Global Roundtable Discussion on Corruption and Arbitration

18:00 (GMT+08:00)
22:00 (GMT+08:00)
ClassroomWithers, 30/F United Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.
English

Corruption remains a critical challenge in international arbitration, jeopardizing the validity and enforceability of awards. Drawing on the ICC’s report “Red Flags or Other Indicators of Corruption in International Arbitration,” this event explores practical perspectives on corruption in arbitration. Join this essential conversation to enhance your ability to safeguard the integrity of your practice and the arbitral system.

Networking cocktails for this event is kindly provided by co-organizers.

Venue: Withers, 30/F United Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.

Prior registration is required. To enjoy networking cocktails, attendees are encouraged to arrive before 18:00. 

18:00-18:30

Registration and cocktails
18:30-18:40 

Welcome Remarks

  • Vera He, Deputy Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia

  • Dr. Thomas Law, CEO, IbraChina
18:40-19:00 

Keynote Speech

  • Prof. Jeffrey Waincymer, Independent Arbitrator & Mediator 
  
19:00-20:00

Roundtable Discussion

  • Prof. Jeffrey Waincymer, Independent Arbitrator & Mediator  
  • Gary Gao, Member, ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission; Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm
  • Junying Li, Director of the Claims Support Center for the Overseas Business Unit, Power Construction Corporation of China / PowerChina International Group.
  • Caroline Thomas, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator

Moderated by:

  • Dr. Cesar Pereira, C.Arb FCIArb, President, CIArb; Partner, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini

  • Cristen Bauer, Director of External Affairs, CIArb
20:00-20:05

Closing Remarks

  • Sherlin Tung, Director CEO, Vis East Moot; Consultant & Independent Arbitrator, Withers
20:05-22:00 Networking Cocktail
Cristen Bauer
Director of External Affairs, CIArb
London, United Kingdom (of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Gary Gao
Member, ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission; Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm
Shanghai, China
Vera He
Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
Shanghai, China
Dr. Thomas Law
CEO, IbraChina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Junying Li
Director of the Claims Support Center for the Overseas Business Unit, Power Construction Corporation of China / PowerChina International Group
Beijing, China
Dr. Cesar Pereira
President, CIArb; Partner, Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini, C.Arb FCIArb
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Caroline Thomas
Independent Arbitrator and Mediator
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China)
Sherlin Tung
Director CEO, Vis East Moot; Consultant & Independent Arbitrator, Withers
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China)
Prof. Jeffrey Waincymer
Independent Arbitrator & Mediator
Singapore, Singapore
Organisers
Withers
Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini
IbraChina
CIArb