Singapore SCMA DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES 2018 CHINA AS AN ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER & SINGAPORE S ROLE IN THE BELT & ROAD INITIATIVE The rise of China as an economic superpower has a profound impact on Asia. China s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promises a wave of development and business opportunities for countries along the BRI corridors. Join us for an exclusive and rare glimpse into the minds of Chinese businesses as we hear from this year s Distinguished Speaker, Dr Yu Jianlong, Secretary General of the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC). Dr Yu will share Chinese perspectives on the foreseeable opportunities and challenges that may arise from the different and dynamic business and legal environments along the BRI. Following Dr Yu s address, Mr Hee Theng Fong, consultant at Eversheds Harry Elias and panel arbitrator for SIAC, CIETAC, HKIAC and KLRAC, and SIMC Mediator and Ambassador (China), will chair a three-way discussion between Dr Yu and other panellists. The Panel will discuss specific business and legal risks that may arise and discuss the Chinese approach to resolving cross-border BRI disputes. The Panel will also explore various Chinese and regional ADR initiatives, and discuss Singapore s continuing role in providing truly neutral and effective dispute resolution services. 31 OCTOBER 2018 2.00PM TO 6.00PM MAXWELL CHAMBERS SINGAPORE Please register your interest by 24 October 2018 to michelle.lim@scma.org.sg Registration Fee Members SGD 60 Supporting Organisations SGD 80 Non-Members SGD 90 GUEST OF HONOUR MR EDWIN TONG,SC SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND HEALTH DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER DR YU JIANLONG SECRETARY GENERAL, CCOIC CPD Accreditation 2 Public CPD Points Practice Area: Admiralty Practice / Shipping Training Level: General Limited Seats Available For more information, call +65 63240552 Jointly Organized by
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PROGRAMME Singapore 2.00 PM GUEST REGISTRATION 2.30 PM WELCOME ADDRESS MR GOH JOON SENG Chairman, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration 2.35 PM GUEST OF HONOUR WELCOME ADDRESS MR EDWIN TONG SC, Senior Minister of State for Law and Health 2.45 PM SCMA DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES 2018 SPEECH DR YU JIANLONG Secretary General, China Chamber of International Commerce 3.30-3:45 PM TEA BREAK 3:45 PM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHIPPING IN THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE PERSPECTIVES FROM CHINA MERCHANTS GROUP MR TAN YOUQUAN Managing Director, China Merchants Energy Trading (Singapore) Pte Ltd 4.00 PM COSCO SHIPPING RIDING THE TIDE OF INVESTMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA DR LI MAN Vice President, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Ltd 4.15 PM PANEL DISCUSSION CHAIRPERSON: Mr Hee Theng Fong, Consultant, Eversheds Harry Elias DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: Dr Yu Jianlong, Secretary General, China Chamber of International Commerce PANELLISTS: Mr Chong Ik Wei, Partner / Managing Director, Asia, Clyde & Co Mr Dane Chamorro, Senior Partner, Control Risks Asia Pacific 5.00-6:00 PM NETWORKING SESSION _PROGRAMME
SCMA DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES 2018 The SCMA Distinguished Speaker Series features speakers from around the world who have distinguished themselves in the area of shipping and/or maritime arbitration. Designed as an international platform to introduce novel and thought-provoking ideas and developments, the speeches cover a comprehensive spectrum of topics current in maritime law and arbitration. In this year s Distinguished Speaker Series 2018, SCMA is proud to partner China s national chamber of commerce, China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), to present this extraordinary event to members. SPEAKERS PROFILE DR YU JIANLONG Secretary General Dr. YU Jianlong is the Secretary General of China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) since March, 2015. He serves as the Vice Chairman and Secretary General of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), and Vice Chairman of China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC) since 2006. He is also the President of Asia Pacific Arbitration Group (APRAG) and Member of the Governing Board of International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA). Before his work in CIETAC and CMAC, he was the Director General of Economic Information Department, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) between 2004 and 2006, the Deputy Director General of International Relations Department, CCPIT from 1998 to 2004. He has a PHD in International Economic Law, University of International Business and Economics School of Law (UIBE), Master of Executive Business Administration, Peking University (PKU), Master of Inter-Cultural Communications, PKU School of International Politics and B.A. of British and American Literature, Capital Normal University (CNU). _SPEAKERS PROFILE
SPEAKERS PROFILE TAN YOUQUAN Managing Director Tan Youquan is the Managing Director of China Merchants Energy Trading (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Ming Wah (Singapore) Agency Pte Ltd. Before his current positions in Singapore, Youquan was based in Hong Kong where he was Assistant President of China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd and General Manager of Supply Department of Associated Maritime Company (Hong Kong) Limited and Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co., Ltd.. Youquan joined Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co., Ltd. as an Engineer Superintendent. Prior to joining Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co., Ltd., Youquan was a Repair Superintendent with Shanghai Lifeng Shipyard. Prior to this, he was an Engineer onboard China Shipping Shanghai s Changle ship. Youquan holds a Bachelor s Degree in Ship Machinery Repair and Construction from Wuhan Maritime University and a MBA from University of Wales, Newport. DR LI MAN Vice President Dr. Li Man was appointed the Vice President of COSCO Corporation since October 2012. Since 1993, he has held various positions in China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company and has served as Vice Governor in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, P.R. China from 2007 to 2009. He graduated from China s Dalian Maritime University in 1993 with a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering and received his MBA in 2002 and Ph.D. in Business Administration and Enterprise Management in 2009 from Nankai University. Dr. Li Man was previously Executive Vice President of BOAO COSCO Co. Ltd from 2009 to 2012, Deputy General Manager of Executive Office, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company from 2005 to 2007 and Deputy General Manager and General Manager of Tianjin Shore-Based Industry Company, COSCO Bulk Carrier Co. Ltd from 2001 to 2005. _SPEAKERS PROFILE
PANELLISTS PROFILE HEE THENG FONG Consultant Mr Hee is a senior lawyer in Singapore with more than 30 years of experience. He graduated in 1979 from the Law Faculty of the University of Singapore. He is also a holder of a Diploma in PRC Law from Suzhou University. Mr Hee has handled more than one hundred cases in civil litigation and international arbitration as a presiding arbitrator, or co-arbitrator or lead counsel in many countries including Singapore, PRC and Hong Kong. Many of the cases have been reported and referred to in the Singapore Law Report and text books. His arbitration appointments include being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb). He is also on the panel of arbitrators of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Hong Kong Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA). Mr Hee is effectively bilingual and has written many awards in both English and Chinese in international arbitration cases in SIAC, CIETAC and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Mr Hee is also a mediator and Ambassador (China) for Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). Mr Hee has been the resident judge for more than a decade in international debates organised by Beijing CCTV and MediaCorp Singapore. He is also a regular speaker in seminars on Directors Duties and Corporate Governance organised by the Singapore Institute of Directors and the Singapore Exchange Ltd. He also speaks at seminars on arbitration and international trade dispute resolution organised by SIAC and CIETAC. He has contributed an article on a comparative study between SIAC rules and CIETAC rules in The Singapore Law Gazette [Oct 2010 Issue]. Mr Hee also serves as a director of several listed companies, including Straco Corporation Limited, China Jinjiang Environment Holding Company Limited, Yanlord Land Group Limited and APAC Realty Limited. Mr Hee serves as a director of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Chairman of Citizenship Committee of Inquiry (ICA). Mr Hee was awarded the Public Service Medal (BBM) in 2015 and appointed as a Justice of the Peace (JP) in April 2018. _PANELLISTS PROFILES
PANELLISTS PROFILES CHONG IK WEI Partner / Managing Director, Asia Chong Ik Wei is part of Clyde & Co s shipping, insurance and dispute resolution practice. He also spearheads the development of the firm s business across Asia. Ik Wei s main areas of practice are in shipping, insurance, natural resources and energy, with a particular focus on disputes connected with China and the ASEAN region. In addition to England and Wales, Ik Wei is also admitted to practise in Hong Kong and Singapore. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Chinese dialects and Bahasa Malaysia. He is recommended and recognised by various legal directories including Asia Pacific Legal 500, Chambers Asia Pacific as one of the leading individuals for shipping work. DANE CHAMORRO Senior Partner Dane Chamorro is a Senior Partner in Control Risks Asia Pacific business and has more than 25 years experience in the region. Dane is a former US diplomat and a frequent speaker at international conferences on governance and political issues focused on Asia. He was previously Director of Global Risk Analysis for the Asia Pacific region and Managing Director of the company s North Asia business, encompassing Greater China, Korea and Mongolia. Specialising in business intelligence, Dane regularly advises strategic investors and private equity firms on political and partner risks, corporate governance and high-profile business disputes. _PANELLISTS PROFILES
SPONSORS PROFILE ALLEN & GLEDHILL is a leading law firm in Singapore and South-east Asia with a regional network of over 400 lawyers. In Singapore, our Maritime & Aviation team provides specialised round the clock, on-demand service. Our team acts in high-profile, multijurisdictional and highly complex maritime, offshore and aviation matters and is consistently ranked in the top tier by leading global directories. As part of an award-winning, multi-disciplinary firm, our clients have ready access to the full range of expertise of specialist lawyers in the firm resulting in a one-stop seamless and integrated service. Our team has considerable depth of experience and expertise in a wide range of financing, equity, leasing, offshore, sale and purchase, aviation and insurance matters, shipping litigation and arbitration. Our clients include banks and financial institutions worldwide, equity providers, borrowers, commodity traders, P&I Clubs, insurers, shipowners, charterers, shipbuilders and repairers. In 2018, Allen & Gledhill was awarded the Maritime Law Award by Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia, Regional Law Firm of the Year and Most Innovation National Firm of the Year (Singapore) at the International Financial Law Review Asia Awards, and Singapore (Domestic) Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards. In 2017, we were awarded Maritime Law Firm of the Year at the Asian Legal Business South-east Asia Law Awards. Affiliated to CHINA MERCHANTS GROUP, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co. Ltd ( CMES ) was jointly established by China Merchants Group, Sinopec Group, Sinochem Group, COSCO Group and CNOOC Group on 31 December 2004. On 1st December 2006, CMES successfully launched IPO and became a public listed company on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Two more rounds of direct issuance of shares has been held by CMES in the following few years, which has provided a solid capital foundation for the company s further expansion. CMES provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers and LNG carriers. With global trading networks, optimized fleet structures, high efficient and processional intelligences and strong financial backgrounds, the company has rapidly expanded into a leading shipping company in China. _SPONSORS PROFILE
SPONSORS PROFILE THE MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development. Managing a complex portfolio of high-end shipping work throughout the region, in both wet and dry contentious matters, as well as in ship finance and other non-contentious matters, the maritime practice of RAJAH & TANN SINGAPORE LLP is quite simply the dominant force in Singapore within this highly specialised area. With varied areas of expertise and a wealth of experience, coupled with keen commercial acumen, our shipping practice group continues to dominate the Singapore maritime scene and increasingly to make its presence felt in the wider region. The group is consistently placed in the top tier and ranked as a Band 1 shipping firm by independent legal directories. Our partners are recognised by Chambers Global and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as leading practitioners and experts in the maritime arena. Collectively and individually, we have won testimonials as Asian counsel of first resort in shipping and trade-related work. _SPONSORS PROFILE
SPONSORS PROFILE GURBANI & CO LLC ( Gurbani ) offers a sophisticated commercial legal practice complemented by a dedicated team of skilled lawyers. We enjoy a distinguished reputation in regional legal circles as a provider of outstanding legal services, particularly in the marine and insurance industry, and work at the cutting edge of legal developments. Solving all manners of corporate, commercial and legal issues is our bread and butter; we combine rigorous analysis with astute judgement to ensure our clients positions and rights are both commercially and legally protected. We are, additionally, recognised as having an excellent presence in the international commercial arbitration market. Our team, which consists of counsel and arbitrators accredited with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), maintain strong international networks in the insurance, maritime and international trade sectors, allowing us to better service the expanding the needs of our clients in an increasingly global community. Founded in 1933, CLYDE & CO is an international law firm headquartered in London with an extensive global presence through our over 50 offices and associated offices across 6 continents. Globally, we have over 400 partners and 1800 lawyers and 2200 legal professionals. Our work is cross-border, high profile and complex, and our extensive international network means we offer access to specialists with local knowledge on the ground, where and when needed. With unrivalled local and global reach, our network of offices provides support to clients in the right time zone and geographical location. The strength and depth of our experience and expertise in the marine sector means we have the expertise, resources and global capability to work with you covering your business needs. Clyde & Co in Singapore Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore is a joint law venture between Clyde & Co and Singapore law firm Clasis LLC. Unlike the majority of international law firms operating in Singapore, we are able to advise clients on multijurisdictional transactions involving Singapore law and/ or English law, and represent our clients (through Clasis LLC) in court proceedings in Singapore. The joint law venture with Clasis LLC enables us to provide seamless onshore and offshore advice in a single entity, drawing together the international expertise of Clyde & Co and local knowledge of Clasis LLC. So whether it is English or Singapore law, SIAC, SCMA or LMAA arbitration or Singapore Courts, we can assist. _SPONSORS PROFILE
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3. PAYMENT MODE (2) By Telegraphic Transfer (TT): Payable to: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Address: 6 Battery Road, Singapore 049909 A/C No.: 010 211 8566 (SGD) Swift Code: SCBLSGSG Bank Code: 7144 Branch Code: 075 (Note: All bank charges to be borne by the remitting party) Payments should be made in SGD. 4. TERMS & CONDITIONS If you are unable to attend, a substitute participant is welcome at no extra charge. Please inform SCMA of the substitute participant s particulars in writing by 24 October 2018. Regrettably, no refunds will be made for cancellations. SCMA reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and/or timing of the programme or replace the speakers. In the event that the Seminar is cancelled, the registration fee (less 20% administrative charges) will be refunded. Registration is confirmed only when submitted with payment. Payment Information: Registration forms must be accompanied by full payment in order to be processed. Confirmation: Please allow 3 days for e-mail confirmation of your registration. For more information, please contact: Ms. Michelle Lim Tel: (+65) 6324 0552 Email: michelle.lim@scma.org.sg _REGISTRATION FORM