China and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Emerging Developments
Presented by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and the L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law, our distinguished panel will conduct a roundtable discussion on the subject of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in China.
Topics to be covered range from: challenges in securing court assistance for Chinese arbitrations, including the enforcement of awards; particularities of arbitrating or mediating in China, including the impact of the new mediated settlements Convention; and the myriad complexities of dispute settlement associated with China’s Belt and Road initiative.
Cocktail reception to follow.
Speakers
- John Terry (moderator) - Torys LLP, Toronto
- Prof. Andrea Bjorklund - L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Montréal
- Daniel Urbas - Urbas Arbitral, Montréal
- Cindy Ho - DS Avocats, Montréal
- Tom Allen - Greenberg Traurig LLP, Washington, D.C.
- Craig Chiasson - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Agenda
16:15 Registration
16:30 - 18:30 Panel Presentations and Discussion
18:30 - 20:00 Cocktails/Reception
This event is eligible for inclusion as 2 hours of continuing legal education as reported by members of the Barreau du Québec.
