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Conference Schedule

*Updated on 4 May 2010
Special Question & Answer session, dinner at the Istana and all off-site visits requires security screening.
More information available here.

30 April to 2 May 2010 (Friday to Sunday)

Date /Time Event  
30 April 2010, Friday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nominating Committee and Officers’ Meeting  
1 May 2010, Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Committee/JCM and At-Large Meetings, Incoming Council Orientation, and Afternoon Council Meeting  
2 May 2010, Sunday (Day 1)
6:45 am – 3:00 pm Pre-Conference Golf at Tanah Merah Country Club [FULLY BOOKED]  
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Reception for IPBA Scholars, Women Business Lawyers and New Members of IPBA

Invited Speaker
Mrs Fang Ai LianMrs Fang Ai Lian has been the Chairman of Great Eastern Holdings Ltd since April 2008 and was fomerly with Ernst & Young for over 30 years, as the Managing Partner from 1996 to 2005 and Chairman from 2005 to 2008..., Chairman of Great Eastern Holdings Limited Singapore

 

 
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Special Question & Answer Session by
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan YewMinister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew led Singapore to independence and served as its first prime minister. Under his guidance Singapore became a financial and industrial powerhouse despite a lack of abundant natural resources...

"Climate Change in the 21st Century"

Moderator:
Dr Kishore MahbubaniDr Kishore Mahbubani served in the Singapore Foreign Ministry from 1971 to 2004 and as Permanent Secretary from 1993 to 1998..., Dean and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore

Security Screening starts at 3:45 pm and all delegates to be seated by 4:50 pm

Conference Session Sponsored by
      Lee & Lee

 

Dress Code: Business Formal
7:00 pm Welcome Dinner at Marina Bay Sands
(Dinner Packages available here)

Dress Code: Business Formal

Conference Session Sponsored by

Shook Lin & Bok LLP         TSMP LAW CORPORATION
Dress Code: Business Formal
     
 

3 May 2010, Monday

Date /Time Event  
09:00 – 10:30am    

 

 

Keynote Speech by
Former Vice President Al GoreAl Gore is the world’s most influential voice on climate change, an advisor to the President of the United States, leaders in Congress, and heads of state throughout the world, Vice President Al Gore offers a unique perspective on national and international affairs.

“Thinking Green: Economic Strategy for the 21st Century” more info

Moderator:
Professor Tommy KohProfessor Tommy Koh is currently Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies and the National Heritage Board. He is on secondment from the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore., Ambassador-at-Large Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Former Chairman of UNCED's Preparatory Committee and the Main Committee

All delegates to be seated by 08:45 am

Dress Code: Business
10:30 – 12:30pm

 

 

Plenary Session “Climate Change and the Economy”

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Moderator:
Professor Tommy KohProfessor Tommy Koh is currently Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies and the National Heritage Board. He is on secondment from the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore., Ambassador-at-Large Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Former Chairman of UNCED's Preparatory Committee and the Main Committee

 

Dress Code: Business

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch

Luncheon Exclusively Sponsored by



 
Concurrent Committee Sessions
     
2.00 pm – 5:30 pm "Climatic" Challenges for Aviation and Space" more info
Organised by Aviation Committee

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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm "Sustainable Development in Construction Projects" more info
Organised by International Construction Projects Committee

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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm "M&A Negotiation Trends and Practices in U.S. and Asian Private Target, Public Target and LBO Deals" more info
Organised by Cross Border and Investment Committee

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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm "Social Media and Business Development in Law Firms-Creative Use of Technology"
Jointly organised by Legal Development & Training  and the Technology & Communications Committees


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2.00 pm – 3.30pm "Restructuring of Distressed Corporations - Opportunities for
Cross-Border Investment" more info

Jointly organised by Banking, Finance and Securities and Insolvency Committees

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4.00pm – 5.30 pm "Regulation of Banks and Protection of Depositors - New Challenges" more info
Jointly organised by Banking, Finance and Securities and Insolvency Committees

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12:30 pm – 5:30 pm "Session 1: Business Perspectives in Cross-border Disputes" [Offsite Visit] more info
Jointly organised by Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, and Corporate Counsel Committees (more information... ) [FULLY BOOKED]

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"Session 2: Court Visit" more info
Organised by Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee

 

 

7:00 pm

Dinner at the IstanaBook Online
Hosted by S R Nathan, President of The Republic of Singapore

Dress Code: Business Casual
  All delegates are to assemble at Sands Expo & Convention Center lobby for Security Screening at 6:00 pm and transportation to The Istana  
 

4 May 2010, Tuesday

Date /Time Event  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

 

Keynote Speaker
Chief Justice Chan Sek KeongBorn in 1937, Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong graduated from the University of Malaya in Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 1961, and was called to the Bar a year later..., Singapore Supreme Court

Special Session:
"Transnational Issues for Judges in the New Global Financial
and Business Climate" more info

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Moderator:
Justice  V.K. RajahJustice V K Rajah was appointed a Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court, Singapore on 2 January 2004 and thereafter a Judge on 1 November 2004. Justice Rajah was appointed a Judge of Appeal on 11 April 2007. In 2008, he chaired a government appointed committee tasked with making recommendations to develop the Singapore Legal Sector. He is a Vice-President of the Singapore Academy of Law..., Judge of the Singapore Court of Appeal

All delegates to be seated by 08:45 am

Dress Code: Business
9:00 am – 12:00 pm "Legal Storm, from Turbulent Times" more info
Jointly organised by the
Women Business Lawyers, Legal Practice and Employment & Immigration Law  Committees

Conference Session Sponsored by
ATMD Bird & Bird LLP

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9.00 am – 12:00 pm "Clean Development Mechanisms: After Copenhagen" more info
Jointly organised by Environmental Law, International Trade, Cross-Border Investments and Banking, Finance and Securities Committees

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch

Guest of Honour
Mr K. ShanmugamMr K. Shanmugam was educated at Raffles Institution from 1972 to 1977. He then read law at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he graduated at the top of his class with First Class Honours, in 1984. He was admitted to the Singapore Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor in 1985..., Minister for Law & Second Minister for Home Affairs, Singapore


 
Concurrent Committee Sessions
     
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm "CleanTech - The Implications of New Technology in a Global Crisis" more info
Jointly organised by Technology and Communications, Intellectual Property, and International Trade Committees

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2.00 pm – 5:30 pm "Antitrust Enforcement Investigations: Recent Changes Around the Region" more info
Organised by Competition Law Committee

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Conference Session Co-Sponsored by

ABA Section of Antitrust Law

 
2.00 pm – 5.30 pm "Cross-Border Law Reforms - Change in Investment Climate"more info
Jointly organised by Cross-Border Investment and International Trade Committees

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2.00 pm – 5.30 pm "Cross-border Liability for Environmental Disaster and Personal injury:
Mock Scenario Discussion" more info

Jointly organised by Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, and International Construction Projects Committees

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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm "How Tax Laws Around the World have Evolved since the Kyoto Protocol?" more info
Organised by Tax Law Committee

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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm "Piracy - Impact on the Shipping World"more info


Jointly organised by Maritime Law and Insurance Committees


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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Mandarin Session: China Market Trend and Legal Profession [Offsite Visit]
At The Singapore Supreme Court (more information... )
Book Online

Speakers(演讲嘉宾):
  1. The Lasting Impact of Economic Climate Change – Challenges and Opportunities for the Legal Profession in China (全球经济之变化所带来的长期影响-中国律师业的挑战和机遇)
    John Z. L. HuangJohn Z L Huang provides legal counsel in China for over 20 years, he has handled numerous landmark cross-border transactions and disputes for both Fortune 500 and well-known Chinese enterprises..., Managing Partner, MWE China Law Offices (MWE China), PR China (上海MWE律师事务所合伙人黄仲兰律师)

  2. The Practical Approach to Develop Successful Business in China During Global Financial Crisis (全球金融危机中在中国成功经商的实践)
    Audrey Chen陈子若律师1992年毕业于中国人民大学法律系,获法学硕士学位,后工作于中国社会科学院。1993年加入君合律师事务所。

    Ms. Audrey Chen is a partner of Jun He Law Offices.  Ms. Chen joined Jun He in 1993 and practises in our Beijing office...
    , Partner, Jun He Law Offices, PR China (北京市君合律师事务所合伙人陈子若律师)

  3. The Protection on the Overseas Creditors Interests under the PRC Enterprises Bankruptcy Procedures (中国内地企业破产程序中的境外债权人利益保护)
    Yin Zhengyou尹正友,北京市炜衡律师事务所高级合伙人,长期致力于破产、重组理论研究和实务操作,具有丰富的实务经验和较好的理论素养。

    Mr. Yin Zhengyou is senior Partner of W&H Law Firm and the head of Bankruptcy Law Team at W&H Law firm. He also specialises in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters...
    , Senior Partner, W & H Law Firm, PR China (北京市炜衡律师事务所合伙人尹正友律师)

  4. RMB on Shore Fund for Foreign VCs (外资创投在华设立人民币基金的运作)
  5. The Evolution of Singapore’s Legal System to Promote International Commerce(新加坡法律制度如何为国际商业活动提供支持)
    Thian Yee  SzeDistrict Judge Thian Yee Sze has many years of experience hearing commercial disputes and commercial crimes..., District Judge, Judiciary, Subordinate Courts, Singapore (新加坡初级法院田怡诗地方法官)

  6. Dispute Resolution Venue(新加坡-理想的中立国际仲裁地)
    Yang Ing LoongYang Ing Loong is a partner in Sidley Austin’s Singapore office. Mr. Yang’s practice focuses on arbitration and litigation in Asia, particularly on disputes concerning the People’s Republic of China..., Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, Singapore (盛德国际律师事务所新加坡分所合伙人杨炎龙律师)

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7:30 pm Dinner Reception at Universal Studio Singapore
(Dinner Packages available here)

All delegates are to assemble at Sands Expo & Convention Center lobby at 7:00 pm for transportation to Universal Studio Singapore

Conference Session Sponsored by

Dress Code: Casual
     
 

5 May 2010, Wednesday

Date /Time Event
9:00 am – 12:00 pm International Bar Association (IBA) & IPBA Special Programme
"The Financial Institutions Regulatory Landscape After The Financial Crises" more info
Jointly oraganised by the IBA Financial Task Force and the IPBA Banking, Finance and Securities Committee

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm Special Session: Corporate Counsel Forum
"Solicitor-Client Privilege - Should this be Extended to Corporate Counsel?" more info

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9.00 am – 12:00 pm "The Case For Arbitration In The Asia Pacific And Dispute Management" more info
Organised by Singapore International Arbitration Centre

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9.00 am – 12:00 pm "The Resurgence of Nuclear Power in the Era of Climate Change" more info
Jointly organised by Environmental Law, International Trade, Cross-Border Investments and Energy & Natural Resources Committees

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm

"Case Study of the Impact of Updated IP Laws on IP Litigation in China"
(through certain case briefing, analysis of Supreme Court’s judicial interpretations on various IP issues)

Organised by the Intellectual Property Law Committee

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12:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Annual General Meeting of IPBA

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm New Officer Meeting
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

"Arranged visits to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Port Operations Control Centre and Integrated Simulation Centre "
Organised by the Maritime Law Committee & 3rd Asian Maritime Law Conference

All IPBA and AMLC delegates are invited to join us for a stimulating afternoon of site visits to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Operations Control Centre and Integrated Simulation Centre on 5 May, from 2 to 5pm. [Registration for this offsite visit is FULLY BOOKED]

 

6 May 2010, Thursday

Date /Time Event
7:00 am

Post-Conference Golf at Sentosa Golf Club Book Online

*The above schedule is subjected to change without prior notice.