Asia Forum: 5th International Arbitration, Corporate Fraud & Anti-Trust Summit — Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Local Time
August 21, 2025
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
This will be conducted in English and according to Hong Kong local time.
The Asia Forum: 5th International Arbitration, Corporate Fraud & Anti-Trust Summit — Hong Kong is scheduled on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at the HFW Hong Kong office, centrally located in the city. This event will entitle 6 CPD points for full day attendance – upon approval from Law Society of Hong Kong.
We are delighted to invite a group of local and international speakers at the summit whom will be presenting on various topics in relations to international arbitration, fraud and anti-trust. Speakers will share theie insights and upcoming trends, providing updates to assist businesses to avoid arbitration as well as tips and tricks. It will also be an excellent platform to mingle with fellow legal professionals in the region. For more information, please refer to the flyer. Download
Registration is now open, so don’t miss your chance to join this annual CPD event in Hong Kong and meet with fellow legal professionals.
If you are interested to sponsor or speak at the event, contact Jason at jason.sinclair@legalplus-asia.com for package details. For registrations details, contact Bettina at legalpluseventsasia@legalplus-asia.com.
Program
The organiser reserves the right to change the program without prior notice.
- Welcome Address by Chairman
Robert Pé, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Arbitration Chambers - Opening Address by HFW
Peter Murphy, Partner, HFW - Keynote Session: Recent Developments Affecting Global International Arbitration and the Outlook for 2025
Dr Caroline Kenny KC, Chartered Arbitrator
- 1st Grand Panel: Asia — Enforcement & Invalidity of Awards: Understanding Arbitration Clauses & Monetising an Award — Regional Issues to Consider
Moderator: Randolph Khoo, Managing Director, Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier
Panellists:
• Kevin Warburton, Partner, HFW
• Ben Bury, Director, Group General Counsel, Gammon Construction Limited
• Leonora Riesenburg, Independent Chartered Arbitrator and Accredited Mediator, INTADR DMCC
- 2nd Grand Panel: The Need for Speed: Advising GCs on Emergency Arbitration & Expedited Procedures: Dealing with Non Compliance, Efficiency & Regional / Cultural Issues
Moderator: Jeremy Bartlett, S.C. Barrister, Princes Chambers
- M&A Disputes in Hong Kong, China & Asia
- Tech Disputes & Rise of AI
- 3rd Grand Panel: Art of Negotiation – Tactical Issues in Why Arbitration, Why Mediation and Why Not?
Moderator: Brenda Horrigan, Independent Arbitrator
Panellists:
• Gary Gao, Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm
• Queenie Lau SC, Barrister, Temple Chambers - 4th Grand Panel: Cross-border Director, Shareholder & Stakeholders Disputes — Best Practices and Tips for Inhouse Counsels
Moderator: Edward Beeley, Partner, HFW
Panellists:
• Kevin Hong, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
• Winnie Tam SC, Independent Arbitrator - Rise of Crypto & Digital Disputes and Regulations: Asia Overview
- Anti -Trust: Back to the Future: Monopolisation & Dominance and the Long Road Ahead
- 5th Grand Panel: Anti-Trust Law — Compliance & Regulatory Issues with Hong Kong & Foreign Companies
Moderator: Catrina Lam S.C., Des Voeux Chambers
Panellists
• Howard Chan, Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
- Data Protection & Cyber Crime Issues in Hong Kong
- 6th Grand Panel: Corporate Fraud — Antibribery, AML & FCPA in Hong Kong & The region — Advising Companies on Compliance & Regulatory Updates in 2025
Registration Details
To register, please complete the registration form and return to events@legalplus-asia.com
Includes refreshments, networking lunch and cocktail reception. CPD points will be given upon approval from Law Society of Hong Kong
Special Price for In-house/ General Counsel: HKD 450
To register under this special price, please complete the registration form and email to events@legalplus-asia.com
Offer only applicable to In-house/ General Counsel from non law or consulting firms and limited to one per company.
Registration Fee for Law/Risk Management Firms
Early Bird Rate: USD 359 / HKD 2,817 (on or before 17 July 2025)
Normal Rate: USD 429 / HKD 3,366 (from 18 July 2025)