Since its launch in Q4 2025, the DVC Legal Series has provided a dedicated platform for leading practitioners, distinguished academics and members of the wider legal community to exchange knowledge, share professional insights and engage in meaningful discussion on timely legal developments.
In Q4 2026, the Series will be dedicated to Arbitration, featuring a programme of three special events bringing together distinguished practitioners and academics from Hong Kong and overseas, and offering a range of perspectives on contemporary developments in arbitration and dispute resolution.
The Q4 programme will feature a number of highlight events including:
[HKAW 2026 – DVC International Arbitration Conference] A Fractured World: Emerging Trends in International Dispute Resolution
- 20 October 2026 (Tue) | 5 PM
- HKIAC (38/F, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong)
- Keynote Speech: The Rt. Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, GBS
- Panel Discussion: Justice Georges Affaki, Dr Min Kyung Kim, John Scott SC, Catrina Lam SC, Calvin Cheuk SC
- Moderator: Jacqueline Law
- Closing remarks: Dr William Wong SC
[DVC–Oxford–HKU Visiting Fellowship Lecture] Guidance and Force
- 7 October 2026 (Wed) | 5 PM
- DVC Conference Centre (Address: 36/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong)
- Speaker: Professor Nicolaos Stavropoulos
[Joint DVC × LPAA Seminar] Practical Guide on Arbitration – Perspectives as Advocate and Arbitrator
- 13 October 2026 (Tue) | 1 PM
- DVC Conference Centre (Address: 36/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong)
- Speaker: Michael Lok
Featured Speakers Across the Q4 Series:
Joseph Lee, Joseph Wong, Tommy Cheung, Chun Ho Lai, Sharon Yuen, Rosa Lee, Howard Wong, Martin Lau, Isaac Wong, Bella Chen, Julian Poon, Dr Min Kyung Kim, Duncan Watson KC, Dr Mariel Dimsey
We invite you to join us in the upcoming sessions. In addition:
- CPD Accreditation from the Law Society of Hong Kong will be applied for.
- Refreshments (where applicable) will be served.
Please refer to the timetable below for the dates and times of each session.
Register now at https://forms.gle/SwGPCFQzbh1fkvBp9
Stay tuned for further updates on the Series!
