DVC Annual International Arbitration Conference, a highlight of the 2025 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, will take place in the coming week. This year, we are bringing together distinguished dispute resolution experts from the UK, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as the Mainland and Hong Kong to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by global enterprises operating across diverse markets.
- Date & Time: 21 October 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Venue: HKIAC, 38/F, Two Exchange Square,8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
We are thrilled to present the following highlights of the conference programme:
- Welcome Remarks by Ms Winnie Tam SC, Des Voeux Chambers
- Keynote Speech by The Honourable James Allsop AC, Atkin Chambers
- Panel Discussion: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬
- Speakers include:
- Prof Anton Asoskov, Council Member, HKIAC, Professor, Alexeev Research Centre of Private Law, Arbitrator, Russia/Israel
- Ms Diep Hoang, Partner, Dilinh Legal, Vietnam
- Ms Jing Li, Senior Partner, Winson Partners & Legal Consultants (文森律所), UAE/China
- Mr Jern-Fei Ng KC, King’s Counsel & Advocate, Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice), Foreign Lawyer, Lim Chee Wee Partnership (LCWP), Arbitrator, England/Singapore/Malaysia
- Moderator: Mr Adrian Lai JP, Des Voeux Chambers, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Speakers include:
Through a dynamic blend of real-world case studies and forward-looking perspectives, experts will decode the complexities of recent developments in the regional legal nuances impacting deal structuring and conflict resolution. Attendees will gain insight into dealing with disputes, navigate intricate regulatory environments with agility, safeguard investments in volatile yet opportunity-rich regions, and cultivate sustainable cross-border partnerships amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
This is a unique opportunity to garner wisdom from industry experts and network with like-minded professionals. We look forward to welcoming registered participants from Hong Kong Arbitration Week on the day.
