September 11 2014 n JW marriott Hong Kong

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Benefits of attending:n discuss the latest trends in arbitration, mediation and litigation fundingn learn about the latest developments in key jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, malaysia,

vietnam and chinan broaden your options by exploring new adr methods and trends with our thought leadersn exchange views on dispute resolution venues throughout the regionn learn tips on best way to get money that you are owedn review developments in discovery and how you can benefitn explore tactics in managing your disputes and increase your chances of success

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Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution SummitSeptember 11 2014 n JW marriott Hong Kong

Asialaw is launching the Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit in Hong Kong on September 11 at the JW Marriot, Hong

Kong. Over the last 12 years, asialaw has held several successful annual events such as its market-leading In-house Counsel

Summit in Hong Kong. Building on this success and in response to the growing importance of dispute resolution methods in

Asia, this event is dedicated to giving you the latest developments and know-how when it comes to managing your disputes.

The event will focus on how dispute resolution is evolving for the in-house counsel around Asia and the best practices to have

in place to save business costs and resources.

The Summit will attract over 200 in-house counsel from the top Asia-based corporates and banks to discuss matters relating

to arbitration, mediation, litigation at key centres in the region and much more.

Registration is now open and free to corporate and bankers counsel. Contact emerald.mou@euromoneyasia.com to register.

Who should attend:n Corporate counsel

n Litigation counsel

n Barristers

n Accredited arbitrators and mediators

n Bankers counsel

To register, or for more information:Visit: www.asialaw.com/DRS2014 Call: +852 2842 6980Email: emerald.mou@euromoneyasia.com

Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution SummitSeptember 11 2014 n JW marriott Hong Kong

agENDa8.10 Registration

8.50 Welcome from asialaw

9.00 Keynote speech – Doreen Le Pichon, retired Justice of Appeal of the High Court

9.15 Balancing act: litigation, arbitration or other methods? n Overturning conventional wisdom: is arbitration actually better?

n How to keep your options open before a dispute occurs

n Negotiation and settlement: maintaining business relations

n Selecting the right team to fight a dispute: selecting your arbitration and

analysing the barrister’s role

n The general counsel’s role in controlling costs and managing timelines: guide to

early case management

n Effective dispute resolution: when and how to respond

Kim Rooney, international arbitrator, mediator and HK barrister, Gilt Chambers (Chair)

Sala Sihombing, director, Conflict Change Consulting

Mary Thomson, arbitration, mediator and barrister, Pacific & Stone Chambers

Timothy Yoo, senior litigation counsel and head of international disputes, CJ

Entertainment & Media

9.55 Future of international arbitration n Key trends across the region discussed

n Choosing the right venue: is it time to look beyond Hong Kong and

Singapore?

n Changes to the rules of arbitration: a view towards harmonisation?

n Is there a need for increased regulation?

n Expedited review: emergency arbitration and using it properly

n Practice trends to be aware of: joinder, consolidation, multiple contracts,

contingency fees and third party funding

Alfred Wu, partner, Fried Frank (Chair)

John Choong, partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Chiann Bao, secretary-general, HKIAC

Faris Shehabi, deputy head of legal services, KLRCA

Tatsuya Nakamura, general manager, JCAA

10.45 Networking & coffee break

11.05 Enforcement: ensuring you get the money you’re owed n Challenges of enforcing judgments and arbitral awards across jurisdictions

n Asset-tracing and recovery involving offshore structures and concealment schemes

n Remedies for judgment creditors such as litigation, winding up, receivership, etc.

n Focus on jurisdictions including Hong Kong, China, U.S., BVI and Cayman Islands

Shaun Wu, partner, Kobre & Kim (Chair)

Cosimo Borrelli, managing director, Borrelli Walsh

Neil McDonald, partner, Hogan Lovells

William McGovern, partner, Kobre & Kim

11.55 Effectively managing disputes in growing markets to conserve your business resources n Does the venue matter? A closer look at the benefits and drawbacks in key

emerging markets including Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore

and Malaysia

n International versus local arbitration: making the right choice for your situation

n Comparing the local courts’ enforcement attitude: where to go?

n Growth of Islamic finance disputes

n Take notice: where is the next ADR hub?

Benjamin Hughes, independent arbitrator and mediator (Chair)

Oliver Massmann, partner, Duane Morris (Vietnam)

Faris Shehabi, deputy head of legal services, KLRCA

Christopher To, executive director, Construction Industry Council

Eddee Ng, partner, Tan Kok Quan Partnership

12.45 Networking luncheon

13.40 Funding your dispute n How litigation funding works

n Attitudes towards litigation funding across Asia Pacific

n Paving the road for litigation funding in Hong Kong

n Practical tips for dealing with litigation funders

Ian De Witt, partner, Tanner De Witt Solicitors (Chair)

Clive Bowman, executive director, Bentham IMF

Jonty Lim, director and legal counsel, KPMG

14.20 Information governance: evidence in the hi-tech age n Using eDiscovery and managing legal data to minimise legal risks and costs

before disputes arise

n Best practices towards litigation readiness: what steps do you need to

take?

n Expectations of in-house counsel in preserving data and data privacy

n What are the key changes from the Pilot Scheme for Discovery and Provision of

Electronically Stored Documents?

n Entering a new era of information governance: how you need to keep up

Menachem Hasofer, partner, Mayer Brown JSM (Chair)

Davin Teo, director, Alvarez & Marsal

15.00 Networking & coffee break

15.20 Are you ready when the regulator comes knocking? n Implement an effective course of action before a regulatory inquiry: taking a

proactive approach

n Resolving regulatory concerns: understanding what investigators are looking for

n Don’t be a victim: importance of carrying out your due diligence on investments

n Effects of the SFC’s new powers to strike at overseas traders

n Recent cases to know under FCPA, trade sanctions and competition law

William Robinson, partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Chair)

John Hickin, partner, Mayer Brown JSM

Laurence Li, barrister, Temple Chambers

Angelina Kwan, head of equities compliance, CLSA

16.10 Disputes involving China: obstacles and traps to watch out for n What should you take notice of when it comes to CIETAC rules?

n Recent cases and how we can learn from them

n A guide to enforcement: overcoming the SOE challenge

n What counts as a state secret in China?

n Approaching court litigation without discovery

Yang Wantao, partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm (Chair)

Zou Weining, partner, Jun He Law Offices

Wang Wenying, secretary general, CIETAC Hong Kong Arbitration Center

Jim Jamison, general counsel – reputation and risk group, Deloitte

Fan Kun, assistant professor, Chinese University Hong Kong

17.00 Close of conference

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