In the information security sector, we deal with risks everyday. Some of us might engage in a contract where one party is to provide security assurance service to the other party. In case of security failing apart, which party should bear the liability? Surely there could be disputes on the matter. Quite often when the parties cannot negotiate a settlement, you are put in a dilemma whether to put forth the case to expensive court proceeding (and expose the security failure to the public) or bear the loss.

In fact, there are alternate ways to resolve disputes outside the court. Arbitration is one of these ways and it is enforceable as court decision. A recent case was the Eastern Harbour Tunnel toll rate rise, where the decision of the arbitration tribunal could not be appealed to the court.

In this talk the speaker will share with you how Arbitration as a form of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) can help resolve disputes in an effective way, its unique features, its acceptance around the world, its importance in resolving commercial disputes where a mainland China party is involved.

The speaker will also highlight how Hong Kong is developing herself as a hub of arbitration in the region and how non-legal background professional can contribute.

   
 Professional Information Security Association