REGISTRATION IS OPEN SIAC Beijing Conference
Beijing, China | 3 November 2015 | Grand Millennium Beijing
Managing Risks with International Arbitration: Effective Tools for Asian Parties
To see the Chinese version of the programme, click here.
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PROGRAMME*
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0830-0930
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Registration
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0930-0935
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Opening Remarks by Ms Lim Seok Hui, CEO, SIAC and SIMC
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0935-0945
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Welcome Address by Dr Yu Jian Long, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General, CIETAC and CMAC
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0945-1000
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Keynote Address by Mr Gary Born, President, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Chair, International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
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1000-1100
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Session 1
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TOOLS FOR EMPOWERING CORPORATE COUNSEL: CHOICE OF SEAT, DRAFTING THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, AND SELECTING THE PROPER DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM This Panel will discuss how to handle international disputes from a corporate perspective. It will explore:
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How in-house counsel can prepare for a potential dispute |
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How to advise a Chinese multinational company with cross-border disputes, and the relevance of dispute resolution mechanisms and treaty protection when trading with foreign companies |
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The importance of the seat of arbitration - how the seat can help achieve an effective arbitration |
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The basics of drafting effective arbitration agreements, how to avoid common drafting errors, choice of seat and the SIAC Model Clause |
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Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clause: benefits and thorns |
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How to select arbitrators/mediators and tips on interviewing prospective arbitrators |
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How SIAC-SIMC’s Arb-Med-Arb service can help parties save time and costs |
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| Moderator: |
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Mr Friven Yeoh, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP |
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Mr Arthur Dong, Partner, Anjie Law Firm |
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Ms Lim Seok Hui, CEO, SIAC and SIMC |
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Mr Nicolas Song, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP |
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1100-1130
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Coffee/Tea Break
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1130-1245
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Session 2
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CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATIONS AND USE OF EMERGENCY ARBITRATOR AND EXPEDITED PROCEDURES IN CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATIONSSpeakers will discuss best practices and issues that may arise in arbitrations involving construction disputes, such as:
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Ensuring the most time- and cost-effective approaches in dealing with complex construction claims – use of technology, witness conferencing, directions on documentary evidence and bifurcation of proceedings |
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The Emergency Arbitrator and Expedited Procedure provisions – how do they work? |
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Using Emergency Arbitrators in construction disputes, e.g. injunctive relief relating to performance bonds and guarantees |
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What kinds of construction cases are suitable for an Expedited Procedure? Does quantum matter – are Expedited Procedures ever suitable for arbitrations where large amounts are at stake? |
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The use of party-appointed expert witnesses and tribunal-appointed experts and its increasing relevance to China-related arbitrations |
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Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai SC, Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP |
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Dr Christopher Boog, Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer |
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Mr Steven Lim, Partner, Nabarro LLP |
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Mr Soh Lip San, Partner, Rajah & Tann LLP |
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1245-1400
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Lunch
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1400-1515
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Session 3
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CIVIL AND COMMON LAW APPROACHES TO THE ARBITRAL PROCESS AND PRACTICAL TIPS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRAL AWARDSThis Panel will examine the distinctions between civil and common law approaches to the arbitral process, as well as the challenges faced by parties in the enforcement of arbitral awards. It will explore:
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Differences between civil and common law approaches to cross-examination, document production and witness conferencing – can there be harmonisation? |
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Cross-examination of witnesses – what are the cultural considerations you should consider? |
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Challenging arbitral awards – the differences between setting aside and resisting enforcement of awards |
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How the arbitral institution can help in the enforcement process - what does the scrutiny process of draft awards involve? |
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Practical tips for the enforcement of arbitral awards |
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| Moderator: |
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Ms Sophia Feng, Head (China), SIAC |
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| Panellists: |
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Mr Oommen Mathew, Partner, Eversheds LLP |
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Mr Huang Tao, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons |
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Ms Yvonne Zhang, Managing Director, FTI Consulting |
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Mr Patrick Zheng, Partner, Clyde & Co |
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1515-1545
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Coffee/Tea Break
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1545-1645
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Session 4
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INVESTMENT ARBITRATION AND THE FUTURE OF INVESTOR-STATE DISPUTES IN ASIAThis Panel will look at recent trends in investment arbitration. It will examine the future of international investment protection and investor-state dispute settlement, with a discussion on recent investment arbitration cases involving Asian parties.
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Mr Mark Mangan, Partner, Dechert LLP |
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| Panellists: |
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Mr Gary Born, President, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Chair, International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr |
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Mr Cao Lijun, Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm; Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration |
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Mr Alvin Yeo SC, Senior Partner, WongPartnership LLP; Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration |
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1645
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End of Conference
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*This programme is subject to change.
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The registration period is from 10 October 2015 00:00 to 03 November 2015 18:00 
