Party representatives and advisors
Designed for emerging practitioners with global ambitions, this three-part webinar series brings together arbitration professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore how careers in international arbitration are built in practice. This series is jointly presented by the Ciarb Young Members Group in East Asia, Australia, and Singapore.
Drawing on perspectives from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and Korea, the series offers a candid and comparative look at the different pathways into arbitration — from counsel and advisors, to experts and consultants, and into arbitral institutions. Participants will gain practical insights into working across jurisdictions, navigating regulatory and market differences, and positioning themselves to build a genuinely international practice.
Whether you are at the outset of your career or looking to expand your regional footprint, this series provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from peers who are forging careers across three of Asia-Pacific’s leading arbitration hubs.
Episode 1: Party representatives and advisors
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Singapore/Perth/Hong Kong: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Episode 2: Outside the law – Experts and consultants
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Singapore/Perth/Hong Kong: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Moderator: [TBC], Hong Kong
Panellists:
[TBC]
Katie Mead, Jones Day, Australia
Episode 3: Arbitral institutions
Monday 7 September 2026
Singapore/Perth/Hong Kong: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Moderator: Mahesh Rai, Drew & Napier, Singapore
Panellists:
[TBC], Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)
[TBC], Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
[TBC], Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Eligibility for CPD points in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Western Australia is to be confirmed. Legal practitioners in other jurisdictions may be entitled to claim CPD points in accordance with their local regulations.
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Through its Young Members Group (YMG), Ciarb supports professional members aged 40 and under who want to build a career in dispute resolution. Ciarb members aged 40 and under automatically become part of the YMG.
About the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Since 1915 the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators exists for the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution. In addition to providing education, training and accreditation for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, Ciarb acts as an international centre for practitioners, policymakers, academics and the business community. Our international membership of over 19,000 professionals spans more than 150 jurisdictions, connected by over 40 active Ciarb Branches worldwide. We support our members with learning and networking opportunities, qualifications, mentorship, research and resources, events and best practice guidance via our global branch network.
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