International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence

The International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence (ILI-ACLE) is honoured to have hosted senior lawyers from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority this month at an aviation law training program that covered global aviation competition/anti-trust law and legal and regulatory aspects of unmanned aircraft systems. This training falls under the executive education programs that ILI-ACLE offers in partnership with the Georgetown university law center .

Leading the program were the two course advisors, Sarangua Davaadorj, a lawyer and banker with over 25 years experience in commercial transactions globally, and Dean Griffith, aviation regulatory lawyer at Jones Day. They are supported by in-person facilitators: Dolores Mutyaba, former manager of economic regulation at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Faraji Ssenkooto, air navigation services inspector also at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.

The aviation competition/anti-trust sessions feature presentations from Daniel Metz, competition law specialist based in Austria, Jadamba Chuluunaa, aviation lawyer based in Mongolia, Kuria Waithaka, corporate, commercial and aviation lawyer based in Kenya, and Dr. Gordon Blanke, arbitration specialist with experience in competition/anti-trust based in Dubai and London.

Get in touch to explore customised executive programs for you and your team at [email protected] and [email protected]

We are delighted to have back Judge Zafar Iqbal Gondal leading this week's online Legislative Drafting Diploma sessions for the Bank of Uganda and providing much appreciated invaluable tips on issues related to tax law drafting and interpretation of tax laws amongst other topics.

Judge Zafar Gondal is one of the three course advisors for the programme and is a former judge turned policy and legislative advisor and strategic project manager. He is an established rule of law and development law practitioner, who has well over three decades of practical field experience as a judge, attorney and public prosecutor in Pakistan, anti-corruption advisor, international law and development advisor, and public policy and legislative drafting expert providing technical advice and training in numerous jurisdictions around the world.

As we come towards the end of the eighth week of the bespoke diploma programme, we continue to value the opportunity to host and engage with the legal department of the Bank of Uganda.

Visit https://lnkd.in/dry3AWi, write to [email protected] or contact: +256 754500504 for other ILIACLE programmes.

The Investment Arbitration Masterclass is back!

The 2021 Investment Arbitration Masterclass is running virtually from November 1 -12.

Earn the acclaimed triple certification from International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown university law center and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence as you learn about investment arbitration and build your network.

Join the diverse group of lawyers and other participants from around the world who will have an opportunity to engage with each other as well as interact with an excellent and impressive team of experienced faculty comprising ICSID Counsel and arbitration practitioners.

If you haven't reserved your seat yet, apply today by emailing [email protected], contacting +256 754500504 (WhatsApp) or downloading the application form from: https://lnkd.in/dry3AWi

The intensive program is always highly prescribed to and has attracted legal and other professionals from Australia, Barbados, Botswana, France, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, and the United Kingdom (pictured are the 2020 alumni).

International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence joins the ILI-South African Centre for Excellence (ILI-SACE) in congratulating the ILI-SACE International Advisory Board Chair, Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), on her election to the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Corporation of New York, one of the oldest and most influential foundations in the U.S. Judge Williams also currently leads the efforts of Jones Day, the prestigious international law firm, in advancing the rule of law in Africa. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5r9Bi3

Judge Williams contributes valuable leadership and guidance to ILI-SACE, teaches in some of the courses offered and, in 2018, was one of the key panelists at ILI-ACLE's 20th Anniversary High-Level Leadership Retreat.

Participants who attend and complete one of our annual Legislative Drafting programmes leave with markedly improved drafting skills and a clearer appreciation of the related principles.

The practical hands-on and participatory programmes are carefully designed and implemented by seasoned practitioners and academics.

Join us this year at one of our scheduled programmes commencing this August, or ask us to customise a bespoke programme for you and your team.

Visit http://iliacle.org/training-programmes/, email: [email protected] or contact: +256 754500504.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

On behalf of the ILI-South African Centre for Excellence, International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence is proud to present to you the Virtual Conference Speakers for 25 May, 2021.

To view the speaker profiles, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/d42C4iw

Conference Alert!

We would like to welcome you to participate in the virtual conference - “Enhancing Trade and Industrial Development - A Game Changer for Africa’s Growth” This will be a 2-day webinar on that will take place from 25th – 26th May 2021.

ILI-ACLE is proud to announce that the ILI-South African Centre for Excellence will be participating in this critical dialogue on Africa’s development. The conference will host 7 panel discussions over 2 days with renowned experts from Africa and across the globe representing the trade sector, business, government, women, youth and academia. You can attend any preferred sessions based on your interest and availability.

Spaces are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

Register here- https://lnkd.in/dD9PiQQ

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ILI-ACLE has officially extended its internship application deadline to Thursday 21st January, 2021 at 10.00pm EAT. We understand that most applicants were unable to submit their applications last week due to internet issues.

Please see image for application details

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The International Law Institute -African Centre for Legal Excellence (ILI-ACLE) is looking for an intern for 2 months. Following the internship there may be an opportunity, based on the performance of the intern and available resources, for hire.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
· Must hold a Bachelor's degree in a recognised university
· Strong writing and communication skills
· Excellent time management and team working skills
· Good administrative skills
· Based in Kampala, Uganda
· Able to commit 6-8 hours a day (Monday - Friday)
· Should have a laptop since most assignments will be handled virtually
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday January 15, 2020 - 11.00 am EAT

HOW TO APPLY: Please send an updated CV (max. 2 pages) with at least one work related referee, cover letter (1 page) and a document with a sample writing of not more than 3 pages. (All three requirements should be sent as one word or PDF document - Your application will not be considered if this is not complied with).

EMAIL: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Sadiq Abba Usman argues for the Claimant before Mélida Hodgson, during the mock arbitration held on November 20, 2020 as part of the just concluded five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program.

The program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence(ILI-ACLE).

Email [email protected] or follow our page for the 2021 program calendar.

Tanya Goddard argues Damages for the Claimant before Mélida Hodgson, during the mock arbitration held on November 20, 2020 as part of the just concluded five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program.

The program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence(ILI-ACLE).

Email [email protected] or follow our page for the 2021 program calendar.

Chidubem Okoye argues for the Respondent before Mélida Hodgson, during the mock arbitration held on November 20, 2020 as part of the just concluded five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program.

The program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence(ILI-ACLE).

Michelle Koske argues for the Respondent before Mélida Hodgson, during the mock arbitration held on November 20, 2020 as part of the just concluded five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program.

The program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence(ILI-ACLE).

During today's mock arbitration, Amelia Hirst makes a great contribution on the claimant legal team that was earlier kicked off by Dagan Omwesiga.

We are much pleased to have Melida Hodgson (Partner, Jenner & Block LLP) arbitrating today's mock.

The five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program has participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown University Law Center and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence with participation from Legally Engaged.

Email [email protected] or follow our LinkedIn page for the 2021 program calendar and dates for the next advanced investment arbitration class.

Pushkar Keshavmurthy makes the rebuttal on behalf of the claimant legal team during today's ongoing mock arbitration chaired by Melida Hodgson (Partner, Jenner & Block LLP) playing the role of arbitrator.

The five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program has participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown University Law Center and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence with participation from Legally Engaged.

Email [email protected] or follow our LinkedIn page for the 2021 program calendar and dates for the next investment arbitration masterclass.

For today's mock arbitration, Justin Halim started off the opening statements of the respondent legal team.

We are much honoured to have had Melida Hodgson (Partner, Jenner & Block LLP) playing the role of arbitrator.

The five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown University Law Center and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence, with participation from Legally Engaged.

Email [email protected] or follow our page for the 2021 program calendar.

We are much pleased to list Dr. Rajesh Sharma among our faculty and friends, and to see him continuously sharing his extensive knowledge and skills.

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Today's mock arbitration started with the opening statements of the claimant legal team being kicked off by Dagan Omwesiga.

We were much honoured to have Melida Hodgson (Partner, Jenner & Block, L.L.P.) playing the role of arbitrator.

The five day Advanced Investment Arbitration program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence, with participation from Legally Engaged.

Email [email protected] or follow our page for the 2021 program calendar.

Participants today further sharpened their advocacy skills during a mock arbitration marking the end of the Advanced Investment Arbitration program.

We were honoured to have Melida Hodgson (Partner, Jenner & Block LLP) listening to the arguments from the two teams as they discussed.

Melida heads the firm's New York International Arbitration Practice. She focuses on investor-state and commercial arbitrations with respect to international investment protection provisions, business disputes and WTO dispute resolution and international trade policy issues. She is recognized by Latinvex as one of the top 100 lawyers whose practice focuses on Latin America, by Who's Who Legal as a Thought Leader, and is ranked by Chambers.

This program had participants from over 10 countries and is certified by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Georgetown Law and International Law Institute - African Centre for Legal Excellence, with participation from Legally Engaged.

Email [email protected] or follow our page for the 2021 program calendar.