On 8 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, Ms. Heidi Chui was invited to attend an event in Beijing, hosted by Women in Arbitration (“WIA”). The event was attended by nearly 50 distinguished guests including the former chairman of the Appellate Body in WTO, arbitrator of ICSID Ms. Zhang Yue Jiao, ambassador of Zimbabwe Ms. Mavis Sibanda, representatives from arbitration institutions, in-house solicitors, practising lawyers, arbitrators and judges.
The welcome speech was given by Ms. Yeung Ling, the vice secretary of the Hong Kong Arbitration Center and the chairman of Shanghai Association. She also delivered a speech on the topic of “Arbitrations and Women: Situation, Confusion and Effort”. Afterwards, the guests and the participants held discussions on womens’ development in the field of arbitration.
The former chairman of the Appellate Body in WTO, arbitrator of ICSID Ms. Zhang Yue Jiao and Ms. Heidi Chui
Former Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association Ms. Winnie Tam
Women in Arbitration (“WIA”) is an initiative committed to the promotion and success of female practitioners in international arbitration and related practice areas in China. WIA will provide a forum for members to consider and discuss current topics, grow networks and business relationships, and develop the next generation of leading female practitioners.
For enquiries or further information about this event, please contact Ms. Heidi Chui.