Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) and the UM Library extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the Boya Book Launch: “The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration” scheduled on 28 October 2024 (Mon). We invited Professor João Ilhão Moreira from the Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL as the speaker. We are also delighted to have Professor Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies of FLL, as the discussant, and Professor Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS and Chair Professor of FLL, as the moderator for this event. Please find the details below:

• Name of Book: The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration (Hart Publishing)
• Date: 28 October 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 15:00-16:00
• Language: English
• Venue: E1 UM Gallery
• Discussant: Prof. Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL
• Moderator: Prof. Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS, Chair Professor of FLL
• Registration: Click Here

Abstract:

This talk explores the ‘regulation’ of international commercial arbitrators, based on the book The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration: Arbitrators’ Duties and the Emerging Arbitral Market. This academic work adopts an interdisciplinary approach, appealing to those interested in international commercial arbitration and professional regulation. The book’s core argument is that an effective regulatory framework governs the conduct of international commercial arbitrators. It examines how and why the regulation of these arbitrators differs from other professions, such as accounting, law, and medicine. The work further dissects the various elements that shape and enforce professional norms in this field. Finally, the talk will address the strengths and limitations of the regulatory system, including issues related to arbitrator independence and impartiality, procedural efficiency, fairness in appointments, and the consideration of public interest by commercial arbitrators.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

**Students who attend the lecture on time will receive 0.5 Smart Point & 10.0 “Knowledge integration” (CS).