Cleared for take-off: Accelerating arbitration careers across Asia Pacific

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

Moderator: Kristian Maley, Independent Counsel and Arbitrator, Australia

Panellists:
Johnson Ng, Johnson Stokes & Master, Hong Kong
Bami Yoo, Lee & Ko, South Korea
Jordan Tan, Audent Chambers, Singapore
Jiaxiang Zhuo, Providence Law Asia, Singapore
Fiona Cameron, Independent Barrister and Arbitrator, Australia

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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: Vivien Wong, Deacons, Hong Kong

Panellists:
Chaitanya Arora, Secretariat, Singapore
Lydia Tang, BRG, Hong Kong
Victor Ageev, HKA, Australia
Karen Wenham, Director, KLW Planning + Advisory

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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, Managing Director, Drew & Napier, Singapore

Panellists:
Christian Santos, Counsel, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), Australia
Michelle Cheung, Counsel, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Hong Kong
Samuel Leong, Deputy Registrar, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Singapore
Brad Wang, Deputy Secretary General, CIETAC Hong Kong, Hong Kong

 

 

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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