Webinar Event Introduction

Since 2013, a group of prestigious Chinese legal practitioners have responded to BAC/BIAC’s call and undertaken to publish reviews and previews each year, mostly on legislative and practical movements in Chinese dispute resolution field, as well as the niche businesses in difference commercial sectors. Meantime, BAC/BIAC has organized correlated Annual Summits around the globe, encouraging discussion and reflection of the yearly issues included in the reviews and previews, contributing latest information about Chinese dispute resolution industry in English, as well as building trust between Chinese and Western Commercial Dispute Resolution community. The Annual Summits have acquired a reputation in gathering influential practitioners and key players in the field over the years. Talents would have valuable exchange of ideas and observations regarding commercial dispute resolution in China.

Webinar Event Agenda

15:00-15:10

Welcome Address

Moderator:

Dr. Ranse Howell, Director of International Arbitration, JAMS

Speaker:

Dr. Chen Fuyong, Deputy Secretary General of BAC/BIAC

15:10-16:30

Session One: Annual Review on Commercial Arbitration, Mediation and Sports Dispute Resolution in China

Moderator:

Professor Loukas Mistelis, QMUL

Speakers:

Ms. Zhao Fang, Partner of HuiZhong Law Firm

Ms. Wu Ying, Partner of Tiantong Law Firm

Mr. Jeffrey Benz, FCIArb, FCCA, CEDS, IMI Certified, CEDR Accredited, JAMS/4 New Square

Commentators:

Mr. Rimsky Yuen, SC, Temple Chambers

Ms. Marion Smith, Deputy Chair of the CIArb Board of Trustees

Mr. Stephen Townley, FCIArb, JAMS

16:30-17:30

Session Two: Annual Review on Construction and Energy Dispute Resolution in China

Moderator:

Mr. Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive of the AIFC Court and IAC

Speakers:

Mr. Zhou Xianfeng, Partner of Junhe Law firm

Mr. Chris Chi (Qi Xiaodong), Senior Partner/counsel of Lantai Law Firm

Commentators:

Professor Lawrence Boo, International Arbitrator

Mr. Abinash Barik, International Case Counsel, AIAC

17:30-18:30

Session Three: Annual Review on Financial and Investment Dispute Resolution in China

Moderator:

Dr. Ismail Selim, Director, CRCICA

Speakers:

Ms. Lyu Qi, Arbitrator of BAC/BIAC

Mr. Bao Zhi, Partner of Fenxun Partners

Commentators:

Dr. Nisit Intamano, Director of LLM Program at Sripatum University

Mr. Terry Yang, Partner, HONG KONG office of Clifford Chance LLP

18:30-19:30

Session Four: Annual Review on International Trade and IP Dispute Resolution in China

Moderator:

Mr. David Butler, AFSA

Speakers:

Ms. Xing Yuan, Partner of Huanzhong Law Firm

Ms. Li Fengfeng, Partner of Lifang & Partners

Commentators:

Ms. Kyongwha Chung, Covington & Burling LLP

Mr. Paul Ranjard, Partner, Wanhuida Intellectual Property

19:30-19:40

Closing Remarks

Moderator:

Dr. Ranse Howell, Director of International Arbitration, JAMS

Speaker:

Dr. Pasit Asawawattanaporn, President of APRAG, Managing Director of THAC