Des Voeux Chambers held its Annual International Arbitration Conference 2026 yesterday at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), as part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week. The conference brought together close to 200 guests from the international arbitration community to examine emerging challenges in international dispute resolution.
Hosted by our member, Paul Law, the conference opened with a keynote address by The Right Honourable the Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, GBS, who shared his perspectives on the future of international arbitration amid growing global uncertainty.
The Right Honourable the Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, GBS
DVC member Jacqueline Law then moderated a panel discussion on “A Fractured World: Emerging Trends in International Dispute Resolution“. The panellists were The Honourable Robert C. Tang, GBM SBS QC SC JP, Justice Georges Affaki, Dr Min Kyung Kim, John Scott SC, José Maurellet SC and Catrina Lam SC. The panel discussed:
- the implications of geopolitical risks and sanctions for contractual performance and enforcement
- framing, proving and adjudicating disputes arising from regions affected by instability
- the selection of appropriate arbitral seats and court support to the process
The Honourable Robert C. Tang, GBM SBS QC SC JP
Justice Georges Affaki
Dr Min Kyung Kim
John Scott SC
José Maurellet SC
Catrina Lam SC
Jacqueline Law
Dr William Wong SC, Head of Des Voeux Chambers, closed the conference and thanked the speakers and guests for their invaluable contributions.
Dr William Wong SC
Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us. We look forward to further exchanges and collaboration as the international dispute resolution landscape continues to evolve.
Participants can download more pictures here.
