Contract & Arbitration Workshop

Monday, 8 May & Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Dorsett Grand Subang Hotel

About the Course

This two-day workshop is designed to provide participants with fundamental understanding of PORAM contracts, performance and enforcement of PORAM contracts, and the practice of dispute resolution. The workshop also incorporates highly essential practical session for participants to develop greater depth of understanding, knowledge and skills required in fact gathering and organizing argument statements for the arbitration dispute resolution process. This workshop will discuss typical contract clauses, the associated risks, and solutions to disputes should also be of interest to shipping operators, surveyors, insurers and importers/exporters.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is beneficial for all oil/fats personnel who are directly or indirectly involve with contracts. This workshop is particularly tailored for traders, marketing executives, operations managers and executives, procurement officers, contract & legal department personnel and individuals wishing to familiarize themselves with the contracts and arbitration process.

About the Speakers

Distinguished speakers who are prominent in their fields have been invited to speak based on their experience and expertise.

Course Fee

Fee includes meals, refreshments, lecture notes and other course materials, if any.

The Workshop Fee is claimable under HRDF/SBL.

Payment is required with registration to guarantee your seat. No refund will be entertained although participants can be substituted at any time.

PORAM Members: RM1500 / USD400 per person

Non-Members: RM1800 / USD500 per person

To register, click here or scan the QR code

Registration closes on 28 April 2023

Certificate of Attendance

The attendance register will be displayed at the registration table. All participants are requested to sign this on each day of the course. The Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon full attendance.

Course Programme

DAY ONEMONDAY, 8 May 2023
0830:Registration
0900:Welcoming Remarks by PORAM Chairman
SESSION I PORAM CONTRACTS
0910:Introduction to PORAM Contracts.
By En. A. Fadzli Abd Aziz, PORAM CEO
1000:Salient Features of the Domestic CPO Contract.
By En. Azizi Abd Malik, FGVT
1050:Morning Refreshments & Networking
1110:Contract Terms (FOB Contract No. 2).
By Mr. Sandeep Singh, Global Farm Trade S/B
1200:Contract Terms (FOSFA 81).
By Mr. Nakul Rastogi, Pacific Inter-Link S/B
1250:Lunch
SESSION IITRADE RELATED SERVICES
1400:Marine Insurance.
By Mr. Philip Teoh, Azmi & Associates
1450:Contract of Affreightment – A Shipbroker’s Perspective.
By En. Amirul Fazli, RG Chartering S/B
1540:Afternoon Refreshment / Networking
1600:Palm Oil Survey & Analysis.
BY Mr. Ambrose Lee, ITS Testing Services (M) S/B
1710: End of Day 1
DAY TWOTUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
SESSION IIIDISPUTES & SETTLEMENT
0830:Malaysian Legal System.
By Ms. Catherine Chau, Chartered Arbitrator Advocate & Solicitor
0920:Mechanism for Resolving Trade Dispute.
By Y. Bhg. Datin Chu Ai Li, Azman Davidson & Co.
1000:Morning Refreshments & Networking
1020:Recent Amendments to PORAM Rules of Arbitration & Appeal.
By Mr. Nakul Rastogi, Pacific Inter-Link S/B
1110:Common Disputes in Sales & Carriage of Palm Oil.
By Mr. PR Thakore, IFFCO (SEA) S/B
1200:Lunch
SESSION IVCONDUCT OF ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS.
1400:Case Studies I
1500:Discussion & Presentation
1530:Afternoon Refreshment & Networking
1550:Case Studies II
1650: Discussion & Presentation
1720:Wrap-Up (Feedback/Evaluation)
1730:Program ends

Accommodation

Accommodation is not provided. However, arrangements for accommodation at the Dorsett Grand Subang Hotel can be made directly through the website https://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-grand-subang/index.html .

*The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the venue, date, and speakers, including the cancellation of the course if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.