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20th Vis East Moot

March 19 – 26, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Sidley Speakers
Yan Zhang

Event Details

DateMarch 19 – 26, 2023

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), 38/F, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

March 20, 2023 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. HKT

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Topic: Validity of the Arbitration Agreement: Risks and Benefits of Contracting with SOEs

On the occasion of the 20th Vis East Moot, HKIAC is organising a panel discussion on the topic of "Validity of the Arbitration Agreement: Risks and Benefits of Contracting with SOEs" to discuss the validity of the arbitration agreement. This year case scenario of the Vis East involved respondent – SOE, which argues over its consent to arbitration agreement.

Moderator:

  • Victoria Khandrimaylo, Counsel, HKIAC

Speakers:

  • Mariel Dimsey, Secretary-General, HKIAC
  • Dmitry Kaysin, Partner, Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin
  • Tim Robbins, Independent Arbitrator, Robbins Arbitration
  • Yan Zhang, Partner, Sidley

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Zhang, Yan
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