Co-Chair
Dinesh Dhillon
Co-Chair
David Liu
Asia Pacific Regional Forum
The Asia Pacific Forum offers fantastic opportunities to establish contact with legal experts in and outside of the region, practising in many different areas of law, and to keep abreast of legal business developments in the region.
In addition to offering an unrivalled opportunity to establish contact among lawyers within and outside the region, and with acknowledged experts on different areas of law, specialist Forum activities provide an unparalleled opportunity to keep abreast of legal business developments in the region. Members also benefit from excellent working relations with national Bars, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and LAWASIA.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
Regional tax updates for Asia Pacific and perspectives on global developments
22 Jul 2025 0800 - 0930 BST
Webinar
Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance
30 Jul 2025 1400 - 1500 BST
Webinar
Next Gen Arbitration in Asia Pacific: Innovation, access, and legacy
25 Aug 2025
Singapore
IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium: Beyond the comfort zone – rethinking arbitrator appointments, AI and enforcement of awards
25 Aug 2025
Singapore
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium
05 Dec - 06 Dec 2025
New Delhi , India
Doing Business in Asia Pacific guidebook: second edition
The Asia Pacific Regional Forum presents the second edition of their comprehensive, innovative guide to doing business in the Asia Pacific, covering the jurisdictions of China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines.
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Publications
Securing Australia’s economic future: a strategy for trade diversification amid rising geopolitical tensions
As global tensions deepen, Australia’s economic reliance on China has become a focal point of national discourse. While China remains a crucial trade partner, the growing risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the South China Sea and around Taiwan, emphasises the need for Australia to reinforce its economic resilience. A diversified trade approach offers significant benefits, drawing insights from recent global shifts and showing how strategic, balanced partnerships could reinforce Australia’s economic future.
Released on Feb 12, 2025
Unjust laws, uncertain future: Taiwan’s struggle against authoritarian infiltration
This article examines Taiwan’s constitutional crisis, triggered by amendments to the Constitutional Court Procedure Act, which jeopardise judicial independence and risk paralysing its highest judicial institution. This article also emphasises the broader implications for global democracy and the urgent need for international attention to counter authoritarian influence.
Released on Feb 12, 2025
The proposed merger between Uber Eats and Foodpanda in Taiwan
In regard to the review of the proposed merger between Uber Eats and Foodpanda in Taiwan, one of the key issues is whether such a merger between two companies involved in the purchase of labour may substantially lessen competition. This article urges the Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission to assess the risks that couriers will face as a result of the merger. On the other hand, this article points out the probable long-term commitments that will be used to try to secure the Fair Trade Commission’s permission.
Released on Feb 12, 2025
Employee self-harm and employer accountability: navigating the legal considerations and best practices
As workplace dynamics continue to evolve, there has been a concerning increase in employee suicides being reported in public fora. This trend brings into sharp focus the importance of mental health and social wellbeing within the workplace. As such, it has become increasingly essential to examine cases of employee self-harm and how courts attribute accountability in regard to employers in such cases, particularly in terms of criminal law. This article analyses the judicial decisions that have examined the liability of the relevant management teams or employees of an organisation in regard to the criminal provisions relating to the ‘abetment of suicide’ of an employee. It further endeavours to cover certain best practices that employers must adopt in to mitigate any risks in regard to these very sensitive matters.
Released on Feb 12, 2025
Subcommittees and other groups
The Asia Pacific Regional Forum also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Asia Pacific Arbitration Group
The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Group seeks to explore and deepen the connections of the IBA Arbitration Committee throughout the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. By collaborating with local institutions and practitioners, including through cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Forum, the Group seeks to strengthen the IBA Arbitration Committee’s role and expand awareness of the Committee’s work in the region. The group is chaired by Huawei Sun and Kent Phillips.
- Asia Pacific Regional Forum Advisory Board
- China Working Group
- India Working Group
- One Belt One Road Subcommittee
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