We are delighted to invite you to a special evening session jointly organised by Des Voeux Chambers (DVC) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), bringing together leading legal experts to explore complex legal issues arising from the interplay between arbitration and insolvency from both common law and civil law perspectives.
The panel will analyze divergent jurisdictional approaches including landmark rulings in Re Guy Kwok-Hung Lam [2023] HKCFA 9, Sian Participation Corp [2024] UKPC 16, and AnAn Group [2020] SGCA 33 and discuss:
- Practical implications for cross-border insolvency disputes
- Strategic impact on current and future arbitration proceedings
- The role and relevance of the law governing the arbitration agreement
Our distinguished speakers include:
Opening Remarks: Ms Kiran Sanghera, Deputy Secretary-General, HKIAC
Panel Discussion
– The Honourable Mr Justice Jonathan Harris, Judiciary, HKSAR
– Dr Min Kyung Kim, Independent Neutral, Des Voeux Chambers
– Ms Sun Huawei, Vice-Chair, HKIAC
– Mr Thomas Walsh, Vice-Chair, HKIAC
Moderator: Mr José Maurellet SC, Senior Counsel, Des Voeux Chambers
Event Details
- Date & Time: September 7, 2026 (Monday) | 5:30 PM (HKT)
- Venue: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (Address: 38th Floor, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong)
Register Now: https://forms.gle/CzNLmL7SW9HJ62d1A
All registrations are subject to confirmation and will be confirmed by email on a rolling basis.
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful session!
