Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2026 — Broken Dreams and Exit Wounds: Asian Private Capital Disputes Revisited

Sidley is honored to serve as a sponsor of the Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2026, taking place Monday, October 19, 2026 – Friday, October 23, 2026. As part of the official event program, the firm will host a featured panel session entitled, "Broken Dreams and Exit Wounds: Asian Private Capital Disputes Revisited."

Program Description:

In view of global economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, enterprises and investors both face exposure to complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Undoubtedly 2026 will bring ups and downs in private capital markets, including in private equity deals and private credit, across industries. Under the broad theme of private capital disputes, this panel will canvass dispute trends in Asia, discussing the types of disputes that may arise pre- and post-closing of a transaction, and at the exit stage. The panel will also touch on how the spheres of arbitration, insolvency, and consensual restructuring have developed in the last 18 months, and practical takeaways for resolving such disputes.

Speakers:

• Yan Zhang, Partner, Sidley
• Desmond Ang, Partner, Sidley
• Robert S. Pé, Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers
• Michael Wang, Deputy General Counsel, TPG
• Joe Zhou, Deputy President, General Counsel and Senior Managing Director, CICC International
• Terrence Mark, Managing Director, BRG

Celebrating the 15th edition of HKIAC's flagship event, the premier annual gathering brings together practitioners, users, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss key developments and trends in international arbitration.