Symposium “Cutting Edge of International Contract Law and Dispute Resolution”
【Date and Time】 March 27, 2025 (Thu) 18：30～20：30
【Venue】Room 303, 8th Building, Waseda Campus
【Host】Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University
【Co-host】Japanese Institute of International Business Law, Society of International Business and Legal Studies, International Contract Law Committee of the Japanese Association of International Business Law, Waseda Law School
【Purpose and Concept】
This symposium invites two internationally renowned European experts to lecture on the legal theory of contract law and dispute resolution law based on the world’s most advanced international business practices. This symposium also provides an opportunity for Japanese scholars, practitioners, and students to engage in discussions and mutual learning.
【Presenters】
(1) International Contract Law: Ingeborg Schwenzer (Professor Emeritus, University of Basel, Board Member, Vis-Moot)
(2) International Dispute Resolution Law: Stefan Kroell (Professor, Bucerius University, Chairman of the Board of Directors, German Arbitration Association, Director, Vis-Moot)
【Lanaguage】English
【Translation】Translation is not available
【Abstract】
Based on the latest practical business and legal theory surrounding international transactions, the symposium covers (1) international contract law (trends in each country regarding the modernization of international contract law based on the CISG, applicability of the CISG to the latest legal issues (data protection, SDGS, digitization, AI self-driving, latest semiconductor technology, etc.)) and (2) the current situation and issues of international dispute resolution law (the latest information on arbitration and mediation), and there will be an opportunity for discussion with Japanese participants.
【Programme】
MC: Takashi Kubota (Professor, Waseda University), Toshiko Yamada (Professor, Kuwansei Gakuin University)
First Presentation: Ingeborg Schwenzer, “The Current Situation and Issues of International Contract Law” (Presentation (18:30 – 19:10), Q and A (19:10 – 19:30))
Second Presentation: Stefan Kroell, “The Current Situation and Issues of International Dispute Resolution Law (Presentation (19:30 – 20:10), Q and A (20:10 – 20:30))
*Hybrid Presentation via Zoom
*Everyone is welcome to attend free of charge.
Link to Japanese page
