________________________________________________ Start date _______________ Expiry date ______________________ 

Name of cardholder _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________

Where did you first hear about this conference? 

IBA CONFERENCE OTHER CONFERENCE DIRECT MAIL INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT 

EMAIL EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION OTHER 

Please provide further details, quoting code (if applicable) 

IBA listings are provided to relevant third parties for marketing purposes. The IBA will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK 

data privacy laws. 

If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box 

If you do not wish to receive IBA information and materials, please tick this box 

Your details will however be included in the list of participants. 

Please send the completed form to: 


Clare Timmins 


Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091 

Email: clare.timmins@int-bar.org www.ibanet.org 

for office use only Payment ______________________ Banked _______________________Processed_____________

accommodation form 

reserVation forM for international bar association 

(Please quote the above name while calling/e-mailing our office) 

tHe taJ MaHal Hotel, neW DelHi 

Please retUrn tHis forM to: 

GroUP reserVations, tHe taJ MaHal Hotel, nUMber one MansinGH roaD, neW DelHi inDia 

PHone: +91 11 6651 3222 faX: +91 11 2302 6070 

eMail: MaHal.DelHi@taJHotels.coM tMHconf.Del@taJHotels.coM 

coPY to: neeraJ.GaMPa@taJHotels.coM 

booKinG sHoUlD be MaDe latest bY 15 DECEMBER 2012 

rooM inforMation (cHecK-in: 30 JanUarY 2013 cHecK-oUt: 2 febrUarY 2013) 

room categories special rate in inr (per room per night) room rate inclusions 

Single occupancy Double occupancy 1. Accommodation 

2. Buffet breakfast at coffee shop 

Deluxe room 14500 per night 15500 per night 

reserVation Details 

Last name: First name: 

Check-in date: Arrival flight*: ETA: 

Check-out date: Departure flight: ETD: 

Room category to be booked Please specify here: 

Please mark ‘Yes’ as appropriate 

* Please book your reservation from a night prior to ensure room on arrival if the arrival flight lands in New Delhi post 0000 hrs (midnight). 

room type airport transfers @ rs 3396.00 per way Preferences 

Single room Pick up required Smoking room 

Double room Drop required Non-smoking room 

Extra bed** 

(except Taj Club rooms) 

**charges apply 

Not required Any other 

(diet, allergies etc) 

reserVation GUarantee 

The reservation will be held guaranteed only on receipt of a credit card number or entire stay advance deposit. 

Guaranteed by 

AMEX Diners JCB MasterCard Visa 

Cardholder’s name: Start date: 

Credit card number: Expiry date: 

Personal inforMation** 

Due to our heightened security measures the below mentioned details are mandatory and required prior to arrival 

Passport details (a scanned copy or photo copy of passport to be 

enclosed) 

Nationality: Visa number: 

Passport number: Visa type (corporate/leisure): 

Issuing authority: Visa entry type (single/multiple): 

Date of birth: Place of issue: 

Date of issue: Date of issue: 

Date of expiry: Date of expiry: 

employment/business details 

Name of organization: 

Designation: 

Address: 

Phone: 

Fax: 

Email: 

Visa details (a scanned copy or photo copy of visa to be enclosed)

terMs anD conDitions 

booking policy 

• Booking should be made latest by 15 December 2012 

• Bookings post this are on subject to availability basis. 

check-in/check-out policy 

• Check-in time is 1400 hrs and check out time is 1200 hrs. 

• The early check-in before 1200 hours and late departures beyond 1400 hrs will be charged 50 per cent of the applicable rate. 

• The early check-in before 1000 hours and late departures beyond 1700 hrs will be charged 100 per cent of the applicable rate. 

cancellation/no-show policy 

• Any cancellation done between 15 days and the actual date of check in, the hotel reserves to charge 100 per cent of the total billing for room 

and taxes 

• Rates quoted are on the basis of length of stay and all early departures/no-shows will be charged towards 100 per cent stay. 

i HaVe reaD tHe aboVe terMs anD conDitions anD accePt tHeM 

Guest signature: Date:

The energetic and prosperous city of Boston is renowned for its 

cultural facilities, world-class educational establishments, and 

its place at the forefront of American history. As New England’s 

social and commercial hub, home to a number of major national and 

international businesses, and one of the oldest operational sea ports in 

the western hemisphere, Boston is a fi tting and inspiring setting for the 

International Bar Association’s 2013 Annual Conference. 

WHAT WILL BOSTON 2013 OFFER? 

• The largest gathering of the international legal community in the 

world – a meeting place of more than 4,500 lawyers and legal 

professionals from around the world 

• More than 180 working sessions covering all areas of practice 

relevant to international legal practitioners 

• The opportunity to generate new business with the leading fi rms 

in the world’s key cities 

• A registration fee which entitles you to attend as many working 

sessions throughout the week as you wish 

• Up to 25 hours of continuing legal education and continuing 

professional development 

• A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to 

network and see the city’s key sights 

• Excursion and tours programme 

To register your interest, please contact: International Bar Association 

OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTERS 

4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091 

www.ibanet.org/conferences/Boston2013


the global voice of the legal profession 

The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, 

bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the 

legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of more than 45,000 individual lawyers and over 205 bar associations 

and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. 

Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all 

practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through 

the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, 

practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA’s high-quality 

publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for 

international legal practitioners and professional associates. 

The IBA’s Bar Issues Commission provides an invaluable forum for IBA member organisations to discuss all matters relating to law at 

an international level. Representatives from Bar Associations sit on the IBA Council which is the governing body of the IBA. 

The IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just 

rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession worldwide. 

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IBA International Sales Committee overview 

As part of its activities, the International Sales Committee examines legal issues fundamental to the growth and development 

of international commerce. The committee deals extensively with issues relating to international sales contracts, agency and 

distribution, cross-border purchases, warranties and financing of international sales. 

In addition to reviewing the current legal position in different countries from a comparative perspective, the committee also 

examines international and supranational instruments, such as the United Nations Convention on contracts on the International 

Sale of Goods, Incoterms and the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, as well as, for example, relevant 

instruments of the European Union and UNCITRAL. 

The committee also focuses on law reform in the fields of law within its scope, and since 1997 has monitored and offered 

suggestions in connection with the proposed Hague Convention on International Jurisdiction, the Effects of Foreign judgments in 

Civil and Commercial Matters and the European Union proposal for a common European contract law. 

Additionally, the International Sales Committee works with the following committees to form the International Sales, Franchising 

and Product Law Section: International Franchising; Product Law and Advertising 

IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum overview 

In addition to offering an unrivalled opportunity to establish contact among lawyers within and outside the region, and with 

acknowledged experts on different areas of law, specialist Forum activities provide an unparalleled opportunity to keep abreast of 

legal business developments in the region. Members also benefit from excellent working relations with national Bars, the Inter- 

Pacific Bar Association and LAWASIA. 

Contact information 

International bar association 


Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091 

Email: member@int-bar.org www.ibanet.org

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