ABOUT GAITL
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), a premier institute of legal education in India, is India’s only national law school that offers five integrated undergraduate courses in law, in addition to LL.M., M.B.A., Ph.D. and diploma programmes in law and interdisciplinary fields. Consistent with its aim to provide intellectually stimulating learning opportunities to students in diverse areas of law, the university regularly organizes outreach programmes and encourages research endeavours through centres of excellence.
In this regard, the field of international trade law has been of particular interest to us from the very start, for we recognize the significance that equipping practitioners in developing countries with cutting-edge research in this complex and diverse area holds in bolstering sustainable growth in such economies. To encourage the engagement of law students and practitioners with this field, GNLU already organizes a moot court competition based on international trade law, and has in the past organized three conferences and published journals on this subject.
In furtherance of this established culture, the University is now organizing the first GNLU Academy on International Trade Law (GAITL), 2018 from February 12 to 14, 2018. It will be conducted under the aegis of the Centre for Public International Law (CPIL), GNLU’s in-house platform for research and training in areas of public international law, which has previously coordinated two editions each of the GNLU Air & Space Law Academy and the GNLU International Maritime Academy.
GAITL 2018 endeavours to provide a common platform for practitioners, research scholars, students and other stakeholders to deliberate upon recent developments in international trade law. It is aimed at acquainting participants with contemporary challenges to the multilateral trading regime and proposing solutions to address these challenges.
In this regard, the field of international trade law has been of particular interest to us from the very start, for we recognize the significance that equipping practitioners in developing countries with cutting-edge research in this complex and diverse area holds in bolstering sustainable growth in such economies. To encourage the engagement of law students and practitioners with this field, GNLU already organizes a moot court competition based on international trade law, and has in the past organized three conferences and published journals on this subject.
In furtherance of this established culture, the University is now organizing the first GNLU Academy on International Trade Law (GAITL), 2018 from February 12 to 14, 2018. It will be conducted under the aegis of the Centre for Public International Law (CPIL), GNLU’s in-house platform for research and training in areas of public international law, which has previously coordinated two editions each of the GNLU Air & Space Law Academy and the GNLU International Maritime Academy.
GAITL 2018 endeavours to provide a common platform for practitioners, research scholars, students and other stakeholders to deliberate upon recent developments in international trade law. It is aimed at acquainting participants with contemporary challenges to the multilateral trading regime and proposing solutions to address these challenges.
AGENDA
The following themes have been identified for deliberation during the GNLU Academy on International Trade Law 2018
AGENDA 1
The Law relating to Subsidies and Problems with Farm and Energy Subsidies The session shall briefly introduce the law relating to subsidies, particularly in light of Article XVI, GATT, and the SCM Agreement. It shall then evaluate two contemporary challenges related to subsidies: effects of so-called “hidden subsidies” in the renewable energy sector and effects of farm subsidies given by developed countries on developing countries.
AGENDA 3
Addressing Non-Trade Concerns at the WTO Many developed and developing countries have proposed to enlarge the mandate of the WTO to include non-trade concerns, particularly protection of the environment and labour rights. This session shall seek to appreciate the extent to which the existing framework already performs this function, the extent to which the WTO DSB should look into non-trade issues and possible amendments to the existing framework.
AGENDA 5
Relevance of the “Security Exception” in the WTO Regime The GATT, the GATS and the TRIPS Agreement include the “security exception”, which permits countries to protect their “essential security interests” irrespective of their free trade obligations. This session shall appreciate the instances in which this exception has been invoked in the past, the scope for its application in future, and the need for adopting safeguards to prevent its abuse.
AGENDA 7
Contemporary Challenges to the Multilateral Trading System This session shall address contemporary challenges to the multilateral trading system established under the aegis of the WTO, particularly in light of the Doha Round negotiations, the recent trend in trade protectionism and the implications of unilateral policy decisions on global trade.
|
AGENDA 2
Changing Role of Developing Countries at the WTO The session will explore how the role of the developing countries at the WTO has changed over the years, with specific reference to their active engagement in WTO negotiations and policy-making. An attempt shall be made to understand how developing countries have influenced negotiations at the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference, Buenos Aires.
AGENDA 4
Renewable Energy and International Trade Law: Contemporary Challenges The WTO has, in recent times, witnessed a spate of disputes concerning measures adopted in the renewable energy sector. While it is desirable for countries to promote the use of renewable energy, the measures adopted are often struck down by the WTO DSB as discouraging free trade. This session shall seek to appreciate how the often-contradicting interests of use of sustainable energy and free trade can be balanced.
AGENDA 6
President Trump’s Trade Agenda This session shall aim to understand nuances of the trade agenda envisioned for the United States of America by the Trump administration, particularly in light of USA’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, Section 232 investigations and the renegotiation of the NAFTA.
AGENDA 8
Regional Trade Agreements in a Multilateral Trade Regime This session shall provide a primer on regional trade agreements, and explore how regional trade agreements complement and/ or pose threats to the multilateral trade regime, and consider how the recent wave of regionalism should be balanced as against multilateral trade interests.
|
SPEAKERS
Dr. Prabhakar Singh
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean (Research), Jindal Global Law School Mr. R. Parthasarathy
Principal Partner, Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys |
Ms. Anuradha RV
Partner, Clarus Law Associates Mr. Santanu Mukherjee
Advocate and Head of Chambers, Ex Lege Chambers |
Dr. Franziska Sucker
Senior Lecturer, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan
Joint Partner, Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys |
OUR PARTNER
We are proud to announce Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S) as the Exclusive Law Firm Partner of the Ist GNLU Academy on International Trade Law, 2018. Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S) is an Indian law firm specializing in the areas of International Trade, Taxation, Intellectual Property and Corporate laws. Founded by V. Lakshmikumaran and V. Sridharan in 1985, firm is acclaimed for its legal acumen and skill of its highly knowledgeable team of experts, attorneys and consultants. A well-knit team of professionals from across different practices work in tandem to ensure that every client is provided the best and most comprehensive service.
The International Trade Division of the firm caters to WTO and International Trade disputes arising out of or involving India. The Division has handled more than 150 anti-dumping actions and has handled investigations initiated by EU, USA, Korea, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey against Indian exporters.
The International Trade Division of the firm caters to WTO and International Trade disputes arising out of or involving India. The Division has handled more than 150 anti-dumping actions and has handled investigations initiated by EU, USA, Korea, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey against Indian exporters.
IMPORTANT NOTE
PARTICIPATION FEE
STUDENT
Indian: INR 2,000 Foreign: USD 200 |
ACADEMICIAN
Indian: INR 3,000 Foreign: USD 300 |
PROFESSIONAL
Indian: INR 3,000 Foreign: USD 300 |
Note: Participants of the 10th GNLU International Moot Court Competition 2018 shall be automatically admitted into the Academy, without payment of participation fee. They shall be provided free accommodation for the days of the Academy. However, they shall bear the expenses of food on their own. There are quite a few options to choose from e.g., GNLU Mess, Cafeteria, Night Mess etc. In the alternative, they can avail all the meals for the days of the Academy against a nominal fee of INR 750 per person, payable to the organising committee of the Academy.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 31, 2018
Last Date for Registration |
February 11, 2018
Inauguration |
February 12, 2018
Commencement of the Academy |
February 14, 2018
Valedictory Ceremony |
Note: Certificates will be issued to all participants.
REGISTER NOW
CONTACT
Gayathree Devi
Student Coordinator [email protected], +91 8511970905 Sameer Rashid Bhat Student Coordinator [email protected] +91 9998925880 |
Shilpa Nair
Student Coordinator [email protected] +91 8758224406 Yuvraj Rathore Student Coordinator [email protected] +91 9537278505 |
Gujarat National Law University,
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba,
Gandhinagar – 382426, Gujarat, India
Email: [email protected]
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba,
Gandhinagar – 382426, Gujarat, India
Email: [email protected]