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 - VP / Group Head Legal - Contract Management, PT. XL Axiata Tbk

01:20 PM – 01:35PM (Singapore Time)

Meetings: Networking Lounge & Exhibition Area

01:35 PM – 02:00 PM (Singapore Time)

Virtual Q&A Session

02:00 PM – 02:31 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

02:00 PM – 02:38 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Regulatory Aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disruption from the EU

The Convergence of Compliance: The Rising Tide of Global Anti-bribery and Corruption Enforcement

• Identify compliance risk before it impacts your core business

• Mitigating risk associated with anti-corruption & anti-bribery laws

• Evaluating adequate compliance, business ethics, anti-bribery and anti- corruption framework

• Protecting businesses from bribery and corruption

• Anti-corruption risks in the context of M&A and joint ventures

Jaroslaw Jankowski - General Manager ASEAN & Lead Counsel Asia,
Siemens Logistics

Shalinee Fernandez - Senior Legal Counsel Asia-Pacific, Ansell

Anubhav Kapoor - Director of Legal Affairs, Ford India

02:32 PM – 02:54 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

02:39 PM – 02:54 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Understanding Singapore’s dispute resolution and arbitration landscape

Cross-Border Data Flows & Privacy

• Strike the right balance

• Different regulatory approaches

• Consequences for third countries (other than USA & EU state members)

• Transborder flows of data

• International transfer of data

• Resolution on privacy protection & search

Huai Yuan Chia - Partner, and Business Development Lead for Vietnam and Thailand. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Antonius Alexander Tigor - Head of Legal Business Partner - Digital, Telkomsel

02:55 PM – 03:16 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

02:55 PM – 03:01 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Privacy on the Web: Facts, Challenges, and Solutions

Trends, Challenges & Tech in this New Normal

• 2021 challenges

• Addressing the backlog

• Managing increased workloads

• Developing new skills

• Remote engagement

Despite important regulatory and technical efforts aimed at tackling aspects of the problem, privacy violation incidents on the web continue to hit the headlines. Legal experts outline the salient issues and proposed solutions focusing on generic Web users’ Web privacy.

• Understanding Privacy

• The privacy problem

• Dimensions of Web privacy

• Sources of privacy violation

• Solutions

Ezra Tay - General Counsel & Head of Compliance, Cake DeFi

Richard Milchior - Partner, Herald

03:17 PM – 03:40 PM (Singapore Time)

03:02 PM – 03:17 PM (Singapore Time)

Joint Case Study Presentation

Joint Case Study Presentation

Challenges in Contract Management and Adoption of Best Practices

Practical Issues in Litigation and Arbitration in the Post-Pandemic World

• Managing virtual hearings on motions

• Perceiving how the court perceives the hearing

• Evidentiary hearings in the virtual world

• Settlement issues – where did the courthouse steps go?

• Considerations in international arbitration – make sure you can communicate with your team!

With advent of smart technologies, many corporations have adopted unique contract models to plan and execute contracts. Thus, while the business is focusing on establishment and growth, future challenges await them.

• Prepare, strategize and implement contract models to combat future technological challenges

• Identify, collaborate and adapt the new normal

• Embrace the right technology – smart contract management software solutions

• Engage, involve and evolve with stakeholders

• Adopt best practices to mitigate business and financial risks

• Importance of record management

Shaun Leong - Partner, Withersworldwide

Mark Seah - Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Dawn Sheng - Head of Legal and Compliance, TCRCure Biopharma

Raghunath Rath - Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Alcon

03:45 PM – 04:10 PM (Singapore Time)

Virtual Q&A Session, Closing Remarks & Thank You Note