This special session on international economic law entitled “Rise of Emerging Countries and Its Implications on International Trade and Investment Law” focused on how emerging powers contribute in shaping the contours of international trade and investment laws. The Keynote speaker for the session was Ms. Cherise Valles, Deputy Director, Advisory Centre on WTO Law, Geneva and the distinguished address was delivered by Mr. N. Jansen Calamita, Associate Research Professor, National University of Singapore. The other Panellists included Prof. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Ms. Shailja Singh, Associate Professor, Centre for Trade and Investment Law. The speakers highlighted the need for a more inclusive and equitable global trading system that considers the interests and concerns of developing countries, especially in light of the uncertainties surrounding the future of the WTO and addressed the looming crisis of the dispute settlement mechanism. They also explored the role of emerging economies in reshaping international trade and investment law, particularly focusing on countries like Brazil, China, India, and South Africa."