Young ICCA Debate: This house believes that nationality is a material criterion to judge arbitrator independence and impartiality

As part of Singapore Convention Week 2025, Young ICCA is pleased to invite you to a debate on the motion:

"This house believes that nationality is a material criterion to judge arbitrator independence and impartiality."

The event will take place on 27 August from 4:00 – 5:30 pm SGT and is generously hosted by White & Case in Singapore. The motion will be debated by four young arbitration practitioners from diverse professional and jurisdictional backgrounds, and judged by a distinguished panel of senior arbitration figures.

Judges

• Lucas Bastin KC, Essex Court Chambers
• Anne Secomb, Secomb Arbitration

• Kevin Kim, Founder & Managing Partner, Peter & Kim

   

Speakers

• Joshua Wan, DLA Piper
• Clemency Wang, White & Case
• Gerald Seah, Drew & Napier

• Nishanth Kadur, Nishith Desai Associates

   

Moderator

• Nicholas Lee, Quinn Emanuel

   

Join us for what promises to be a lively and thought-provoking discussion, followed by a networking reception with members of Singapore’s arbitration community. 

The event will be held in person at the White & Case Singapore office and will also be accessible remotely.