National Law University Odisha, in collaboration with AZB & Partners, has introduced a single-credit course titled “The Lifecycle of Arbitration: Strategy, Procedure and Enforcement in Commercial Disputes.”
The course is structured to give participants a practical understanding of arbitration in commercial disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It focuses on how arbitration functions as a preferred dispute resolution mechanism in corporate settings.
Participants will engage with key aspects such as drafting enforceable arbitration agreements, evaluating pre-dispute strategies, and understanding procedural steps involved in initiating arbitration. The course also addresses handling evidence, conducting hearings, and navigating post-award challenges under Sections 34 and 37 of the Act.
In addition, it covers enforcement of arbitral awards and asset recovery, offering insight into real-world arbitration practice.
Resource Persons:
- Prerna Ponappa, Counsel, AZB & Partners – experienced in domestic and international arbitration, with appearances before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals.
- Dharma Tej Koneru, Senior Associate – specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration across multiple forums.
- Vinudeep R, Associate – focuses on arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution.
- Abhay Shetty, Associate – works on arbitration and enforcement, including foreign awards; holds an LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution from King’s College London.
Eligibility:
- 2nd–5th year students of 5-year LL.B. programmes
- 2nd–3rd year students of 3-year LL.B. programmes
- Postgraduate law students
Registration Details:
- Fee: ₹500 (NLUO students), ₹600 (non-NLUO students)
- Last date: May 3, 2026
- Process:
- Payment via ICICI Eazypay Gateway
- Submission of registration form with payment receipt
Payments made through any other mode will not be accepted.
For queries, contact: recruitment@nluo.ac.in or RCC members Ananya Sonakiya (+91 9303545711) and Tinashree J (+91 8618690153).
