ICC YAAF: In Conversation with Claudia Salomon and Navigating JV & M&A Disputes in Greater China
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring leading Greater China lawyers and market experts as they delve into joint ventures and M&A disputes involving Chinese and Hong Kong companies. The panel will explore the evolving M&A landscape and trends in M&A disputes and share insights from BRG's 2025 M&A Disputes Report. Discussions will also cover common causes of disputes in cross-border JVs and M&As, practical advice on how to handle these disputes efficiently and ensure value can be recovered, and highlight lessons learned from landmark arbitration cases.
This interview will delve into Claudia's journey to becoming a leading global arbitration practitioner, her historic achievement as the first female president of the ICC Court, and her tips and advice for dispute resolution lawyers. This insightful panel discussion will feature leading Greater China lawyers and market experts as they delve into joint ventures and M&A disputes involving Chinese and Hong Kong companies.
Des Voeux Chambers, 36th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.
Elle Pang, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister, Des Voeux Chambers - Tel: +852 6671 1800, Email: ellenpang@dvc.hk.
Thomas Fearis, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Head of Business Development & Client Services Asia-Pacific, BRG - Tel: +852 5243 2700, Email: tfearis@thinkbrg.com.
18:00-18:30 Registration
18:30-18:35 Welcome Remarks
- Ellen Pang, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister, Des Voeux Chambers, Hong Kong
18:35-19:05 Fire-side Interview with Claudia Salomon
- Guest: Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
- Interviewer: Thomas Fearis, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Head of Business Development & Client Services, Asia-Pacific, BRG, Hong Kong
19:05-20:00 Panel Discussion: JV and M&A Disputes involving Chinese and Hong Kong Companies
- Winnie Tam SC, Barrister, Des Voeux Chambers, Hong Kong
- Mevelyn Ong, Counsel, Sidley Austin, Hong Kong
- Lydia Tang, Director, BRG, Hong Kong
- Sijia Li, Partner, Fangda Partners, Beijing
- Moderator: Edward Taylor, Partner, A&O Shearman, Hong Kong
20:00-20:30 Networking Drinks
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.
