Lecture on “UK-India Free Trade Agreement” by Dr. James Nedumpara
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- About SPIL Mumbai:
- About Government Law College, Mumbai:
- About the Speaker:
- About the Webinar:
- Registrations and Link:
Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai, is pleased to announce a special lecture on ‘The UK-India Free Trade Agreement: International Trade Law in Action’ by Dr. James Nedumpara on 9th August 2025, 3 PM IST.
Dr. Nedumpara currently serves as Professor and Head at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.
About SPIL Mumbai:
Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai is a student-run academic body based at Government Law College, Mumbai, dedicated to creating awareness and fostering dialogue on contemporary issues in international law. SPIL regularly organises lectures, webinars, workshops, and competitions, attracting participation from across India and abroad. Amongst our various initiatives such as the Judgment Deliberation Competition (JDC), Treaty Appreciation Competition (TAC), etc., through our flagship event — the GLC International Law Summit — we have had the privilege of hosting eminent scholars, jurists, diplomats, and legal practitioners, and continue to build platforms that connect academia with real-world developments in international law.
About Government Law College, Mumbai:
Established in 1855, Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, enjoys the privilege of being the oldest law school in Asia and a premier institution for legal education in India. Affiliated to the University of Mumbai and located in the heart of the city’s legal district, GLC has nurtured freedom fighters, generations of eminent jurists, advocates, judges and public intellectuals. The college continues to build on its legacy of academic excellence, public service, and the commitment to the rule of law.
About the Speaker:
James J. NEDUMPARA, is Professor and Head of the Centre for International Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), as well as the WTO India Chairholder at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi. Dr. Nedumpara received his Ph.D. from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru and holds master’s degrees in Law from the University of Cambridge, the New York University School Law as well as the National University Singapore. He has significant experience in trade and investment treaty negotiations. Among various publications, Dr. James J. Nedumpara is the co-author of the comprehensive treatise, International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials (2021), published by Cambridge University Press.
About the Webinar:
“Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai, is pleased to announce a special lecture on ‘The UK-India Free Trade Agreement: International Trade Law in Action’ by Dr. James Nedumpara.
The lecture will provide a structured legal analysis of the proposed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It will examine the agreement’s legal architecture and its compatibility with WTO law, analyse sector-specific implications—particularly in the pharmaceuticals, automobiles, services, and procurement sectors—and explore the significance of the labour and environmental standards chapter, especially in light of India’s position on avoiding disguised protectionism. Further, the session will offer a comparative assessment of the dispute resolution mechanism under Article 29 of the agreement, with reference to similar provisions in the WTO and other FTAs. The lecture will conclude with reflections on the broader implications of this FTA for India’s trade diplomacy and ongoing legal and institutional reforms.
The event is scheduled to take place online on 9th August 2025 at 3:00 PM IST. All interested participants are encouraged to attend.
This lecture is a part of SPIL Mumbai’s continued efforts to promote informed academic discourse and professional engagement in international law, by bringing together students, researchers, and practitioners with leading experts in the field.
For any queries, please feel free to write to us at spilmumbai@gmail.com.
Registrations and Link:
To register and for more information, please visit: https://www.spilmumbai.org/event-details/webinar-uk-india-free-trade-agreement-international-trade-law-in-action
