Discussion Modern Arbitration: LIVE

The first in a series of discussions of current trends in arbitration in a comparative perspective. The leading practitioners from Russia and Hong Kong will discuss one of the most topical issues in arbitration in 2017 – third party funding.

Modern Arbitration: LIVE Discussing arbitration in a comparative perspective

Discussing one of the most topical issues in arbitration in 2017 – third party funding.

• What are the prospects for TPF in Russia?
• Why has Hong Kong enacted special legislation about TPF in arbitration?
• Which are the ethical aspects of TPF and does TPF cause any conflict of interest among arbitrators, counsels and funders?
• How does TPF affect legal market?
• Should TPF affect allocation of costs between the parties to arbitration?
• Who provides financing and how is it regulated?
• How to find a TPF provider?

The leading practitioners from Russia and Hong Kong, that has recently adopted new TPF legislation, will discuss these and some other practical questions concerning TPF in arbitration.

The speakers:
Yuri Babichev, Head of Group, International Arbitration, Goltsblat BLP LLP
Chiann Bao, Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Joe Liu, Managing Counsel, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Michael Redman, Director, Burford Capital

Moderator of the discussion
Andrey Gorlenko, the Executive Administrator, Arbitration Center at the Institute of Modern Arbitration

For registration, please send an email to info@centerarbitr.ru
The number of seats is limited

The language of the discussion: English
Date and time: 24 October, 19.00
Venue: Center of International and Comparative Legal Research, Moscow, Kadashevskaya naberezhnaya, 14, 3.