HKIAC Supporting Events

HKTDC is piloting a new SME support initiative called “T-box”, short for Transformation Sandbox, a free 3-month programme that helps SMEs upgrade and transform their businesses. Any HK-registered company can apply and choose from our 4 transformation goals: branding, e-commerce, manufacturing/supply chain relocation or new market development. TDC support staff will recommend relevant training workshops, individual advisors, provide market and funding info and help companies access business opportunities.

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Discussion Topics: 

Week 1: History, Sources, and Nature of International Investment Law

Week 2: Interpretation and Application of Investment Treaties; Investors and Investments

Week 3: Investment Contracts; Admission and Establishment; Expropriation

Week 4: Standards of Protection

Week 5: Reading Week

Week 6: State Responsibility and Attribution 

Week 7: Settling Investment Disputes (I)

Week 8: Settling Investment Disputes (II)

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Secretariat’s global knowledge series on infrastructure and construction disputes brings together seven interactive sessions exploring various aspects of infrastructure and construction disputes related to time, cost and damages observed in international arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. The panelists include renowned international arbitrators, senior lawyers and senior advocates who have kindly agreed to join with Secretariat experts in sharing their global experience and expertise on important subject matters.

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For the second session, Maxwell Chambers has partnered with Lawrence Teh, Senior Partner & Co-Head of the International Arbitration Practice of Dentons Rodyk, who will speak with prominent UK arbitrator Professor Julian Lew QC who is Head of the School of International Arbitration of Queen Mary University of London, and Arbitrator at Twenty Essex on the topic “Will Asia Change International Arbitration?”.

The conversation will be joined by Kevin Nash of SIAC, Nils Eliasson of HKIAC, and Sanjeev Kapoor of ICC International Court of Arbitration.

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Increasing international investment, the proliferation of international investment treaties and contracts have contributed to the development of international law that defines obligations between host States and foreign investors and refers to internationalized arbitration procedures for resolving related disputes. The FDI Moot addresses such investment disputes.

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The Asia-Pacific ADR Conference is an event where leading experts around the world discuss on recent ADR issues and share their insights. Over the years, it has become one of the most renowned and major ADR events in the Asia-Pacific legal community. KCAB INTERNATIONAL is very proud to celebrate its 10th Anniversary of Asia-Pacific ADR Conference with UNCITRAL, Ministry of Justice Korea, ICC, and Seoul IDRC who will be our co-hosts. The 10th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference is to be the flagship event of Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) 2021.

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SCL India announces its flagship event--the SCL India Conference 2021--slated to happen virtually on December 10-12, 2021. This is truly the most awaited construction law and arbitration event in India, given its past successes in 2017 and 2019 (organized biennially). This 3-day international conference will feature significant developments with a special focus on the future. The conference will bring together judges, lawyers, construction professionals, academicians, industry leaders, engineers and analysts, and other professionals from across the globe to engage in formative dialogues, deliberating upon the way forward for construction law and arbitration. Participants will be presented with an exclusive opportunity to indulge in various interactive events, like plenary discussions, debates, fireside chats, workshops, quizzes, and more. Registrations and partnership opportunities are Now Open! 

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On 17-30 January 2022, the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration will hold a Winter Academy "Exploring Centerpieces: Core Concepts of International Arbitration".

Together with the stellar lecturers the students will explore the most acute topics in the field of arbitration. The Academy will be held online in English.

Requirements: fluency in English and interest in dispute resolution. Experience, relevant internships and participation in moot courts may also be considered.

Participation fee: 200 EUR paid upon successful enrollment.

Deadline for applications: 31 October 2021. 

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