18 Oct 2017
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Upcoming Events
CIArb Asia Pacific Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration & CIArb Oxford Diploma Course 2017
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of East Asia, Australia & and Singapore is conducting the Asia Pacific Diploma Course In International Arbitration in Hong Kong from 21 – 29 October 2017. Following the success in Singapore in 2016, this pre-eminent tertiary course offers a prestigious globally recognised qualification. Aimed at meeting the increasing demands for accredited arbitrators and arbitration practitioners to resolve cross-border disputes in the Asia Pacific.Read more
International Dispute Resolution Masterclass
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
This five-day intensive masterclass programme focuses on what lawyers, arbitrators and cross-border trading companies and merchants need to understand the prevalent international princi-ples and best practices in international commer-cial and investment arbitration and mediation.
There are three modules in the programme:Read more
Third Party Funding in Arbitration
HKIAC is pleased to be a special partner for this event.
The theme is third party funding in Arbitration.
Topics will include:
- What are the prospects for TPF in Russia?
- Why has Hong Kong enacted special legislation about TPF in arbitration?
- Which are the ethical aspects of TPF and does TPF cause any conflict of interest among arbitrators, counsels and funders?
- How does TPF affect legal market?
- Should TPF affect allocation of costs between the parties to arbitration?
- Who provides financing and how is it regulated?
- How to find a TPF provider?
The leading practitioners from Russia and Hong Kong, that has recently adopted new TPF legislation, will discuss these and some other practical questions concerning TPF in arbitration.
For more information, please click here.
To register, please send an email to info@centerarbitr.ru Read more
KIEV ARBITRATION DAYS 2017: Think Big!
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
Ukrainian Bar Association kindly invite to participate in the International Conference “KIEV ARBITRATION DAYS 2017: Think Big!” (3 November 2017, Kyiv, Ukraine).Read more
Introduction of the IBA Soft Laws
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
Registration is now open for the 'IBA-APAG International Arbitration Training Day: Introduction of the IBA Soft Laws', taking place on 4 November 2017 at the Sheraton Hanoi, Vietnam.
Topics will include:
- How to draft arbitration clauses - an empirical analysis of 'Pathological' arbitration clauses
- Comparison between international arbitration and Vietnamese domestic arbitration - comparison of the VIAC and UNCITRAL rules
- Dealing with evidence, conflict of interest and party representation in international arbitration: the application of the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration, IBA Guidelines on Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration, and IBA Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration
- Recent developments in investment treaty arbitration
Early bird registration expires on 20 October. For more information on this event, please click here.
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IBA-APAG International Arbitration Training Day
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
Registration is now open for the IBA-APAG International Arbitration Training Day: Introduction of the IBA Soft Laws, taking place 4 November 2017 at the Sheraton Hanoi, Vietnam. Early bird expires on 20 October - book today!
Resolving Cross-Border IP and Technology Disputes
HKIAC is pleased to co-organise a seminar with Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Centre (SVAMC). Intellectual property (IP) is central to today’s knowledge economy, but rising disputes can interfere with the effective exploitation and protection of IP rights. Although IP disputes are traditionally resolved through court litigation, businesses have increasingly turned to mediation, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, especially in cross border settings. The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2016 clarifying the arbitrability of IP disputes, solidifies Hong Kong’s position as a leading jurisdiction for resolving cross-border IP disputes. US and Hong Kong IP experts will share their views on resolving cross-border IP and technology disputes using ADR.Read more
Financing your Dispute: The Use of Third Party Funding
HKIAC is pleased to co-organise a seminar with KLRCA. Given recent legislative developments in the region, users of arbitration have the option to use third party funding to offset the financial risk of pursuing their disputes. This event will provide a practical overview of the recent developments in Hong Kong regarding third party funding, explain the key features of third party funding and how to obtain it, and what parties and counsel should consider when seeking funding.
The seminar will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA).
ICCA-ASIL Task force on Damages In International Arbitration
In the afternoon of 15 November 2017, the Joint ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages in International Arbitration (Task Force), co-chaired by Catherine Amirfar and Gabrielle Nater-Bass, will convene to present its ongoing work to promote consistency and rigor in the quantification of damages in international arbitration. The Task Force, which is comprised of leading legal and economics experts from diverse jurisdictions across the globe, aims to develop a damages tool of practical application.
Participants will be invited to assist the Task Force in identifying legal and policy gaps and inconsistencies and to comment on the Task Force’s work to date. The seminar is open to all interested participants.Read more
The Annual Kaplan Lecture
Re-Examining the Legal Expert in International Arbitration
You are cordially invited to attend the annual Kaplan Lecture, delivered by Donald Donovan, President of ICCA and Co-Chair of the International Disputes Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.
Donald Francis Donovan is Co-Head of the International Disputes Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and serves as counsel in international disputes before courts in the United States, international arbitration tribunals, and international courts. He is widely regarded as one of the leading international arbitration practitioners and practicing international lawyers in the world. Mr. Donovan serves as President of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA). He recently completed a term as President of the American Society of International Law, and he previously served as Chair of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA). He teaches International Arbitration and International Investment Law and Arbitration at the New York University School of Law.
To view the flyer, please click here. To register, please click here.Read more
Navigating the Belt and Road: Opportunities for the Maritime Industry
The Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen economic ties across Asia, Europe and Africa. Key to the initiative is the Maritime Silk Road, which aims to open up new sea trade routes. Hong Kong, as China’s second largest trading partner, is well placed to take advantage of the significant opportunities that will follow.
The purpose of this seminar is to provide insights from various industry experts as to how the maritime industry can maximise opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative in the coming years. Risk management and dispute resolution strategies will also be addressed.
NEC4 - Time to Upgrade?
Driver Trett and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) would like to invite you to our joint NEC4 seminar.
NEC3 is one of the Hong Kong’s most popular contracts for construction. 2017 saw the launch of NEC4, which features a host of changes to the contract procedures. This seminar will consider the key changes and explain how they may work in practice.
Demand for these events is always high, and often over-subscribed, so please ensure you book your place early. This is suitable for those interested in construction contracts from a Contracting or Employer based organisation.
Guest Speaker: Mark Wheeler, Global Chief Operating Officer, Driver Trett
HKIAC Tribunal Secretary Training Programme - Singapore
HKIAC is the first arbitral institution to offer a Tribunal Secretary Training Programme. As an extension of HKIAC’s tribunal secretary service, the Programme trains the next generation of tribunal secretaries around the world.
The training typically takes one and a half days, during which part of the participants work will be assessed. A further written exam will follow the training. Participants who successfully pass the written assessment will be interviewed by a member of the Board or Faculty. Participants who have passed both the written and oral exam will receive a certificate of completion and will be listed on our website subject to his/her consent.
To view flyer, please click here.
To apply, please send your cv to events@hkiac.org.
Applications close on 20 October 2017.Read more
Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
The ALMC brings together a wide variety of services providers and users, from manufacturers and distributors to retailers and brand owners, to discuss the latest opportunities and trends in Asia’s logistics, air cargo, supply-chain management and maritime industries.
The Conference this year will focus on Belt and Road Initiative, e-commerce development and the latest trend on smart logistics. In-depth discussion on industries trends will be conducted at Maritime Forums, Air Freight Forums and Supply-Chain Management & Logistics Forums. We expect some 2,000 industry experts from all over the world joining the event.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
Building information modelling (BIM) is permeating the AEC industry at an escalating rate to the point where companies like consultants, contractors and developers alike and even countries are choosing to mandate the platform for large-scale projects.
However, BIM is far from easy to understand as a concept and the process. What is BIM? What can BIM do? How does BIM work?
The object of this CPD Seminar is to clear the air on these misconcepts and answer some of these questions about BIM.
3rd Annual Conference: Recent Developments in Indian Arbitration 2017
HKIAC is a supporting organisation for this event.
Exalt Communication Infomedia is proud to announce their 3rd Annual Conference on Arbitration.
Arbitration has become the most accepted, internationally recognised dispute resolution mechanism with regard to resolution of commercial disputes in the last 50 years. International arbitration is a leading method for resolving disputes arising from international commercial agreements and other international relationships.
Exalt Communication's second Annual conference organised in Mumbai is supported by HKIAC, MCIA, KLRCA and SIAC to endorse India as a global hub for arbitration amongst international practitioners, corporate houses and the Indian legal fraternity. It is a step towards strengthening national initiative towards arbitration and enforcement in India.
For further programme details please click here to download the brochure.
For registration enquiries please email rupali.d@exaltcommunication.com or call Mr. Shubham Khedekar at +9122 25770117 / +91 90294 12700. Read more
HKIAC Tribunal Secretary Training Programme - Shanghai
HKIAC is the first arbitral institution to offer a Tribunal Secretary Training Programme. As an extension of HKIAC’s tribunal secretary service, the Programme trains the next generation of tribunal secretaries around the world.
The training typically takes one and a half days, during which part of the participants work will be assessed. A further written exam will follow the training. Participants who successfully pass the written assessment will be interviewed by a member of the Board or Faculty. Participants who have passed both the written and oral exam will receive a certificate of completion and will be listed on our website subject to his/her consent.
To apply, please send your cv to events@hkiac.org.
Applications close on 1 November 2017.Read more
ICCA Congress 2018 - Sydney
HKIAC is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.
On 15-18 April 2018, the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) will host the 24th International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress in Sydney, Australia. This biennial conference is the world's premier arbitration event, and is expected to attract a large number of delegates, including many of the most prominent arbitrators and arbitration practitioners from over 40 jurisdictions worldwide. The theme is 'Evolution and Adaptation', with the conference program available to view here. ICCA 2018 will be held in the heart of the famous Sydney Harbour, and also promises a vibrant social calendar, including an opening ceremony at the Sydney Opera House.
For more information and to register under the Early Bird Special, please visit www.icca2018sydney.com. To view the flyer, please click here. Read more
