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Business disputes are among the many issues being faced by SMEs amid the economic impact of the pandemic. As companies experience difficulties paying their bills, or even insolvency, this is also creating the potential for disputes with business partners.

However, technology advances have opened the opportunity for disputes to be resolved online. This is usually much quicker and cheaper, and gives SMEs another way of settling disputes and possibly avoiding debt. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated the need for such Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, as they also reduce the need for face-to-face contact.

As ODR platforms begin to emerge, Hong Kong is taking the lead in Asia. Besides their usefulness in solving disputes during the pandemic, ODR platforms have been given a boost by the Hong Kong Government.

In her Policy Address delivered in November, Chief Executive Carrie Lam once again highlighted the Hong Kong Legal Cloud (HKLC) initiative. This is a state-of-the-art online facility equipped with advanced information security technology, to provide secure, reliable and affordable data storage services for the local legal and dispute resolution sector. The Government is also supporting other LawTech initiatives to promote the overall long-term development of Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services.

LawTech is expected to be a key development for Hong Kong's legal sector. To keep members up to date, the Chamber has invited representatives from eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre to speak at a webinar on the development of ODR platforms and the related businesses trends in the APEC region.

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.
Speaker(s)

David Dodwell, Executive Director, Hong Kong-APEC Trade Policy Group

Dodwell supports Hong Kong business input to the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping. The Policy Group has for the past four years been coordinating business support for Hong Kong government efforts to develop Online Dispute Settlement platforms across the APEC region.

Daniel Lam, Chief Executive Officer, eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited

Lam is an expert in property development and construction and is a practicing arbitrator. Lam started his work at the Hongkong Land Group, then Hong Kong Government, the Hongkong Bank (HSBC) Group, the Sime Darby Group and China Light & Power Group. In 2000-07, Daniel was the Director, Property of Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation and planned and directed all property development projects, as well as operating a sizeable leasing, licensing, advertising and property management portfolio.

 

Lawrence Tam, Chief Technology Officer, eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited

Tam comes with more than 30 years of management and technology experience in global operations and he is strong in incubation, consultancy and solving business challenges through technology. Prior to eBRAM, he has held many senior executive and management positions in Europe, Asia and North America for start-ups and multinational corporations.

 
Language English
Date and Time 2021/02/25 11:00 to 12:15
Venue This event will take place online via Zoom
Media Closed to media
Enquiries Wendy Chan
Tel: 28231207
Email: wendy@chamber.org.hk
Fee Members @ HK$100 / Non-Members @ HK$200
+$50 for booking offline
This event accepts Chamber Coupon (terms and conditions)
Members enjoy 30% discount with BOC HKGCC VISA Card
Notes - Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
- A $50 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money.
- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice。.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
- A $50 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money.
- Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber.
- Details such as the webinar link will be sent to attendee by ZOOM email 3 days before the event.
- The registration fee is non-refundable for this event.