Hybrid Event: The Future of International Arbitration in Light of COVID
Organiser(s):
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
- Withersworldwide
Name of Event: The Future of International Arbitration in Light of COVID on occasion of the 10th Annual Hong Kong Arbitration Week
Date & Time: Monday, October 25th 2021 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm (HKT)
Location: Online AND Withers Office, 30/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Language(s): English
Fees: HK$150 (Please note that this event is free to attend once you have paid the HK Arbitration Week Participation Fee of HK$150)
The Covid-19 Pandemic has and continues to impact the world in ways no one could have imagined. Worldwide challenges appeared in every aspect of life both personally and professionally. Given the various consequences of the COVID pandemic, international arbitration and cross-border disputes have been on the rise. With travel restrictions in place, the international arbitration community has already responded swiftly to address novel problems associated with COVID in order to ensure smooth (and continued) arbitration proceedings. The panel will discuss inter alia how COVID has impacted international arbitrations and cross-border disputes, what measures have been implemented to ensure that parties' rights continue to be heard and disputes resolved, and what they believe the new norm will be once the COVID Pandemic is over.
Registration Deadline: Nil
CPD: Nil