The LAWASIA Employment Law Conference 2023 is an international forum organized by LAWASIA and the Sabah Law Society, bringing together legal professionals to discuss the latest developments and trends in employment law. The conference is scheduled to take place from June 8 to June 10, 2023, at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Key topics to be covered include the evolving distinctions between employees and contractors, the intersection of employment and commercial law in mergers and acquisitions, the complexities of employment law reform, and the implications of artificial intelligence on employment practices. Sessions will also address the interface between employment law and social security, as well as challenges associated with remote work arrangements.
The event will feature keynote addresses from esteemed legal figures, including The Honourable Justice Ravindra S. Bhat of the Supreme Court of India and Ms. Melissa K. Pang, President of LAWASIA. Attendees will have opportunities for networking during scheduled breaks and a welcome reception, fostering connections among practitioners from various jurisdictions.
This conference is ideal for employment lawyers, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, and academics seeking to enhance their understanding of employment law in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants will gain valuable insights into current challenges and emerging trends, equipping them to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace effectively.
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Speakers(25)
Dato' Dr Cyrus V Das
Senior Legal Practitioner at Cyrus Das Advocates and Solicitors
Cyrus is a senior legal practitioner at the Malaysian Bar and the founding President of the Malaysian Society for Labour and Social Security Law.
Mr Amardeep Singh Toor
Partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Amardeep handles both litigation and advisory matters on all aspects of employment and industrial relations law, regularly appearing in the Industrial Court and higher courts.
Mr Amirali B. Nasir, MH, JP
Vice-President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Amirali is the Vice-President of the Law Society of Hong Kong and founder of Nasirs Solicitors, with extensive involvement in various legal committees.
Mr Bernard Banks
Chair, LAWASIA Employment Law Committee at LAWASIA
Bernard is a part-time mentor and internal adviser, former Consultant at Gibson Sheat Lawyers, and has consulted on employment law and labour market regulation in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr David Tiang
Founding Partner at Tiang & Partners
David is the Founding Partner of Tiang & Partners, focusing on governance, risk management, compliance, and corporate commercial matters in China and other Asia jurisdictions.
Mr John Dong
Partner at Baohua Law Firm
John is a partner at Shanghai Baohua Law Firm, China, and a NY (USA) admitted lawyer, specializing in labour law, employment law, arbitration/litigation, and related consultation services.
Mr Matt Lai
Attorney at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
Matt's practice areas include corporate, labor, M&A, and related dispute resolution, with extensive experience assisting foreign clients in Taiwan.
Mr Roger Chin
President at Sabah Law Society
Roger is the current President of the Sabah Law Society, with a background in dispute resolution, corporate & commercial, and intellectual property law.
Mr S.S Naganand
Senior Advocate at JUSTLAW - LAWASIA
Naganand is a Senior Advocate with almost four decades of legal experience, serving as Vice President of the Bar Association of India and involved with LAWASIA.
Mr Saurabh Prakash
Lawyer at Saurabh A P & Co
Saurabh is a fourth-generation lawyer with 35 years of practice, specializing in employment laws, and practices mainly before the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Mr Thomas Peter Wijaya
Attorney at AKSET
Thomas is a key member at AKSET for labor/employment matters, as well as work related to non-governmental organizations and aid-funded projects in Indonesia.
Mr Yeong Hui Yap
Attorney at Chooi & Company Advocates & Solicitors
Yeong Hui deals with all areas of employment and industrial relations law, including the employment aspects of mergers & acquisitions and restructuring exercises.
Ms Chisako Takaya
Attorney at Mori Hameda and Associates
Chisako has 29 years of legal experience handling complex employment, litigation, cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.
Ms Janice Wong Heu Fun
Partner at Leong & Wong Advocates
Janice handles dismissal cases, mainly representing employers in the Industrial Court, and provides employment advisory work including retrenchment and voluntary separation schemes.
Ms Keat Ching Wong
Partner at Zul Rafique & Partners
Keat Ching is a Partner of the Industrial Relations & Dispute Resolution practice group at ZUL RAFIQUE & Partners, with extensive experience in employment law.
Ms Lia Alizia
Managing Partner at Makarim & Taira S
Lia is a talented lawyer, litigator, and leading advisor to many top businesses worldwide, with over 20 years of experience in managing legal aspects of commercial, transactional, and corporate governance matters.
Ms May Lu
Managing Partner at Shanghai Yaowang Law Firm
May is the Managing Partner of Shanghai YaoWang Law Offices, with nearly 18 years of experience in anti-bribery and corruption law, employment law, and corporate law.
Ms Melissa K Pang, BBS, MH, JP
President at LAWASIA
Melissa is the current President of LAWASIA and the Immediate Past President of the Law Society of Hong Kong, with a practice in commercial law, property law, and litigation.
Ms Selvamalar Alagaratnam
Head of Employment Practice at Skrine
Selvamalar is the head of Skrine's Employment practice, providing integrated support on all employment/human resource-related matters to a wide range of clients.
Ms Sherry Xi
Attorney at Baohua Law Firm
Sherry has extensive work experience in labor law and related areas, specializing in HR and labor law-related cases, and establishing labor and HR management systems.
Ms Shweta Bharti
Senior Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners
Shweta is the Senior Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, with over 20 years of experience in dispute resolution, corporate and commercial laws, and ESG.
Ms Tina Wang
Partner and Director at River Delta Law Firm Overseas Labor & Employment Law Center
Tina is the Partner and Director of the Overseas L&E law center of River Delta Law Firm, specializing in overseas labor and employment law.
Ms Yeonjae Kim
Attorney at Lawfirm Law-Win
Yeonjae is an attorney at Lawfirm Law-Win, focusing on representing diverse individuals in various positions and holding a Judicial Interpreter License.
The Honourable Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
Judge at Supreme Court of India
Justice Bhat completed his LL.B. from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, and has served as a judge in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
The Right Honourable Dato' Abdul Rahman bin Sebli
Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak at Malaysian Judiciary
Dato' Abdul Rahman bin Sebli is the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, with a distinguished career in the Malaysian Judiciary.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15-17, 2023
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Shangri-La Tanjung Aru
- Pricing
- AUD 350 - AUD 1,100
- Audience
- Employment lawyers, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, academics
- CLE Credits
- Certificate of attendance available upon request to assist in obtaining CLE/CPD points in relevant jurisdictions.