05 May 2024 to 08 May 2024
HKIAC regularly participates in events related to the Belt and Road Initiative. Details of upcoming and past events are listed below.
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Upcoming Events | |
HKIAC Commercial and Investment Arbitration WorkshopHKIAC has organised a workshop for government representatives on the dispute resolution frameworks applicable to disputes arising out of Belt and Road projects. The workshop will be conducted by experienced international arbitration practitioners and will consist of short lectures and interactive discussions. |
27 Jun 2018 Jakarta |
Belt & Road SummitHKIAC is a supporting organization for the “Belt and Road Summit” jointly organised by the Government of the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Representatives of HKIAC will welcome delegates to its exhibition space to discuss ways to mitigate risk in Belt and Road transactions. |
28 Jun 2018 Hong Kong |
Annual Conference of the China Academy of Private International LawHKIAC Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Representative of HKIAC’s Shanghai Office, Dr. Ling Yang, will discuss the Belt and Road Initiative and private international law. |
21 - 22 Jul 2018 Yinchuan |
The Effective Use of Commercial Dispute ResolutionHKIAC has organised a seminar aimed at the legal and business community in Myanmar who are looking for a practical introduction on how best to use arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in commercial matters from the contract drafting stage to the commencement of proceedings.
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24 July Yangon |
HKIAC Arbitration Clause Negotiation Workshop - Honing the Art of NegotiationHKIAC has organised its Arbitration Clause Negotiation Workshop for business and legal professionals in Myanmar handling cross border contracts. The workshop will feature a real-time negotiation over an arbitration clause to be included in an agreement concerning a Chinese private equity fund’s investment in a joint venture through a Myanmar company. The issues arsing will be increasingly relevant since the establishment of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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25 July Yangon |
PAST EVENTS | |
Kunming International Friendship Cities Cooperation and Development Conference 2018HKIAC Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Representative of HKIAC’s Shanghai Office, Dr. Ling Yang, discussed the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong arbitration under the Belt and Road Initiative. The theme of this year's conference, which was organised by the Kunming Municipal People’s Government, is "International Commercial Arbitration Services Promoting Exchange and Cooperation among International Friend Cities".
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15 Jun 2018 Kunming |
HKIAC Pre-arbitration Strategy Workshop: Maximising Recovery in International Infrastructure DisputesHKIAC organised a workshop for the legal and business community in Vietnam on how to formulate the most effective dispute resolution strategy when faced with disputes of the type that will arise from complex construction projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. |
7 Jun 2018 Ho Chi Minh City |
Stanford Law School Guest LectureHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, gave a guest lecture to students at Stanford Law School on Hong Kong, HKIAC, and international arbitration, which covered Hong Kong’s history and unique constitutional structure under the "One Country Two Systems" arrangement, and HKIAC’s and Hong Kong’s role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. |
1 Jun 2018 Silicon Valley |
Hong Kong’s Legal and Dispute Resolution Services under the Belt and Road InitiativeHKIAC Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Representative of HKIAC’s Shanghai Office, Dr. Ling Yang, addressed the role of HKIAC in resolving disputes arising out of the Belt and Road Initiative. The seminar was co-organised and supported by the Department of Commerce of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the Guangxi Lawyers’ Association. |
17 May 2018 Nanning |
Belt and Road Investment Disputes: The International Legal Landscape for Chinese Investors and CounterpartiesHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, and members of 20 Essex Street explored the strategies and dispute resolution options available to protect Chinese investors and their counterparties in Belt and Road projects. |
8 May 2018 Hong Kong |
Nansha International Arbitration ConferenceHKIAC ADR Counsel, Carrie Shang, addressed the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on dispute resolution in Hong Kong. The event was co-organised by the China Nansha International Arbitration Center and Guangzhou Arbitration Commission. |
19 - 20 Apr 2018 Nansha, Guangzhou |
Inauguration Ceremony of the Belt and Road General Chamber of CommerceHKIAC Deputy Counsel, Michelle Shi, and HKIAC Marketing and Events Coordinator, Hermione Lam, attended the inaugural ceremony of the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce.
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17 Apr 2018 Hong Kong |
China's Belt and Road Initiative - "Seeing is Believing": The Need for Tailor Made Dispute Resolution MechanismsHKIAC Business Development Deputy Director, Kiran Sanghera, addressed whether there is a need for a tailor-made dispute resolution process to resolve disputes arising out of the Belt and Road Initiative together with panelists from Malaysia, Mainland China, India and Hong Kong. The panel discussion was organised by the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) as part of the 28th IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference.
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15 Mar 2018 Manila |
Finance Asia: Belt and Road Connected – Invest PhilippinesHKIAC Business Development Deputy Director, Kiran Sanghera, addressed the importance of considering appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms when negotiating Belt and Road contracts as part of a panel session on how the Belt and Road Initiative would develop cross-border cooperation and connectivity between ASEAN nations. |
30 Jan 2018 Manila |
Strategies and Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative – Leveraging Hong Kong's Advantages, Meeting the Country's NeedsHKIAC Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Representative of HKIAC’s Shanghai Office, Dr. Ling Yang, and HKIAC Council Member, Fei Ning, joined the Hong Kong delegation at this event co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce (BRGCC) targeting state-owned enterprises. |
18 Jan 2018 Beijing |
Investment protection along the Belt and Road InitiativeHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, addressed HKIAC’s role in resolving disputes arising out of the Belt and Road Initiative as part of the CMS HKIAC International Law Lecture series. Speakers shared their insights into the Belt and Road Initiative, the opportunities and risks associated with it, and on structuring and protecting investments. |
13 Dec 2017 Shanghai |
East Lake International Forum on Law: The Belt and Road Initiative and International Dispute ResolutionHKIAC Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Representative of HKIAC’s Shanghai office, Dr. Ling Yang discussed Hong Kong’s role in handling disputes arising out of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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25 Nov 2017 Wuhan |
Maritime Law Seminar & International Maritime Policy Forum Under “One Belt One Road”HKIAC Council member, Danny Mok, spoke at the seminar (one of the most established seminars in international maritime law and shipping practice in China). The seminar covered legal and practical issues in the maritime and shipping industry. |
24 - 25 Nov 2017 Shenzhen |
International Arbitration in Mongolia: Navigating the Next FrontierHKIAC Managing Counsel, Wesley Pang, spoke at a full day conference organised by Shearman & Sterling and HKIAC. The conference addressed how Mongolian parties can manage legal risks and disputes under the Belt and Road Initiative, the new arbitration law of Mongolia, its investment treaty landscape, and how to close deals and resolve disputes in the mining industry. |
22 Nov 2017 Ulaanbaatar |
Navigating the Belt and Road: Opportunities for the Maritime IndustryHKIAC Business Development Deputy Director, Kiran Sanghera, moderated a panel discussion adressing how the maritime industry can maximise opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative whilst also managing risk. The event was organised by HKIAC as part of Hong Kong Maritime Week. |
20 Nov 2017 Hong Kong |
Construction at Home and on the Belt and RoadHKIAC supported the Society of Construction Law’s 2017 Conference which addressed some of the most cutting edge issues facing the construction industry in Hong Kong, with presentations from government officials, employers, contractors, consultants and eminent local and international professionals. The conference addressed the regulation of the construction industry, recent and future developments and Hong Kong's role in the Belt & Road Initiative. |
3 Nov 2017 Hong Kong |
The Lifecycle of a Construction Project along the Belt and RoadHKIAC Belt and Road Advisory Committee members, Peter Burnett (Standard Chartered), Vincent Connor (Pinsent Masons), and Jihong Wang (Zhong Lun Law Firm) examined the various stages of a construction project from the perspective of different participants commonly encountered along the Belt and Road (financier, construction company, lawyer and insurer). The session was part of the ADR in Asia Conference organised by HKIAC, the flagship event of the annual Hong Kong Arbitration Week.
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17 Oct 2017 Hong Kong |
Belt & Road SummitHKIAC supported the “Belt and Road Summit” jointly organised by the Government of the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Representatives of HKIAC welcomed delegates to its exhibition space to discuss ways to mitigate risk in Belt and Road transactions. |
11 Sep 2017 Hong Kong |
Belt & Road International Financial Cooperation Annual ConferenceHKIAC was pleased to support this Conference organised by the Dashun Foundation and the Hong Kong Financial Assets Management Ltd which discussed practical ways to boost international cooperation by building a new financial cooperation platform under the Belt and Road initiative. |
4 Sep 2017 Hong Kong |
Ascension or decline? HK as the 'super-connector' in One Belt, One RoadHKIAC Counsel, James Ng, spoke at the HKU-Durham Global Economic Forum 2017 aimed at providing a platform for experts from the academic field and the political field to share their opinions on the opportunities and challenges of Belt and Road initiative for China and Hong Kong. |
2 Sep 2017 Hong Kong |
Belt and Road Arbitration Theory and Practice International ForumHKIAC Deputy Counsel, Ziyi Huang, spoke at the Forum about the role of Hong Kong arbitration and HKIAC in the Belt and Road Initiative. The forum covered arbitration issues arising in the context of the Belt and Road initiative. The topics addressed included the development of the Chinese arbitration industry, enforcement of international arbitral awards and internet law. |
14 Jul 2017 Jiujiang |
Risky Business: Political Risk Insurance in the OBOR JurisdictionsHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, addressed the enforcement of awards in Hong Kong against Chinese state-owned entities and the doctrine of crown immunity at the the fourth CMS HKIAC International Law Lecture organised by CMS Hasche Sigle and HKIAC. Other topics included how political risk insurance in Belt and Road jurisdictions can be used to hedge against the risks of investing in the emerging jurisdictions along the Belt and Road. |
12 Jul 2017 Hong Kong |
Legal and Contracting Essentials for Belt and Road Infrastructure ProjectsHKIAC supported the conference co-organised by the Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID) of The University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute (HKLTI), and the Alternative Disputes Resolution Committee of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE ADR Committee) providing practical and insightful training on common contracting issues facing construction professionals every day that bring about contractual disputes. |
16 Jun 2017 Hong Kong |
The Belt and Road: A Catalyst for Connectivity, Convergence and CollaborationHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, spoke at the Belt and Road Conference organised by the Law Society of Hong Kong on Resolving Disputes in Cross-Border Trade. The Conference provided a regional platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas on the legal issues arising out of the Belt and Road initiative. The Law Society signed a “Hong Kong Manifesto” with 37 law associations from 22 jurisdictions along the Belt and Road to encourage connectivity and collaboration amongst Belt and Road countries. |
12 May 2017 Hong Kong |
Arbitration in the time of One Belt One RoadHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, delivered the guest lecture at the 24th Seoul IDRC Lecture. Sarah addressed the issues relevant to Belt and Road disputes in the context of international commercial arbitration including disputes involving multiple parties and multiple instruments; details on contracting with Chinese parties, including Chinese State-Owned Entities; and the selection of an appropriate seat for such disputes. Sarah also addressed select issues in investment treaty arbitration in the context of BRI disputes. |
28 Apr 2017 Seoul |
The Belt and Road Initiative: Investments in the PhilippinesHKIAC Secretary-General, Sarah Grimmer, addressed HKIAC's role in disputes arising out of the Belt and Road Initiative involving the Philippines. HKIAC organised this event to explore how investment opportunities in the Philippines can be maximised whilst ensuring that parties to investment projects are well-protected. |
28 Mar 2017 Manila |
