IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium: Beyond the comfort zone – rethinking arbitrator appointments, AI and enforcement of awards
25 Aug 2025
Session information
Panel discussion three: Paper tigers or powerful tools? Navigating award enforcement in the Asia Pacific
Monday 25 August (1615 - 1715)
Description
Winning an arbitration case is only half the battle – the true challenge often lies in enforcing the award. While the New York Convention provides a strong framework, enforcement remains inconsistent across jurisdictions in Asia. Some courts actively support arbitration, while others present significant roadblocks, citing public policy, procedural irregularities, or protectionist tendencies. This panel will delve into the practical realities of award enforcement in the region, analyzing key case studies, jurisdictional trends, and strategies for overcoming enforcement hurdles.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Swee Yen Koh SC | WongPartnership, Singapore, Singapore; Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Arbitration Group |
Speakers
| Tony Budidjaja | Budidjaja International Lawyers, Jakarta , Indonesia |
| Ila Kapoor | Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Co-Chair, International Commercial Arbitration Case Law Subcommittee |
| Trung Nam Nguyen | EPLegal Limited, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Huawei Sun | Zhong Lun, Beijing, China; Asia Pacific Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Arbitration Committee |