ICC YAAF x IWIRC: Unravelling Cross-Border Insolvency & International Arbitration
Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium, Level 4, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia, 2 Leboh Pasar Besar, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia’s proposed Cross-Border Insolvency Bill ("Bill"), which adopts the UNCITRAL Model Law, marks a pivotal step in aligning local insolvency practices with international standards. As global businesses increasingly face multi-jurisdictional insolvency risks, the Bill has significant implications for how courts, creditors, and arbitral tribunals — particularly in the context of international arbitration — manage overlapping claims, enforcement, and the treatment of foreign insolvency proceedings. It offers a more predictable and harmonised framework, which is crucial for cross-border disputes where arbitration is the chosen forum.
Jointly organised by ICC YAAF and the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), the discussion will consider the recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings, treatment of foreign creditors, and the arbitrability of insolvency-related claims. It will also offer practical insights on managing insolvency risks in cross-border commercial disputes, particularly where international arbitration is the forum of choice. Can arbitration be an aid in resolving restructuring and insolvency issues?
Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium, Level 4, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia, 2 Leboh Pasar Besar, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you have queries about the event, please reach out to:
- Mr Abang Iwawan: ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia; Chairperson of Bar Council Arbitration & Construction Law Committee: ai@abangco.com
- Ms Valerie Victor: Executive Assistant, ICC DRS South Asia: iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org
17:00 - 17:30 Registration
17:30 - 17:35 Opening remarks
- Abang Iwawan, ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia; Chairperson of Bar Council Arbitration & Construction Law Committee, Kuala Lumpur
17:35 - 18:50 Panel discussion on Cross Border Insolvency and International Arbitration
Speakers:
- Tan Swee Im, Arbitrator, 39 Essex Chambers; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Kuala Lumpur
- Fiona Foong, Director, PwC, Kuala Lumpur
- Lee Shih, Managing Partner, Lim Chee Wee Partnership, Kuala Lumpur
Moderator:
- Christine Lay, Partner, Abang & Co; General Director, IWIRC Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
18:50 - 18:55 Special Reflections
- Anoopal Kaur, Partner, Baker Tilly; Co-Chair, IWIRC Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
18:55 - 19:00 Closing remarks
- Tasha Lim, Partner, Gan Partnership; ICC YAAF Regional Representative for South Asia, Kuala Lumpur
19:00 onwards Networking rounds
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.
