Publish time: Mon Aug 02 00:00:00 CST 2010
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (the “HKIAC”).
To celebrate this special occasion, the HKIAC will host a series of events from 17-20 November in Hong Kong. The festivities will commence on 17 November 2010 with the Kaplan Lecture 2010 and the Opening Reception. This year’s Kaplan Lecture will be delivered by Toby Landau QC.
The HKIAC 25th Anniversary Conference will then be held from 18-19 November 2010. The theme for the Conference is “Rethinking International Arbitration”. The Opening Keynote speaker will be Jan Paulsson. The Conference will include many distinguished practitioners from around the world who will serve as presenters or moderators of the various sessions. These include Lord Hoffman, Lord Goldsmith QC, Professor Dr Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, Arthur Marriott QC, Albert Jan van den Berg, David W. Rivkin, Dominique Brown-Berset, Hon. Charles Brower and others.
A mock arbitration co-supported by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and ICC Hong Kong will be showcased on 20 November 2010.
Over 250 distinguished members of the dispute resolution community are expected to join us from all over the world to celebrate 25 years of the HKIAC.
Festivities at a Glance
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
The Kaplan Lecture 2010 & Opening Reception
Hong Kong Club, Hong Kong
Thursday - Friday, 18 - 19 November 2010
HKIAC 25th Anniversary Conference – “Rethinking International Arbitration”
JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Mock Arbitration
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong
