CBFL-IASL Conference on International Aviation + Space Financing Law

On 9 June 2023,the Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at NUS Law hosted the Conference on International Aviation + Space Financing Law at NUS Law Bukit Timah Campus. The event was co-organised with McGill Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL).

The keynote lecture was delivered by Professor Maria Chiara Malaguti, President of UNIDROIT, whose lecture explored the key challenges and developments within the Cape Town Regime, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of this field.

The Conference attracted a diverse range of participants, including legal professionals, academics, industry experts, and government representatives from around the region. Throughout the event, a series of thematic panels and interactive sessions covered topics such as regulatory frameworks, financing trends, emerging technologies, and the role of international conventions. Experts from around the world presented their research findings and shared their practical experiences, offering valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape of aviation and space financing.

The conference ended with a special presentation titled “Frontiers of International Asset Finance: Drones, Spaceships, and the Cape Town Convention.” that was delivered by Mr. Stefan-Michael Wedenig, the Executive Director of the Institute and Centre of Air and Space Law, and Mr. Jack Wright Nelson, Editor of the Annals of Air and Space Law, and Adjunct Research Associate at CBFL. Their insightful discussion delved into the implications of new technologies and the relevance of the Cape Town Convention in the context of international asset finance. The presentation provided attendees with further perspectives on the cutting-edge developments in the field.

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