With insolvency cases now on the rise in Australia, and China and Hong Kong facing economic headwinds, it is time to take stock of recent international developments on the intersection of arbitration with company winding-up proceedings, and when a Court will stay a winding-up petition to allow underlying, genuine, disputes to be arbitrated.

You’re invited to join us for an insightful review and discussion from the following expert panel, Ciarb Fellows and Members of the HKIAC List of Arbitrators, Monique Carroll, Tom Clarke and Nick Luxton who will canvass recent leading decisions in Hong Kong, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom, and compare these with current and likely future approaches of Australian courts.

Monique Carroll is principal of Cite Legal, practising in cross-border dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.  Monique previously worked in a dispute resolution practice in Beijing, as well in leading Australian law firms.

Tom Clarke has practised at the Victorian Bar since 2008, having previously qualified and worked for six years as a litigation solicitor in Hong Kong.

Nick Luxton has practised at the Hong Kong Bar since 2014, and commenced practice at the Victorian Bar in 2023.  Nick appeared in Re Lam Kwok Hung Guy (2023) 26 HKCFAR 119 at first instance and on appeal to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal.

Martin Scott KC, Ciarb Australia Councillor, will deliver the Welcome and Concluding Remarks.

As this event is free of charge for Ciarb Members and Guests, registrations are essential and places are strictly limited. Non-Members $35