4th Industry–Academia Dialogue on Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration: Event Overview
The School of Law – Dhirubhai Ambani University, in collaboration with AKS Partners, is organizing the 4th Industry–Academia Dialogue focused on Construction Law, Contracts, and Arbitration. This event aims to bridge the gap between academic insights and real-world legal practice by bringing together experienced professionals from the legal and infrastructure sectors.
Panel Theme
- From Prevention to Escalation: Arbitration in Infrastructure between Legal Technicalities and Commercial Reality
- Focus on how disputes arise despite detailed contracts
- Examination of arbitration as both a dispute resolution mechanism and strategic tool
- Analysis of legal and commercial challenges in infrastructure projects
Key Highlights of the Event
- Interaction between legal experts and industry professionals
- Practical insights into dispute prevention and resolution
- Discussion on contract management and risk allocation
- Networking opportunity with leading practitioners
Distinguished Panelists
- Sonal Kumar Singh
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Expert in arbitration and infrastructure disputes
- Pratyush Sharma
- Specialist in financial and commercial dispute advisory
- Ajit Kumar Mishra
- Associated with Ircon International Ltd
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects
- Sunil Mittal
- Group Legal Advisor at Kalpataru Projects International Limited
- Aarta Alkarimi
- Co-chair, International Construction Projects Committee
- Member of International Bar Association
Moderator
- Alisha Mehta
- Assistant Professor at the School of Law – Dhirubhai Ambani University
Event Details
- Venue: AKS Partners
- Time: 5:00 PM onwards
- Mode: In-person
- Networking session with tea and refreshments after the discussion
Discussion Overview
- Understanding why disputes escalate despite detailed contractual frameworks
- Role of governance structures and commercial pressures in disputes
- Evaluation of arbitration as an effective dispute resolution tool
- Identifying gaps between contractual provisions and real-world implementation
- Exploring solutions for better dispute management across project lifecycle
Who Should Attend
- Legal practitioners and advocates
- In-house counsel
- Arbitrators and dispute resolution professionals
- Law students and academicians
- Infrastructure and construction professionals
About the Institution
School of Law – Dhirubhai Ambani University
- A leading law school in India focusing on interdisciplinary legal education
- Emphasizes practical learning through industry collaborations
- Offers programs designed to integrate legal theory with real-world application
- Encourages research, policy engagement, and professional development
AKS Partners
- A reputed law firm specializing in dispute resolution, arbitration, and commercial law
- Provides legal advisory services to corporate clients and government entities
- Known for handling complex infrastructure and contractual disputes
- Actively involved in academic collaborations and professional knowledge-sharing initiatives
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