Transforming International Arbitration - Diversity and Technology

25 Oct 2022

Hong Kong and Online English
08.00 (CET) | 14.00 (Beijing Time)

Join us for this hybrid seminar during Hong Kong Arbitration Week to discuss the following topics: (1) Selection of Arbitrators; (2) The impact of cross border regulation of data transfer; and (3) Asian Trends for ICC Dispute Resolution Services. 

In this seminar experienced practitioners from diverse backgrounds and representatives from ICC will share their insights on these questions. This event is open to all in-house counsel, third-party neutrals, legal practitioners, government representatives, entrepreneurs and academicians.

2.00 pm - 2.05 pm

Introduction and Welcome

2.05 pm – 3.00 pm

Session I: Selection of Arbitrators: addressing unconscious bias and the ensuring diversity of representation in Asia

3.00pm to 3.10 pm

Tea break

3.10 pm – 4.00 pm

Session II: The impact of cross border regulation of data transfer (including by Mainland China, the EU and Hong Kong) on international arbitration

4.00 pm to 4.05 pm

Brief Break

4.05 pm to 5.00 pm

Session III: Changed or Unchanged: Asian Trends for ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Justin Agostino Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hong Kong
Stephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator, New York
Gary Gao Partner, ZhongLun Law Firm, Beijing
Micaela McCurrough Co-chair, Covington's global and multi-disciplinary Technology Group, New York
Adela Mao CC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister, Tower Chamber, Hong Kong
Kathleen Paisley Co-chair, the ICC/IBA Data Transfer Working Group, Brussels
Cameron Sim ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; International Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton, Hong Kong
Pui-Ki Ta Chief Executive of eBRAM On line Dispute Resolution Centre, Hong Kong
Sherlin Tung Partner, Withersworldwide, Hong Kong; Member, ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission
William Tan General Counsel, APAC BASF BCMS, Shanghai
Anran Zhang Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
Xin Zhang Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
Venue

Hybrid event 

Venue: 42/F. Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Working language English
Registration

This seminar is free to join once you have paid the HK Arbitration Week Participation Fee of HK$150 and HK$500 for watching on-demand recordings.

Seats will be limited, and registration will be accepted on a first come basis.

For further information, please contact:

Vera He, Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services

+86 152-0196-6937 

vera.he@iccwbo.org 


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ebram