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:

Mr. Tao Jingzhou, Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

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，LLB MLE FCIArb, QMUL

Speakers:

Mr. Fei Ning, Managing Partner of HuiZhong Law Firm

Mr. David Gu, Partner of Tiantong Law Firm

Mr. Jeffery Benz, FCIArb, FCCA, CEDS, IMI Certified, CEDR Accredited, JAMS

Commentators:

Mr. Ing Loong Yang, Partner of Latham & Watkins LLP

Ms. Laura Abrahamson, FCIArb, International Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS

16:30-17:30

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

Moderator:

Mr. Eng Paul Karekezi, CEO of GIBB Africa Ltd

Speakers:

Mr. ZHOU Xianfeng, Partner of Junhe Law firm

Mr. Qi Xiao Dong (Chris), Senior Partner/counsel of Lantai Law Firm

Commentators:

Mr. Duncan Turner, AFSA

Mr. Alfred Wu, Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

17:30-18:30

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

Moderator:

Mr. Francis Xavier, S.C. RAJAH & TANN SINGAPORE LLP

Speakers:

Ms. LYU Qi, Deputy General Manager of Legal Affairs Department, China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd.

Mr. BAO Zhi, Partner of Fenxun Partners

Commentators:

Mr. Anton Ware, Partner of Arnold & Porter

Mr. Duarte G. Henriques, Partner of Victoria Associates

18:30-19:30

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

Moderator:

Ms. Raffaella Cavandoli, AMERELLER Legal Consultants

Speakers:

Ms. Xing Yuan, Partner of Huanzhong Law Firm

Ms. LI Fengfeng, Partner of Lifang & Partners

Commentators:

Mr. Bahari Yeow Tien Hong, Partner of Gan Partnership

Mr. Paul Tan, Partner of Cavenagh Law LLP

19:30-19:40

Closing Remarks

Speaker:

Professor. Zhang Yuejiao, WTO Appellate Body Former Chair and Judge, Dean of Institute for International Dispute Settlement, Tsinghua University