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The Hong Kong Mediation Council (HKMC) holds webinars under different topics in order to update the knowledge of mediators and hone their practical skills. The webinars are conducted online via ZOOM.
The eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited ("eBRAM") helped successfully deliver the 17th Willem C Vis (East) International Commercial Moot (VEM) through online platform amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sequel to the last session: "Gearing up for Online Mediation", HKMC has invited key persons from eBRAM to share at this upcoming Webinar its insights and experience in hosting virtual meetings for dispute resolution.
This Webinar targets Mediators and ADR practitioners including in-house counsels, and shall cover the following topics:
- Introduction to eBRAM: objectives and history
- Use of online platform for virtual meetings
- Experience sharing : Virtual Vis (East) International Commercial Moot 2020
- Preparation for e-meeting: training for host manager, testing, etc.
- Conducting a virtual meeting : technical issues, emergencies and confidentiality measures
Agenda:
12:45: Participants start checking-in to the Webinar
13:00: Webinar starts
13:05: Discussion and Sharing by Panel Speakers
14:00: Questions and Answers session
14:15: Webinar ends
CPD: 1 Point (HKIAC)
(CPD Accreditation pending from HKMAAL and the Law Society of Hong Kong)
A Zoom ID and Password for the Webinar will be circulated to paid registrants by emails closer to the event's date.
There will be a short quiz at the conclusion of the Webinar in the form of multiple choice questions on the content of the Webinar. The satisfactory completion of the multiple choice questions will serve as an actual proof of attendance in compliance with the requirements from CPD awarding bodies.
Speakers
Mr. Daniel C. Lam SBS, JP
Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General at eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited
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Mr. Lawrence Tam
Chief Technology Officer at eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited
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Mr. Daniel C.
Lam SBS, JP
Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General at eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited
Daniel is currently the Chief Executive Officer of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited. He is an expert in property development and construction, specialized in urban renewal and developments above railway stations and depots, and is a practicing arbitrator.
Daniel’s experience extends beyond Hong Kong. Daniel 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, before setting up his own practice, DCL Consultants Ltd. in 1993, until 2000 when he left. 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.
In 2008-2015, he was appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority, and in 2015-2016 he was appointed the Managing Director.
Daniel was the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors in 1986-1987. Because of Daniel’s professional knowledge and interest in arbitration, he has been appointed as arbitrator in a number of cases. He was a Council member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (1993–2016), Chairman of its Mediators Accreditation Committee (2002-2006); and the Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (1997-2000). He is a Chartered Arbitrator and listed in Hong Kong, London, Vancouver, Beijing and Shenzhen. He is also a member of the International Council of Commercial Arbitration in Hague. In 2016 he was also appointed as arbitrator by the One Belt One Road (China) Arbitration Court.
Daniel’s professional and public service include serving as member of the Land & Building Advisory Committee (1986-1990), Hong Kong Housing Authority (1993-2001) and Chairman of its Building Committee (1996-2001), and member of the Construction Industry Review Committee. Since 2016, he was appointed a member of the Board of the Hospital Authority.
Mr. Lawrence
Tam
Chief Technology Officer at eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited
Lawrence comes with 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 N.A. for start-ups and multinational corporations.
Knowledgeable in latest digital trends, i.e., Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, etc. and fluent in English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese), he has an Honorable B.A. Degree in Management together with many professional certificates from MIT, Saint Mary’s College, Hong Kong University and others.
Companies he has served include: Tata Consultancy Services (Asia), LogicToken Enterprises Limited (HKSAR), OnePort Limited (HKSAR), E-MA Logistics Systems (Shanghai), Hitachi Data Systems (USA), Maersk Data (USA), Overseas Container Line (Europe & USA) as well as an Internet startup company in California (USA) that focused on IoT.
Mr. Ronald
Sum
Committee Member, HKMC
Ronald is qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong, England and Wales and Australia. He is the immediate past chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce: Arbitration and ADR Sub-Committee. Ronald is also an accredited mediator of HKMAAL, CIETAC and the Law Society of Hong Kong. Ronald has recently be appointed as an Investor State Mediator under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA). Ronald is on the Hong Kong Steering Committee on Mediation.