In collaboration with China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), the Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA)’s 75th Year Anniversary Special Event took place in Beijing during China Arbitration Week.
Bar Chairman Victor Dawes SC opened the event. Winnie Tam SC joined Anthony Neoh SC at the Fireside Discussion moderated by Martin Wong, sharing insightful war stories about arbitration’s past, present, and future. Jose Maurellet SC, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association moderated the second panel discussion on reducing costs in international arbitration, risk allocation, and maximizing contingency fees and third-party funding. Other panellists include barrister/arbitrator Kim Rooney, Che Chong Lau, Investment Manager and Senior Legal Counsel of Omni Bridgeway, and Yue Dai, Partner of King & Wood Mallesons.
The event was well attended by many seasoned mainland arbitration professionals. Old friends reconnected and new friendships were forged.