01

Day

02

Events

40+

Speakers

300+

Delegates

Exhibitors

15+

08:55 AM – 09:00 AM (SGT/HKT)

Opening Remarks

09:00 AM – 09:40 AM (Singapore Time)

Keynote Address 

Transforming how Legal Teams Work by Combining the Power of AI & Cyber Security with market leading Document and Email Management

Sanjay Shah - Managing Director Asia, iManage

Sponsored By 

09:41 AM – 10:06 AM (Singapore Time)

Keynote Address

When Your Documents Stop Playing Hide and Seek. That's Work Inspired.

NetDocuments is the leading cloud document management system that provides a reliable and secure way to create, edit, store, locate and collaborate on documents anywhere, using any device – allowing your lawyers to stay focused on clients and outcomes. 

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In this session discover NetDocuments powerful search capabilities that avoid the need to recreate the wheel, as documents stop playing hide and seek. You will also learn more about some of NetDocuments seamless integrations with Microsoft Teams and Outlook that enhance collaboration within the tools you already know.

Jennifer Cathcart - Regional Manager APAC, NetDocuments

Sponsored By 

10:07 AM – 10:18 AM (Singapore Time)

Exclusive Case Study Presentation

How Lexis Advance® Practical Guidance Meets the Needs of In-house Counsel and Legal Practitioners

• 4 content essentials in Lexis Advance® Practical Guidance – Practice Notes, Precedents, Drafting Notes & Checklists 

• User scenarios and application

Sharon Yap  - Head of Product, SEA, LexisNexis

Sponsored By 

10:20 AM – 10:35 AM (Singapore Time)

Meetings: Networking Lounge & Exhibition Area

10:35AM – 11:00 AM (Singapore Time)

Virtual Q&A Session

11:00 AM – 11:34 AM (Singapore Time)

Keynote Address 

Remote Hearings in International Arbitration

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Singapore Time)

Keynote Address 

Legal Digitization to Boost Law Industry: 2021 & Beyond

Due to growing competition and other global crises, lawyers are under growing pressure from all sides. However, evolving innovations and advances in process automation are leading towards enhanced workflow benefits as well as opportunities to reduce the time spent and improvise the task processes and workflows. Learn:

• Latest automation tools to enhance delivery of legal services

• Identifying tasks and work processes apt for automation

• Overcoming barriers and pain points to adapt to new technology efficiently

• Most practical innovations for the less tech savvy legal professional

• Benefits and risks of automation and digitization

• Potential benefits and concerns with remote hearings and increased use of technology in international arbitration

• Legal issues with remote hearings

• Planning and conducting remote hearings

• The future of remote hearings and impact of technology on international arbitration

Steven Finizio - Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshitake Adachi - Vice President - Regional General Counsel, Japan, WeWork

11:35 AM – 11:52 AM (Singapore Time)

11:31 AM – 11:51 AM (Singapore Time)

Keynote Address 

Keynote Address 

Impact of COVID-19, a Risk & Compliance View

Managing Fraud&Corruption within Corporations in Asia Pacific Region

Navneet Hrishikesan - Executive Director, Legal, Asia Pacific & Japan SP, Cisco

• Standard anti-bribery corruption components in a compliance program

• Adequate procedures – risk assessment and controls

• Sanctions for violation

• Enhancing the anti-fraud policies and procedures

• How to ensure a harmonious litigation strategy

Raj Kuppusamy - Head Of Compliance - Group Compliance Officer,

Sapura Energy Berhad

11:53 AM – 12:30 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Beyond the Allegation: How to Effectively Conduct Compliance Investigations

11:53 AM – 12:34 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Arbitration vs Mediation, the Various Alternative Dispute Resolutions in Hong Kong

• Review actions you can take now to prepare for an investigation

• Examine crucial steps to take during an investigation

• The different levels of investigations you should set up.

• Discuss post-investigation best practices

• Can mediation be effectively used in connection with arbitration? If so, at what stage?

• How effective is mediation generally? In what circumstances or jurisdictions is it most effective?

• Should companies include mediation clauses in their standard commercial contracts?

• Is there a particular format best used for incorporating mediation into a dispute resolution clause?

• Mediation: What In-House Counsels expect?

• Advantages/disadvantages of arbitration over the courts

Anushka Chandra - Head of Corporate Compliance, Asia Pacific Bosch

Daniel Choo - Associate General Counsel, APAC, Bruker Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Michael Lee - Head of Asia, International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR)

Edward Liu - Partner, Hill Dickinson

12:31 PM – 01:15 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

12:35 PM – 01:10 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Contracts and Cyber Security: Two Ways to Protect Your Business

Remote Working & Essential Guide to Contract Management

• Know your Contracts

• Cybersecurity considerations in acquisition planning and contract performance

• Why cybersecurity must be priority in contract management

• Using contracts to reduce cybersecurity risks

• Staying current with cybersecurity in contracting

• Contract management challenges to watch out for when working remote

• Best practices for successfully managing your contracts remotely

• Contract management software advantages for a remote workforce

In response to uncertainties related to COVID-19, more and more employees are being asked or required to work remotely. As companies work diligently to activate business continuity plans, ensuring how they will maintain ongoing and effective contract management is an important consideration.

Lijun Chui - Partner, Dispute Resolution & Investigations, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

Yudha Dewangga -