On 21 October 2026, Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA“) organised a panel discussion titled “Protecting Investment for Chinese Companies in South-east Asia – The Role of Hong Kong and Singapore” as part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week (“HKAW“) 2026.
The session explored how Hong Kong and Singapore, as leading dispute resolution hubs, support and protect investments across Southeast Asia. It offered practical insights into their complementary roles in navigating legal and enforcement challenges throughout the investment lifecycle. Topics included structuring investments in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (“ASEAN“) countries and choosing between courts and arbitration for dispute resolution; protecting value midstream through interim relief and emergency arbitration in Hong Kong, Singapore and ASEAN; and recovering value after a dispute by enforcing awards and judgments across these jurisdictions.
The panel featured International Arbitration practitioners from RTA network firms: Partners Michelle Li (Head, International Arbitration, Construction & Projects (China)) from Rajah & Tann Singapore Shenzhen Representative Office; Kelvin Poon, SC (Deputy Managing Partner; Regional Head, Dispute Resolution) and Dr Vanina Sucharitkul from Rajah & Tann Singapore; Choon Hon Leng from Christopher & Lee Ong; and Alvin Ambardy from Assegaf, Hamzah & Partners.
Held from 19 to 23 October 2026, HKAW 2026 marked the 15th edition of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC) flagship annual event, convening practitioners, users, and stakeholders from around the world to explore key developments and trends in international arbitration.
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