International Dispute Resolution Conference 2019
The International Dispute Resolution Conference 2019 was a one-day event held on April 17, 2019, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organized by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (HKMC), and the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), in collaboration with the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the conference aimed to foster discussions on emerging trends in dispute resolution and the impact of the newly approved "Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation" on the international business environment.
The conference featured four sub-themes: the trend of using international dispute resolution to address trading and investment disputes; the Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation; state-to-state dispute resolution and investor-state dispute resolution; and mediation as a smart way to resolve international intellectual property disputes. These topics were explored through presentations and panel discussions by over 25 international and regional experts, practitioners, academics, judges, and senior government officials.
The event provided a unique opportunity for experts, practitioners, officials, scholars, entrepreneurs, and those interested in dispute resolution to exchange ideas and network with others across the globe. With more than 850 participants in attendance, the conference facilitated meaningful discussions and collaborations among professionals in the field.
The conference was particularly relevant for legal professionals, mediators, arbitrators, academics, and business leaders involved in international trade and investment. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest developments in dispute resolution and the implications of new international agreements, enhancing their ability to navigate and manage cross-border disputes effectively.
Speakers(27)
Dr. Christopher To
Executive Director at Construction Industry Council
Dr. Christopher To is the Executive Director of the Construction Industry Council and an experienced arbitrator and mediator.
Dr. Francis Law Wai Hung
President at Hong Kong Mediation Centre (HKMC)
Dr. Francis Law Wai Hung is the President of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre and Chairman of the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute.
H.E. Mr. Xie Feng
Commissioner at Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR
H.E. Mr. Xie Feng serves as the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Mr. Christopher To
Barrister-at-Law at Gilt Chambers
Mr. Christopher To is a Barrister-at-Law at Gilt Chambers with expertise in arbitration and mediation.
Mr. David W. Rivkin
Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Mr. David W. Rivkin is a Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and former President of the International Bar Association.
Mr. Gary Born
Chair at International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Mr. Gary Born is the Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.
Mr. Justin D'Agostino
Global Head of Dispute Resolution at Herbert Smith Freehills
Mr. Justin D'Agostino is the Global Head of Dispute Resolution at Herbert Smith Freehills, with extensive experience in international arbitration.
Mr. Liu Chunhua
Minister of Legal Department at Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR
Mr. Liu Chunhua is the Minister of the Legal Department at the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR.
Mr. Matthew Gearing, QC
Partner at Allen & Overy
Mr. Matthew Gearing is a Queen's Counsel and Partner at Allen & Overy, specializing in international arbitration.
Mr. Michael Moser
Arbitrator at 20 Essex Street Chambers
Mr. Michael Moser is an arbitrator at 20 Essex Street Chambers and former Chair of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
Mr. Neil Kaplan, CBE, QC, SBS
Arbitrator at International Arbitration Chambers
Mr. Neil Kaplan is an arbitrator at International Arbitration Chambers and former President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Mr. Paul Starr
Partner at King & Wood Mallesons
Mr. Paul Starr is a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons, specializing in construction and engineering disputes.
Mr. Peter Rees, QC
Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers
Mr. Peter Rees is a Queen's Counsel at 39 Essex Chambers, specializing in international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Mr. Rimsky Yuen, GBM, SC, JP
Senior Counsel at Temple Chambers
Mr. Rimsky Yuen is a Senior Counsel at Temple Chambers and former Secretary for Justice of the Department of Justice of the HKSAR.
Mr. Ye Jun
Deputy Director General at Department of Treaty and Law, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM)
Mr. Ye Jun is the Deputy Director General of the Department of Treaty and Law at the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China.
Ms. Anna Joubin-Bret
Secretary at United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
Ms. Anna Joubin-Bret is the Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law and Director of the Division on International Trade Law in the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations.
Ms. Athita Komindr
Head at UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Ms. Athita Komindr serves as the Head of the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific.
Ms. Chiann Bao
Arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers
Ms. Chiann Bao is an arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers and former Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
Ms. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Professor of Law at University of Geneva
Ms. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is a Professor of Law at the University of Geneva and a renowned international arbitrator.
Ms. Judith Gill, QC
Partner at Allen & Overy
Ms. Judith Gill is a Queen's Counsel and Partner at Allen & Overy, specializing in international arbitration.
Ms. Lucy Reed
President at Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Ms. Lucy Reed is the President of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and former Director of the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore.
Ms. Sarah Grimmer
Secretary-General at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Ms. Sarah Grimmer is the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
Ms. Teresa Cheng, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice at Department of Justice, HKSAR
Ms. Teresa Cheng is the Secretary for Justice of the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Ms. Wendy Miles, QC
Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Ms. Wendy Miles is a Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, specializing in international arbitration.
Ms. Winnie Tam, SC, JP
Senior Counsel at Des Voeux Chambers
Ms. Winnie Tam is a Senior Counsel at Des Voeux Chambers and former Chairperson of the Hong Kong Bar Association.
The Hon Mr. Justice Jeremy Poon
Justice of Appeal at Court of Appeal of the High Court, Judiciary of the HKSAR
The Hon Mr. Justice Jeremy Poon is a Justice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal of the High Court in the Judiciary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Hon Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS
Chief Executive at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
The Hon Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Event Details
- Date
- June 28, 2019
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- N201, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Pricing
- Free Admission
- Audience
- Legal professionals, mediators, arbitrators, academics, business leaders
- CLE Credits
- 7.5 CPD points from HKMC, IDRRMI, FDRC, HKMAAL, and The Law Society of Hong Kong
- Attendees
- Over 850 participants