Institutional Briefing | Chairman Prof. Dr. Law Wai Hung Francis attended the “Signing Ceremony of MOU between DoJ and Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”
On 22 April 2024, Chairman Prof. Dr. Law Wai Hung Francis attended the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation between the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Institutional Briefing | Chairman Prof. Dr. Law Wai Hung Francis attended the “瀛和首家聯營律所啟動儀式暨2024涉外法律服務論壇”
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Review of the Hong Kong International Mediation Centre (ZhongWen) Sub-Centre Opening Ceremony and Seminar
On 21 March 2024, the Hong Kong International Mediation Centre (ZhongWen) Sub-Centre was officially established in Shenzhen.
For more details, pls see the Traditional Chinese Web page
The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Conference 2024 were successfully held on 8 March
The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Conference, along with the Launching Ceremony for the "Practices Guidebook for the Mediation and Risk Management Professionals in the GBA" and "The Directory of Professional Mediation and Risk Management Service in the GBA," was held with great success at the Hong Kong Convention Centre on 8 March. This significant project was organized by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), funded by the "Trade and Industrial Organisztiion Support Fund, Trade and Industry Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and implemented by the Peak. It aimed to promote the application of international mediation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in handling dispute resolution in the Great Bay Area (GBA) while also highlighting Hong Kong's professional mediation services for the GBA.
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Funded by the Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund (TSF) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) assists Hong Kong enterprises and cross-border mediation professionals to explore the Greater Bay Area market and promote the widespread use of cross-border mediation. Environmental mediation promotion project. Project activity details (Traditional Chinese)
Officially launch of the Interview series - Mediation New Generation Programme
Official visit from the Zhuhai Municipal Justice Bureau to the Hong Kong Mediation Centre and IDRRMI
UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Days 2023 - Unleashing the Potential of Cross-border Digital Trade
15 November 2023 marks 5th year of collaboration between the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific ("UNCITRAL RCAP"), the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Insitute ("IDRRMI"), the Hong Kong Mediation Centre ("HKMC"), and the Faculty of Law, the University of Hong Kong on UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Days series. This year, discussion will be carried out on the topic of cross-border digital trade. We welcome you to join us in this big event and it is FREE of Charge for members.
Please note that 2 CPD points of HKMC and IDRRMI will be granted to eligible attendees while the application for accreditation to the HKMAAL is pending. For details, please refer to the flyer below.
Seminar on "How Mediation Helps Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Resolve International Disputes, Employees' Compensation and Other Mainland Disputes"
This seminar is organized by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute ("IDRRMI") funded by the "Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund (TSF)" of the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and conducted by the Peak Continuing Education Institute. The seminar was successfully held on the 14th of November 2023 at the West Wing of the Hong Kong Legal Centre.
Seminar on "How Mediation Helps Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Resolve Employees' Compensation, Internal Conflicts and Other Disputes"
This seminar is organized by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute ("IDRRMI") funded by the "Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund (TSF)" of the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and conducted by the Peak Continuing Education Institute. The seminar was successfully held on the 18th of September at the West Wing of the Hong Kong Legal Centre.
Event Details
International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) and Indonesia Dispute Board ("IDB")
It is our privilege to announce the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) and Indonesia Dispute Board ("IDB") enter a collaboration agreement to jointly facilitate the use of effective dispute resolution and comprehensive risk management protection for businesses between Hong Kong and Indonesia.
The President of IDB, Dr Sabela Gayo and the delegation of IDB and Chairman of IDRRMI, Prof. Francis Law signed the MOU at the IDRRMI's Hong Kong Office in Central. It marks a great start to the collaboration between the two organisations.
International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) signs a strategic collaboration agreement with BrainyBarrister LLP ("BrainyBarrister")
On 3 May 2023, International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) signs a strategic collaboration agreement with BrainyBarrister LLP ("BrainyBarrister") to promote mediation and dispute resolution knowledge, application and professional service to the business market in India, Hong Kong and Mainland China. This agreement will leverage the combined strengths of IDRRMI and BrainyBarrister to provide clients with quick and easy access to risk prevention, early detection of disputes, transparent dispute resolution, professional advocacy and sustainable development in their businesses.
Representatives from respective organisations, the Chairman of IDRRMI - Prof. Dr. Francis Law and the Director of BrainyBarrister LLP - Mr. Akshat Garg, signed the collaboration agreement. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Vice-chairman of IDRRMI - Dr. Alfred Chan and the Director of BrainyBarrister LLP - Ms. Richa Garg and they shared their excitement about this collaboration and future joint venture activities.
The Webinar on HONGKONG BUSINESS DAY at the RSPP Mediation Centre & IDRRMI was a great success.
Co-organised by the RSPP Mediation Centre and IDRRMI, the Webinar on Hong Kong Business Day at the RSPP mediation centre was successfully held on 27 April 2023. It attracted Russian businessmen, entrepreneurs and corporates interested in investing in China and professional mediators and arbitrators in Hong Kong and Mainland China to join.
On behalf of the IDRMMI, Prof. Dr. Francis Law and Dr. Alfred Chan shared the business and investment climate in Hong Kong, how understanding cultural differences could help on making business, the know-how on securing deals and preventing risk with Chinese partners, how Hong Kong professional supports Russian making business in the Mainland China and the dispute resolution tools for trade disputes. On the other hand, Ms. Maria Andreeva, Head of “International mediation team” at RSPP Mediation Centre, and Ms. Evgeniya Vaskova, Director of the Mediation Center of St. Petersburg State University shared the opportunities for bilateral businesses between Russia and China, the benefit of utilising mediation in trade disputes and the enforcement of dispute settlement agreements.
In the meeting, RSPP Mediation Centre and IDRRMI expressed high interest in further collaboration on joint venture activities, professional courses and formulating user-friendly mediation mechanisms for China and Russia business disputes.
[ISCM Seminar] Facility Management System - Values to Owners/operators and market trend
As one of the supporting organisations, IDRRMI invites you to the ISCM seminar to be held on 17 May 2023. Guest speaker, Mr. Daniel Ng (Director of Business Development at Facility Management Community Technologies Co. Ltd) will discuss how Facility Management Systems (FMS) can help address these challenges and create value with the support of case studies. In addition, he will also explore the development trend of FMS and recommend a roadmap to capitalize on the FMS potential.
Seminar details:
Date: 17 May 2023 (Wednesday)
Registration: 19:15
Seminar: 19:30 – 21:30
EY wavespace, 22/F Citic Tower,1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central
Registration: https://forms.gle/2q3drFFgN6tphNb1A
Cross-recognition scheme for mediators formally launched by the Alliance of Organisations for Mediation Standards (AMS)
A scheme to recognise the credentials of mediators across borders has been formally launched by the Alliance of Organisations for Mediation Standards (AMS). The arrangement allows a specific tier of accredited mediators from each member organisation to apply directly for an equivalent tier of accreditation with another member organisation.
“Our accredited mediators who take this opportunity to be cross-recognised potentially create avenues for themselves to co-mediate disputes with mediators under different Alliance members. In the process, mediation as a professional dispute resolution mechanism will be promoted, and mediation service standards will be practised and upheld.” – Joint statement by Alliance members
- The Asia Mediation Centre (AMC)
- Instituto de Certificação e Formação de Mediadores Lusófonos (ICFML)
- The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI)
- Institut Français de Certification des Médiateurs (IFCM)
Webinar on Intercultural Business Strategy for Community Interest and Social Enterprise Sectors
- 22 Feburary 2023, 1:00 PM GMT (UK time)
- In English, with Chinese summary
- Online
- Free
- Registration for event
IDRRM UK events (here)
Webinar on Intercultural Business Strategy and Mediation Advocacy
- 1 Feburary 2023, 3:00 PM GMT (UK time)
- In English, with Chinese summary
- Online
- Free
- Registration for event
IDRRM UK events (here)
Hybrid seminar/webinar on Hong Kong Cross-border Disputes - Mediation Practice and Development for High-end Talents
Invitation丨We sincerely invite you to attend the Foresight Forum on Personal Development and Enterprise Business Strategies in the Greater Bay Area
Forum Details
Date: January 18, 2023
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Theme: "Personal Development and Enterprise Business Strategy in the Greater Bay Area"
Address: Room 504, 5/F, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong
Online Platform: Tencent Conference (Conference Number: 723-067-433)
More information on the forum can be found here Forum details
What are the main issues we face within the construction industry, and what can we do about them?
The 2023 CABE Asia Pacific Conference "Constructing our Future Conference" on 17 February, will address these questions and gear you up to tackle these challenges head-on.
IDRRMI is pleased to support this event and encourage our members to attend so that we can start making the changes needed to build a better tomorrow.
Conference tickets are on sale now. More information on the conference can be found here Event details
Handling"Difficult Parties" in Mediation
At the 10th APCAM webinar series, distinguished speakers would explore with us difficult people in disputes and obstinacy for logical conversation in mediation. They will be helping us understand where these obstacles come from and what efforts and skills are needed to put an end to the conflict.
- 6 January 2023(Friday)
- Hong Kong 15:00 - 16:30 [Hong Kong (GMT+8)]
- * 12:30 – 14.00 [India Standard Time (UTC+5.30)
Join us on Zoom
- Meeting ID: 85044609607
- Passcode: 623AW
The 5th Shanghai-Hong Kong Webinar for Legal Talents Exchange: The Development Direction of ESG-Carbon Neutral Dispute Resolution in Shanghai and Hong Kong” Webinar
Since 2018, the relevant legal talents in Shanghai and Hong Kong have established a normalized exchange mechanism for legal talents between the two places. International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Association, Jing'an Lawyers Working Committee, Shanghai Jinfu Law Firm, and Shanghai Lanbai Law Firm will jointly host the Fifth Shanghai-Hong Kong Legal Talent Exchange Online Seminar, which had held on December 16, 2022 Held online through Tencent Conference ( VOOV Meeting).
Nearly 50 legal and professional talents from Hong Kong and Shanghai participated in the conference.
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Collaboration Signing Ceremony between HKIMC and HTIMC
The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI) and The Shenzhen Futian Hetao International Mediation Center(HTIMC) jointly reached a new milestone by signing a collaboration agreement on the 22nd of November 2022.
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Singapore Mediation Convention： An aid to the commercial world
IDRRMI's president - Dr. Francis Law, would be delivering a lecture on
"Singapore Mediation Convention： An aid to the commercial world". at the APCAM lecture series Today (12 Nov 2022) at 1:15 pm HK Time.
Join us on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gZm9NWCF
(1 CPD point will be awarded to participants from the professional organizations HKMC, IDRRMI, HKIMC, MHJMC, HKCICA, HKADJC & IPAA)
The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management System (“IDRRMS”) supports the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation Preparatory Office in Hong Kong
International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management System congratulations the Joint Statement signed by the People’s Republic of China and various foreign states, and warmly welcomes the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation Preparatory Office in Hong Kong.
2022 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day – Webinar: Charting the course for another Decade: Mediation and Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region
We are delighted to co-organise the annual flagship academic series with the United Nations Commission of International Trade Law – Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (“UNCITRAL-RCAP”), Hong Kong Mediation Centre (“HKMC”) and the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong on the 27th October 2022, UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day. The topic this year is “Charting the Course for another decade: Mediation and Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region”. It is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of UNCITRAL RCAP and the impactful achievements the Centre has brought to the Asia-Pacific Region these years. Over 160 legal students, young lawyers, professional mediators and arbitrators joined us virtually, to share this moment.
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Collaboration Signing Ceremony between IDRRMI and MARC
The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI) and The Mediation and Arbitration Center (Mauritius) Ltd (MARC) jointly reached a new milestone by signing a collaboration agreement on the 17th of October 2022. This cooperation marks a prosperous collaboration between the two organisations on education, research and development. They would focus on capacity-building and promotional activities to foster a better commercial environment and international dispute-resolution mechanism between China, Mauritius, Hong Kong SAR, Asia Pacific and Africa.
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Seminar on Business Protection in Greater Bay Area cum Collaboration Signing Ceremony
On the 7th of October 2022, the Seminar on Business Protection in Greater Bay Area cum Collaboration Signing Ceremony ("Event") has been successfully held. This day, we witness the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI) entering a prosperous collaboration with the Innomasters Business Association (iMBA), Academy of International Dispute Resolution and Professional Negotiation (AIDRN) and International Professional Advocate Association (IPAA), to bring closer valuable business and professional opportunities in GBA to entrepreneurs, SMEs and youth. The Event took place in the Hong Kong Mediation Centre in DOJ, Central.
Event Highlights
Chairman of the IDRRMI, Dr Francis Law, visited CIETAC/CMAC-HK
On 27th July, Dr. Francis Law, Chairman of the IDRRMI, Dr. Alfred Chan, Vice-chairman of the IDRRMI and Ms. Amy Wong, Honorary Secretary General visited the office of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center (“CIETAC”)/ China Maritime Arbitration Commission (“CMAC-HK”). During the meeting, a fruitful and comprehensive discussion was conducted. The representatives suggested facilitating the collaboration by holding more joint venue events such as training programmes, seminars and other activities to promote Hong Kong’s dispute resolution services and expertise both locally and internationally.
Dr. Francis Law was invited to attend the “Property Management Week 2022” and delivered a keynote speech
IDRRMI was invited as an accredited NGO to participate in the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (“MC12”)
June 12, 2022, marks the opening session of the 12th Ministerial Conference (“MC12”) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), is privileged to be a WTO accredited Non-Governmental Organisations to attend MC12. Prof. Dr. Francis Law, Chairman; Dr. Alfred Chan, Vice-Chairman; Ms. Amy Wong, Honoury Secretary, Dr. Jimmy Ma, IAMP & FCIArb of IDRRMI will be attending the 4-day meetings virtually to witness the discussion on the topics including the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“TRIPS”) waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, pandemic response, the trade and food security, fisheries subsidies, agriculture, the E-Commerce work programme and moratorium, the decision on World Food Programme and the WTO’s reform. We convey our heartfelt wish for the great success of the 12th Ministerial Conference.
IDRRMI and HEPHA Holdings Limited signed an MOU for collaboration, building a professional cooperative exchange mechanism
The MOU signing ceremony between HEPHA Holdings Limited (HEPHA) and International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), International Association of Professional Attorneys (IPAA), and Hong Kong Intellectual Property Authentication Center (HIPAC) was successfully held on June 2, 2022, at Room 504, West Wing Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central. The MOU was signed by Dr. Francis Law (Chairman of IDRRMI and IPAA), Mr. Kevin Lee (Co-founder and CEO of HEPHA), and Mr. Thomas Yip (Director of HIPAC).
Hong Kong Centre of International Commercial Arbitration, Bishkek International Court of Arbitration for Mining and Commerce and China (Yunnan) Center for the Prevention and Diversification of Disputes, Dispute Prevention and Diversified Solutions in the Kunming Area of the Pilot Free Trade Zone Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Hong Kong Centre of International Commercial Arbitration (HKCICA), the Bishkek International Court of Arbitration for Mining and Commerce (BICAMC) and the China (Yunnan) Center for the Prevention and Diversification of Disputes, Dispute Prevention and Diversified Solutions in the Kunming Area of the Pilot Free Trade Zone, was successfully held in a virtual mode. Dr. Francis Law, Chairman of HKCICA, Dr. Cai Qinan, Chairman of HKCICA E-Commerce and Online Arbitration Committee, and Mr. Quan Zhaohui, Chairman of HKCICA International Taxation Arbitration Committee attended signing ceremony online.
Event details and highlights in Chinese
Dr. LAW Wai Hung was appointed as an honorary member of the Hong Kong Quality And Talent Migrants Association and attended the first Hong Kong International Talent Summit Forum
Hong Kong Quality And Talent Migrants Association has been establishing platforms and sharing resources for migrants in Hong Kong. At the same time, they aim to help migrants to integrate with society through the Talents and Experts Program, which helps improve Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the international market too.
The association appoints influential political and business leaders, social talents, experts and scholars as honorary members of the association. The chairman of the IDRRMI, Dr. Law Wai Hung, was appointed to serve as the honorary advisor of the association. Dr. Law was also invited as a guest speaker at the Summit Forum "Combination · Sharing · Co-creation".
Details in Chinese: here
“The first case of personal bankruptcy mediation case in China“ Webinar
The webinar, jointly organized by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Association (IDRRMI), AllBright Law Offices, Lucu Culture (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKCPA) and ShineWing Hong Kong, was successfully held on November 20, 2021. The seminar discussed China’s first personal bankruptcy settlement case and its significance.
Event highlights: here
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Asia Pacific Day Webinar 2021
The 2021 Asia Pacific Day of the UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day (AP day) was successfully held on 10 Nov 2021. The theme this year is “The Role of Dispute Resolution in Assisting MSMEs and Economic Recovery”. The webinar highlighted the effectiveness and efficiency of Dispute Resolution around the globe. More than 200 participants had joined the webinar, enabling different parties from the legal sector to share the discussion virtually.
Event highlights: here
Cross-border Mediation: The New Way Forward for Businesses
This webinar co-organised by ICC Malaysia, International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) and ICFML was successfully held on 18th November 2021. It marks the second part of the series on mediation and consisted of a fireside chat with experts from 4 continents as well as multi-jurisdictional practitioners and end-users.
2021 Colloquium on International Law
In the past two years, the pandemic has turned the world upside down and changed the way we conduct our affairs and business. The COVID-19 pandemic lingers unto this very day – its impact has long outlived what its name bears. While the medical sector has been endeavoring to battle against the virus to save human lives, the business sector has been striving to thrive against all odds. How about the response of the legal sector? As the China-US trade negotiations are restarting, the WTO is being revitalised and the buiness community is looking forward to the extension of application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) to the Hong Kong SAR.
The 2021 Colloquium on International Law was organized by The Asian Academy of International Law and Chinese Society of International Law, and supported by more than 20 organizations such as IDRRMI, HKMC etc,. The Colloquium was held on 19 November 2021 under the theme ‘Development of International Trade Law in the [Post-]Pandemic Era’, examining the applicability of the current provisions during the pandemic time as well as afterwards.
The Future of International Commercial Mediation in Asia -Focusing on Online mediation and Collaborations among International Mediation Centers (IMCs)
The Chairman of the IDRRMI, Dr. Francis Law, was on the speaking panel of the Seminar for Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the JIMC-Kyoto “The Future of International Commercial Mediation in Asia -Focusing on Online mediation and Collaborations among International Mediation Centers (IMCs)”, successfully organised by the Japan International Mediation Center in Kyoto (JIMC-Kyoto), Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA) and Doshisha University Research Center for International Transactions and Law (RECITAL) on 19 November 2021.
Inauguration Ceremony of the Hong Kong Adjudication Centre (HKADJC)
The inauguration ceremony of the Hong Kong Adjudication Centre (HKADJC) was held on the 28th of September 2021 at 3:00 pm. The centre was officially launched under the witness of representatives from the Department of Justices HKSAR and leaders from different professional industries, including building management, construction, innovation and technology, and more.
Established under the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Insitute, the HKADJC aims to provide professional adjudication service, filling the service gap that is currently in place in the professional dispute resolution area in Hong Kong. By collaborating with our 280 allied partners, HKADJC would uplift the professionalism of the dispute resolution industry, support different industries, and building international influence.
Event highlights: here
2021 UNCITRAL RCAP - Incheon Law & Business Forum: Navigating the Storm: Helping MSMEs Set Sail With Legal Harmonization
2021 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day flagship academic series - Incheon Law & Business Forum was successfully launched on the 6-7 September virtually via zoom. Launched by the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, the theme in the 2021 AP day series focused on Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), Navigating the Storm: Helping MSMEs Set Sail With Legal Harmonization.
Post-Brexit opportunities on business and dispute resolution
Jointly organised by the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Insitute (IDRRMI) & Association of Mediation Assessors Trainers and Instructors (AMATI), the "Post-Brexit opportunities on business and dispute resolution" was successfully launched on 24 August 2021 (Tuesday) at 17:00 hrs (Hong Kong Time).
The webinar was moderated by Dr Francis Law. Four distinguished panelists (Dr Andrew Goodman, Mr Robert Rhodes QC, Mr Michel Kallipetis QC, and Ms Selana Kong) shared their insights on the dynamic of business, international trade, dispute resolution influenced by Brexit. They also discussed with us the challenges to professionals and legal, and how we shall seize the opportunities in these areas.
Event Highlights: Here
The opportunities for Hong Kong Lawyers to participate in the development of the Greater Bay Area - In mediation and Arbitration Professions
The hybrid webinar/seminar on How shall Hong Kong Lawyers Participate in the Development of the Greater Bay Area with Mediation and Arbitration Professions, jointly organised by Hong Kong Mediation Centre (HKMC), Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Mediation Centre (MHJMC) and International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), was successfully held at Justice Place, Central and via Zoom on 16 August 2021. With over 100 participants joining the event both physically and virtually, the event earned a lot of positive feedback.
Event Highlights: here
The International Webinar on Dispute Resolution in Portuguese-speaking Countries, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Hainan Free Trade Port cum Signing Ceremony of Framework Cooperation Agreement
The International Webinar on Dispute Resolution in Portuguese-speaking Countries, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Hainan Free Trade Port cum Signing Ceremony of Framework Cooperation Agreement was successfully held on July 17, 2021, 8:30 p.m. (Macau & Hong Kong time) on Zoom.
The Signing of The Framework Cooperation Agreement
- Macao Mediation Association
- Haikou International Business Mediation Center
- International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute
- Instituto de Certificacao e Formacao de Mediadores Lusofonos
The collaboration aims to facilitate more effectively promote the development of dispute resolution consultation services in Hainan, Hong Kong, Macao, Brazil, Angola, Portugal, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau, to use mediation as a means to resolve commercial disputes arising from investments and operation of companies and individuals in all countries and regions, and to provide the best commercial dispute resolution services for commercial entities in Hainan, Hong Kong, Macao Brazil, Angola, Portugal, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, all parties agree to enter into a cooperation framework agreement on dispute resolution and research, recommendation of international mediators and training services for mediators.
Visit detail: here
Global Perspectives for Business in Resolving Cross Border Commercial Disputes
Disputes exist in all levels of society. Business disputes in particular lead to multiple potential losses from a cost and relationship perspective. Is mediation the answer? How do we ensure we have the right mediators? Who determines the standards for what makes a good mediator? And is this different for every country?
This interactive webinar successfully held on 27th July invited experts covering four continents discuss the use of mediation in cross border commercial disputes from a business perspective.
Institute of Shopping Centre Management : How to Enhance Barrier Free Shopping Experience
ISCM is pleased to invite the Hong Kong Association for the Blind (HKAB) to present this webinar on "How to Enhance Barrier Free Shopping Experience", which was successfully held on July 20, 2021. HKAB arranged ambassadors for public education on the impact of different eye diseases on vision, and how to solve the challenges of clothing, food, housing and transportation through technology.
Visit from the SME Global Alliance
On 5 July 2021, the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute has greeted the visit from SME Global Alliance.
In the meeting, representatives seek better business protection and opportunities for SMEs in the Greaterbay Area. Different topics were covered, including areas in relation to the background of the respective organisations, challenges faced by the SMEs, professional training, expert cultivation, and professional service provision. Organisations have a consensus on securing further collaboration with MOUs.
Visit detail: here
Hong Kong Engineering Associations Alliance (EAA) Alliance signing ceremony
We are delighted to announce the Hong Kong Engineering Associations Alliance (EAA) has been established under the joint effort of the International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Insitute (IDRRMI) and 11 engineering-related professional organisations on 2 July 2021. The EAA signing ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Mediation Centre’s central office and was honourably witnessed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong for the Engineering constituency, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-Kwok, GBS, MH, JP.
The EAA aims at enhancing the professionalism in engineering expertise, knowledge exchange, and to support professional service with efficient risk management and dispute resolution protection.
Event detail: here
ICS HK & WISTA HK: Webinar 1 / Safe Port - Eastern City to Ocean Victory & Beyond
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Hong Kong Branch (ICS HK) and the Women's International Shipping & Trade Association (WISTA HK) co-organized “Webinar 1: Safe Port – Eastern City to Ocean Victory & Beyond” on the 16th June 2021.
The panel looked at the development of law, “The Eastern City”, and considered the questions of absolute versus qualified warranties, using various references. The panel also addressed questions such as - safe port at the time of the nomination with nothing to suggest that it may become unsafe and then becoming so while the vessel is in the port; unsafe at the time of nomination but safe when the vessel arrives and is at the port; consequences of owner’s decision to accept the orders to sail to an unsafe port and the issues of forfeiting the right to damages, mitigation, and indemnity. The panel then moved on to the practical considerations to avoid disputes by bringing in clarity.
IDRRMI & MGG Webinar: How the CAI between European Union and China will shape the world’s economy in 2022?
We are delighted to announce the IDRRMI & MGG Webinar: How the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between European Union and China will shape the world’s economy in 2022? has been successfully conducted on the 25 May 2021 5pm Hong Kong time.
Co-organised by the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute (“IDRRMI”) and Mediators Global Group (“MGG”), The webinar aims to foster discussion on the opportunities and challenges influenced by the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between European Union and China.
Moderated by Dr Alfred Chan, Vice president of IDRRMI, our distinguished speakers shared four important aspects in relation to opportunities and challenges CAI would bring. Deep appreciation to Giovanni Matteucci, Delcy Lagones de Anglim, Olga Tsiptse, and Stelios Asproftas who explore with us the topic of cultural sensitivity, personal data protection, the role of dispute resolution, and utilising the online platform for dispute resolution in the COVID19. We would also extend our appreciation to the supporting organisations, which contributes to the success of the webinar. The webinar was attracted interest from many participants.
Webinar Highlights: click here
Signing Ceremony of Alliance for Mediation Standards Memorandum of Understanding
International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute (IDRRMI), Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), Asia Mediation Centre (AMC), L'Institut Français de Certification des Médiateurs (IFCM), Instituto de Certificacao e Formacao de Mediadores Lusofonos (ICFML) co-organized the Signing Ceremony of Alliance for Mediation Standards Memorandum of Understanding which was successfully held on 28 April 2021 (Wed).
Highlights: here
Launching of the UNCITRAL – HCCH – UNIDROIT Legal Guide
United Nations Commission of International Trade Law - Regional Centre of Asia Pacific (UNCITRAL RCAP) is delighted to present the new Legal Guide to Uniform Instruments in the Area of International Commercial Contracts, with a Focus on Sales, jointly developed with the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) and UNIDROIT.
The Legal Guide is a user-friendly resource for those interested in the adoption, application, and interpretation of uniform contract law, and provides an overview of key legislative texts prepared by the three sister organisations.
It features the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), the HCCH Principles on Choice of Law in International Commercial Contracts, and the UNIDROIT Principles on International Commercial Contracts, illustrating how these texts interact to achieve a predictable yet flexible legal framework for international trade.
The Legal Guide (English version) is available, free of charge, on the UNCITRAL website: uncitral.un.org/sites/uncitral.un.org/files/media-documents/uncitral/en/tripartiteguide.pdf
The Legal Guide (English version) is available, free of charge, on the UNCITRAL website: Guide
Webinar : Use of Robotics in Disinfection
IDRRMI was one of the supporting Organisations for the webinar successfully held on 20 April 2021, by The Institute of Shopping Centre Management (ISCM)
Webinar：“- is there more to a contract than meets the eye?”
IDRRMI was one of the supporting organizations of Joint Webinar by Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Hong Kong Branch) and London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), which was successfully held on 8th April 2021.
The panelists addressed the legal aspects of cases implying terms in shipping contracts context which among others, included a discussion on the Union Power and Res Cogitans.
Seizing the Best Business Opportunities in the Asia Pacific
We are delighted to announce that the Korea International Mediation Centre of the Republic of Korea has joined APCAM, the online signing ceremony cum APCAM Webinar was successfully held on 14 March 2021 at 11:30 a.m (India time), 2:00 pm ( Hong Kong Time) 5:00 pm (Melbourne Time).
The APCAM Webinar series conducted by the Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation, was a global tour of all jurisdictions, discussing the ADR developments regionally and globally by the most reputed professionals and stakeholders from global jurisdictions.
Signing Ceremony and Seminar on Cooperative Development Opportunities and Risk Prevention of SMEs in the Greater Bay Area
Date: March 8, 2021
Time: 14:30-16:35 （Hong Kong Time）
Venue: Zoom Online Meeting
Cost: Free Admission
CPD: IDRRMI, HKMC & HKMAAL(pending) (2 points)
Registration here: http://forms.ebdan.net/ls/ArbhtRod
Contact: International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute
Contact number: 3622 2178/3622 2242
Contact email: admin@idrrmi.org
HKCICA|Construction Mediation and Arbitration (Webinar)
With the booming development of the construction industry, construction disputes took up a large portion of the overall cases. HKCICA invited Dr Christopher To, Chairman of Construction Arbitration Committee of HKCICA, as a moderator to hold a discussion with the leading arbitration and mediation specialists Mr Stanley Lo, Ms Alice To, Mr Damon So, and Mr Sidney Tong. Our webinar was successfully held on 26 January 2021 (Tuesday).
Event Highlights: Here
2020 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day
[Webinar] The Future Practice of Commercial Dispute Resolution after Extending the Application of CISG to Hong Kong
Date: 10 December 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (HKT)
Language: English
Target Audience: University students, lawyers, dispute resolution practitioners
Platform: Zoom
CPD Points: HKMC: 2 points; IDRRMI: 2 points; HKMAAL: pending
Registration Deadline: 7 December 2020
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7KfxR4zXX6WQatzQ7
[Webinar] Protecting companies’ IP in the New Global Economic Turmoil
Time
13 October 2020, 15:00 - 17:00 (GMT+8)
Venue:
Zoom Platform (Click to visit the website)
Zoom ID: 869 7640 2068 or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86976402068?pwd=SXJFaEVkL1lzL3VrK281LzcyT0UxUT09
家庭治療講座: 家庭關係如何影響子女開心快樂地成長
Date: 22 September 2020
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Venue: Hong Kong Mediation Centre, 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Fee: Panel Members of HKMC, IDRRMI Mediators, IPDRAA members, MHJMC members: HK$150
Associate Members of HKMC: HK$200
Non-member: HK$350
CPD: HKMC: 1.5 points; IDRRMI: 1.5 points
Contact Person: Ms. Inky Hui (IDRRMI)
Contact Number: 3622 1589
Contact Email: admin@idrrmi.org
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[Webinar] COVID-19 Outbreak: Impact on employment in businesses
Date: 19 August 2020
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Format: Online Webinar
Fee: Free of Charge
CPD: HKMC: 1.5 points; IDRRMI: 1.5 points; MHJMC: 1.5 points; IPDRAA: 1.5 points
Contact Person: Ms. Inky Hui (IDRRMI)
Contact Number: 3622 1589
Contact Email: admin@idrrmi.org
Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum (BIP Asia)
Date: 5 to 6 December 2019
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Fee: HK$800 (Member of International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute)
CPD: IDRRMI (12.5 points)
Contact Person: HKTDC
Contact Number: 1830 668
Contact Email: bipasia@hktdc.org
2019 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) was established by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2205 (XXI) of 17 December 1966 and has since come to be the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. The UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (UNCITRAL RCAP) established UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day in 2014 to celebrate this historical resolution.
This year, an initial eleven universities across the region have joined the annual celebration to commemorate the establishment of UNCITRAL and promote awareness of international trade standards and norms, particularly those endorsed by UNCITRAL.
For details of the programme, please refer to the attached poster.
2019 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day
UNCITRAL Mediation Convention, International Contract Practice and the Belt & Road Initiative
Date: 2 December 2019
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Registration Time: 18:45
Language: English
Target Audience: University Students, Mediators
Venue: Hong Kong Mediation Centre, 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
CPD: 2 points (HKMC/IDRRMI); Pending (HKMAAL)
Workshop
Risk Management and International Mediation in the Trade War Period
Date: 21st November 2019
Time: 07:45 - 17:45
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
CPD: 7.5 points (IDRRMI)
Enquiries: Please contact Ms Pham Thu Huong (huong.pham@viac.org.vn) or Ms Vu Thi Hang (hang.vu@viac.org.vn).
Conversion Course for International Accredited Professional Mediator of IDRRMI
Total hours: 12 hours
Date and Time: 9 Nov 2019 (Sat) & 10 Nov 2019 (Sun) (9:30 am - 5:00 pm) (incl. 1.5 hours lunchtime)
Medium: Cantonese and Putonghua (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
Venue: Macau University of Science and Technology, Av. Wai Long, Macao (To be confirmed)
International Professional Dispute Resolution Advocacy Training Course
Total hours: 18 hours
Date：5th to 7th, 12th to 13th & 18th November 2019
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
CPD： 18 points (HKMC/MHJMC/IPDRAA)
BELT and ROAD Summit 2019
Date：11-12 September 2019
Time: 9:15am - 5:15pm; 10:00am - 3:45pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
CPD： 11 points (HKMC)
Contact: HKTDC
Tel: 1830 668
Email: beltandroadsummit@hktdc.org
Website: www.beltandroadsummit.hk
Date：2019-07-30
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Venue:Academic Conference Room, 11th Floor, Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
(Hong Kong University Station Exit C1)
Fee： IDRRMI IAPM／HKMC Panel Member：HK$150 ；HKMC Associate Member：HK$200；Non-memebr：HK$350
CPD： HKMC：1.5分；IDRRMI：1.5分；HKMAAL：1.5分 （pending）
Contact person: Ms. Annie Hung
Tel: 3622 2285
Email: events@mediationcentre.org.hk
online enrolment：https://forms.gle/7HKjCSeTJ8t4ueLF8
International Professional Mediator Training Certificate Course (9th Cohort)
- Duration: 40 Hours
- Date: 31 May, 1, 2, 7 & 8 June 2019
- Time: 9am to 5pm (including 1.5 hr lunch break)
- Venue: 29/F, Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre, No.6 Zhujiang Dong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
- Teaching Medium: Putonghua (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
International Dispute Resolution Conference 2019 - New Era of Global Collaboration
- Duration: 7.5 Hours
- Date: 17 April 2019 (Wed)
- Time: 9:00am - 6:30pm (Registration at 8:30am)
- Venue: N201, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Medium: English & Putonghua (Simultaneous English and Putonghua interpretation will be provided)
- CPD: HKMC: 7.5 points; IDRRMI: 7.5 points; HKMAAL 7.5 points; The Law Society of Hong Kong 7.5 points
- Online Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/t9FJ47zzpzEewbak1
- Enquiries:
Tel: +852 3159 2919 / +852 3159 2902
Email: idrc2019@mediationcentre.org.hk
Video Highlight:
Conversion Course for Certified Workplace Mediator (6th Cohort)
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Date: 26 April & 3 February 2019
- Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Venue: 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Teaching Medium: Cantonese (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
- CPD: HKMC: 5 points; MHJMC: 5 points
International Professional Mediator Training Certificate Course (10th Cohort)
- Duration: 40 Hours (5 days in total)
- Date: 16, 17, 18, 23 & 24 February 2019
- Time: 9am - 5pm (including 1.5 hr lunch break)
- Venue: Archives Building, No. 1033 Shennan Rd, Shenzhen
- Teaching Medium: Putonghua (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
International Professional Mediation Coach Training
- Duration: 13 Hours (5 lessons)
- Date & Time: 23, 25, 28 January 2019 (7:00pm - 9:30pm), 29 January 2019 (7:15 - 9:45pm) & 30 January 2019 (7pm - 10pm)
- Venue: 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245 - 251 Hennessy Road, Wanchai
- Teaching Medium: Cantonese (with English teaching materials)
- CPD: MHJMC: 13 points; HKMC: 13 points
Conversion Course for International Accredited Professional Mediator of IDRRMI
- Duration: 15 Hours
- Date: 8, 11, 15, 18 & 22 January 2019
- Time: 7pm - 10pm
- Venue: 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Teaching Medium: Cantonese and Putonghua (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
- CPD: HKMC: 15 points
Professional Mediator (Intellectual Property) Training Certificate Course - Grade 2
- Duration: 24 Hours
- Date: 15 - 17 December 2018
- Time: 9am - 5pm (including 1.5 hr lunch break)
- Venue: CGICP Office
- Teaching Medium: Putonghua (Teaching materials mainly in Chinese)
Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum
- Duration: 12.5 Hours
- Date: 6 - 7 December 2018
- Time: 8:00am - 6:30pm
- Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- CPD: IDRRMI: 12.5 points; MHJMC: 12.5 points
- Enquiries: Please contact HKTDC at 1830 668 or bipasia@hktdc.org.
Cross-border Dispute Resolution Seminar Series - Commercial & Family Matters
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Date: 13 November 2018 (Tuesday)
- Time: 7pm - 10pm
- Venue: Theatre 2, 1/F, HKPC Building,Hong Kong Productivity Council,78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Medium: Cantonese
- CPD: IDRRMI: 3 points; HKMC: 15 points; Law Society: 3 points (pending)
Core Skills for Mediation Advocacy Trainers & Assessors
- Duration: 7 Hours
- Date: 25 October 2018
- Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
- Venue: 21/F, Success Commercial Building, 245-251 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Teaching Medium: English
- CPD: HKMC: 7 points; MHJMC: 7 points; IDRRMI: 7 points
Core Dispute Resolution Advocacy Skills for Litigators, Counsels & Transactional Lawyers
- Duration: 21 Hours
- Date: 22 - 24 October 2018
- Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
- Venue: Shop 2, G/F, Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Teaching Medium: English
- CPD: HKMC: 21 points; MHJMC: 21 points; IPDRAA: 21 points
Training for International Accredited Professional Mediation Trainer
- Duration: 120 Hours
- Date: 8 (Saturday), 15 (Saturday) & 16 (Sunday) September 2018
- Time: 10am - 5pm (Stage 1)
- Venue: 9/F, Success Commercial Building, 245 - 251 Hennessy Road, Wanchai
- Teaching Medium: Cantonese (with English teaching materials)
- CPD: HKMC: 18 points; MHJMC: 18 points