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COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN ASIA TODAY:
ARE THE COURTS HANDS ON OR HANDS OFF?
This panel will explore key aspects of commercial arbitration, including public policy as a reason for setting aside arbitral decisions; the enforcement of interim and final arbitral decisions; and the challenges to arbitrators – to their appointment, their conduct, their decisions, and their awards.
MODERATOR:
John N. West QC, Barrister-at-Law
Selborne Chambers, Australia
John West QC has practiced as a barrister throughout Australia and in Papua New Guinea since 1975. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1989 and specializes in commercial and equity cases as well as labor law and administrative law. Mr. West also practices as an arbitrator and mediator in commercial law and labor law matters.
PANELISTS:
Steven C. Nelson, Partner
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Hong Kong
Steven Nelson chairs Dorsey & Whitney’s Asian Practice Group and co-chairs the International Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group. His practice includes negotiation of and advice concerning international commercial transactions, distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, and mergers and acquisitions in Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region. MORE>
Dong-Seok Oh, Partner
Kim & Chang, Korea
Dong-Seok Oh has represented clients from various jurisdictions in numerous international arbitration proceedings, predominantly under the rules of ICC, KCAB, and SIAC on matters involving international trade, corporate governance, construction, and general contractual disputes. Prior to joining Kim & Chang, Mr. Oh served as a judge in the District Court in Korea.
Gary K. L. Soo, Barrister-at-Law
Gary Soo's Chambers, Hong Kong
Gary Soo practices in the area of civil litigation involving commercial and construction disputes and arbitration. He is the co-author of Construction Law and Practice in Hong Kong and a contributing editor of Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide. MORE>
Hiroyuki Tezuka, Partner
Nishimura & Asahi, Japan
Hiroyuki Tezuka specializes in M&A, international transactions, civil and commercial disputes, transnational dispute settlement, international trade, and telecommunications and media. He was named as one of the world’s leading commercial arbitration lawyers by International Who's Who of Business Lawyers in 2007. MORE>
Alvin Yeo, Senior Counsel and Senior Partner
WongPartnership LLP, Singapore
Alvin Yeo specializes in banking and corporate disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and construction and civil engineering matters. He has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings both in Singapore and in the region including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in IFLR1000. MORE>
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ARE THE COURTS HANDS ON OR HANDS OFF?
This panel will explore key aspects of commercial arbitration, including public policy as a reason for setting aside arbitral decisions; the enforcement of interim and final arbitral decisions; and the challenges to arbitrators – to their appointment, their conduct, their decisions, and their awards.
MODERATOR:
John N. West QC, Barrister-at-Law
Selborne Chambers, Australia
John West QC has practiced as a barrister throughout Australia and in Papua New Guinea since 1975. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1989 and specializes in commercial and equity cases as well as labor law and administrative law. Mr. West also practices as an arbitrator and mediator in commercial law and labor law matters.PANELISTS:
Steven C. Nelson, Partner
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Hong Kong
Steven Nelson chairs Dorsey & Whitney’s Asian Practice Group and co-chairs the International Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group. His practice includes negotiation of and advice concerning international commercial transactions, distribution and licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, and mergers and acquisitions in Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region. MORE>Dong-Seok Oh, Partner
Kim & Chang, Korea
Dong-Seok Oh has represented clients from various jurisdictions in numerous international arbitration proceedings, predominantly under the rules of ICC, KCAB, and SIAC on matters involving international trade, corporate governance, construction, and general contractual disputes. Prior to joining Kim & Chang, Mr. Oh served as a judge in the District Court in Korea.Gary K. L. Soo, Barrister-at-Law
Gary Soo's Chambers, Hong Kong
Gary Soo practices in the area of civil litigation involving commercial and construction disputes and arbitration. He is the co-author of Construction Law and Practice in Hong Kong and a contributing editor of Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide. MORE>Hiroyuki Tezuka, Partner
Nishimura & Asahi, Japan
Hiroyuki Tezuka specializes in M&A, international transactions, civil and commercial disputes, transnational dispute settlement, international trade, and telecommunications and media. He was named as one of the world’s leading commercial arbitration lawyers by International Who's Who of Business Lawyers in 2007. MORE>Alvin Yeo, Senior Counsel and Senior Partner
WongPartnership LLP, Singapore
Alvin Yeo specializes in banking and corporate disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and construction and civil engineering matters. He has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings both in Singapore and in the region including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in IFLR1000. MORE>Return to Programs List>