24 Jul 2024
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA) are pleased to launch the inaugural “Russia – Hong Kong Business and Legal Summit”.
The aim of the Summit is to bring together thought-leaders from relevant business and legal groups to engage in high-level dialogue about the newly strengthened economic axis of trade between Russia and Asia and to discuss investment opportunities and risks between the two regions.
Topics include:
- The Role of the Government in Economic Development
- Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Russia and Hong Kong
- Operating Business through Economic and Political Uncertainties
- Russia – China Dialogue on Infrastructure and Energy : Getting the Deal Done
- Inside Views from Legal Advisors and Bankers
- Planning Ahead: Effective Strategies for Mitigating Risks
Confirmed speakers include:
- Wesley Wong SC, Solicitor-General, Department of Justice, HKSAR
- Alexander Kozlov, Consul-General, Consulate General of Russia in Hong Kong
- Teresa Cheng SC, Former Chairperson, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
- Sheila Ahuja, Of Counsel, Allen & Overy
- Shaun Ansell, Head of Legal and Compliance, Asia-Pacific, GPB Financial Services, part of Gazprombank
- Rollin Chan, Senior Legal Consultant; Independent Arbitrator
- Dafei Chen, Partner, Han Kun Law Offices
- Olga Boltenko, Counsel, CMS Hasche Sigle
- Anatole Boute, Associate Professor, The Chinese University Hong Kong
- Hannah Cao, Deputy General Counsel, Silk Road Fund
- Ashley Galina Dudarenok, Managing Director, Alarice International
- Sarah Grimmer, Secretary-General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
- Vladimir Khvalei, Chairman of Board, Russian Arbitration Association
- Philip Kung, Head of Business & Professional Services, Invest HK
- Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
- Joanna Li, Vice President, Asia and Pacific of AirBridgeCargo Airlines
- Melvin Liao, Head of Compliance, China Everbright Bank
- Chin Leng Lim, Barrister, Keating Chambers, London; Professor of Law, University of Hong Kong; Choh-ming Li Professor-elect, Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Danila Logofet, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
- Paul Starr, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
- Felix Tse, Head of Legal, Gazprom Marketing & Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- John Yeap, Partner, Pinsent Masons
- Roman Zykov, Secretary General, the Russian Arbitration Association
Registration Details:
- Venue: 38/F Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central Hong Kong
- Time: 09:00 - 17:00 (networking luncheon included)
Registration Fees:
Early Bird (on or before 21.4.17) | Regular (after 21.4.17) | |
Members of Organisers / Strategic Partners / Supporting Organisers | HK$700 | HK$1,000 |
Non-Members | HK$1,000 | HK$1,500 |