The presentation will address some of the practical issues in choosing between English law and New York law – told from the perspective of a lawyer/advocate who has practiced in both systems – as well as some other frequently-used candidates for governing law.
This event is now FULL HOUSE. If you are interested in joining, please email events@hkiac.org. We will send a confirmation email should spaces become available.
Jointly organised by the National University of Singapore’s Centre for International Law (CIL) and the Faculty of Law, the 2015 Singapore International Arbitration Academy will bring together some of the world’s leading experts in international arbitration for an 11-day programme designed specifically for government officials, private practitioners and legal academics.
The panelists from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico will provide an overview of the key trends and areas for foreign trade and investment in Latin America, discuss practical ways to protect foreign investments and trade arrangements, highlight common obstacles for foreign parties, and address how best to manage risk and avoid disputes.
With the theme "Reshaping Banking For the New Normal", this year’s HKIB Annual Banking Conference will look at how banks can prepare for these challenges and find a new formula to obtain sustainable, resilient growth. With a main plenary session in the morning and specialized streams in the afternoon, the event is specifically tailored for mid-senior level banking professionals looking for macro views and actionable takeaways. This flagship event will attract over 600 delegates including bankers from Mainland China and Macau.
HKMC is jointly organizing a One-Day Mediation Conference “Mediate First, Mediate in Hong Kong” with Joint Mediation Helpline Office and Shanghai Commercial Mediation Centre on 27 November, 2014 from 9:00-17:15 at the Owners Box 3/F Member Stand I Happy Valley Racecourse. Speakers from different sectors in Hong Kong including legal, construction and commercial, and experts from Shanghai & Qianhai, China will share their views on the beauty and the beast of mediation in Hong Kong as a means to resolve business disputes between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
In collaboration with the Taiwan Bar Association, HKIAC will present a half-day workshop to walk you through some of the most common issues in relation to arbitration in East Asia. We will be joined by a team of international and local dispute resolution experts who will tool you up with the necessary skills and techniques to manage arbitrations, emergency arbitrator procedures, and enforcement proceedings in East Asia.
