
HKA is speaking at the inaugural Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) and Asia Pacific Institute of Experts (APIEx) joint conference.
Organised by both Arbitrators and Experts, the conference seeks to focus on not just arbitrators and arbitrations but the work of both arbitrators and experts – how they interact, relate and contribute to the dispute resolution process through the effective use of experts to provide the tribunal with the best evidence.
Who Should Attend
All who are involved in the dispute resolution process should attend and participate.
Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker
Justice Vinodh Coomaraswamy, The Supreme Court of Singapore
Session 2 | Expert Views
Hear from a diverse range of experts over common issues that arise when working with experts. Topics will include:
• Conflicts clearance and project acceptance
• Client and law firm interactions
• Independence or not – duties to the court/tribunal v client
• Report writing and joint reports
• Expert testimony in different contexts
• Privilege and confidentiality
Moderator
Andrew Pullen, Barrister, Fountain Court Chambers; Council Member, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
Panellist

Partner
HKA
Other Panellists
- Anne Connolly, Senior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting (APAC) Pte Ltd.
- John Gibson, Director of Asia, Marine Engineer, Brookes Bell
- Catherine Jago, Managing Director, CJH Energy Ltd
- Chris Nunns, Managing Director, Kroll, Expert Services, Construction Disputes
Session 3 | Mock Arbitration: A Demonstration of Hot-Tubbing with Damages Experts in the “Hot Seat”
Participants will see experienced counsel pit their wits against equally experienced experts in a Scenario to demonstrate how counsel rigorously test the opinions of damages experts who are being examined under a witness-conferencing (hot tubbing) procedure.
Expert Witness

Associate Director
HKA
Other Expert Witness
Jonathan Ellis, Managing Director, Secretariat International
Arbitrator
Thio Shen Yi SC, Joint Managing Partner, TSMP Law Corporation
Conveners
- Chan Leng Sun SC, Advocate, Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice)
- Iain Potter, Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC
Counsels
- Nicholas Lingard, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
- Koh Swee Yen, Partner, Commercial & Corporate Disputes and International Arbitration Practices, WongPartnership LLP
This Conference is managed by APIEx. For more information and to register, please visit their conference page.
Should you have any questions please contact CrystalLim@hka.com.