ICC YAAF: The road ahead for international arbitration in Malaysia

23 May 2023

Kuala Lumpur English
Start: 14:00 (MYT) | 08:00 (CEST) || End: 17:00 (MYT) | 11:00 (CEST)

Join us for the inaugural ICC YAAF event in Malaysia this year! The event will cover important topics in the development of international arbitration in Malaysia and features esteemed members of Malaysian Judiciary and dispute resolution practitioners in the country. 

Who should attend?

This event is open to dispute resolution practitioners and in-house counsel in Malaysia and Asia Pacific jurisdictions.

Open to those aged 40 and under, YAAF provides opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge, develop their skills and understand ICC’s arbitral procedure and other dispute resolution services.

What is ICC YAAF?

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can mould the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners. 

Learn more about ICC YAAF  | Join the network

MYT Time Zone

14:00-14:30

Registration

14:30-14:40

Welcome Remarks

  • Tejus Chauhan,Director, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

14:40-14:50

 

An Introduction to the Malaysia ICC YAAF

  • Karen Ng Gek Suan,ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Karen, Mak & Partners, Kuala Lumpur

14:50-15:50

 

Panel Discussion

In this session, the panel will discuss the trajectories of international arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Malaysia where views from the Bench and dispute resolution practitioners will be presented. The panel will delve into sub-topics such as: managing dispute prevention and resolution, the current state of Malaysia as a seat of arbitration, and practical tips for aspiring international arbitration & ADR practitioners in Malaysia.

  • YA Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan,Judge, Federal Court of Malaysia
  • Tejus Chauhan,Director, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
  • Dato’ Sunil Abraham,Partner, Cecil Abraham & Partners, Kuala Lumpur
  • Janice Tay,Partner, Wong & Partners (Member of Baker & McKenzie International), Kuala Lumpur
  • Abang Iwawan,Partner, Abang & Co., Kuala Lumpur
  • Grace Chaw,ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Grace Chaw & Co, Sabah (moderator)

15:50-16:10

Q&A session

16:10-16:20

 

Closing remarks

  • Karen Ng Gek Suan, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Karen, Mak & Partners, Kuala Lumpur

16:20-17:30

Networking


Dato’ Sunil Abraham

Partner, Cecil Abraham & Partners, Kuala Lumpur

Tejus Chauhan

Director, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Abang Iwawan

Partner, Abang & Co, Kuala Lumpur

YA Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan

Judge, Federal Court of Malaysia

Janice Tay

Partner, Wong & Partners (Member of Baker & McKenzie International), Kuala Lumpur

Venue: 

Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) - Function room (Pavilion)

Bangunan Sulaiman, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin

Kampung Attap, 50000 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

For further information, please contact:

Grace Chaw

ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Grace Chaw & Co, Sabah

lawyer@gracechaw.com

Karen Ng

ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Partner, Karen, Mak & Partners, Kuala Lumpur

karen.ng@karenmakpartners.com

Rachel Chong

Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, South Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org

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