ICC YAAF: Navigating the challenges and strategies for venture capital funds in equity investment disputes

Introduction

HKA is pleased to be a part of the upcoming ICC YAAF event in Hong Kong.

The speakers will decipher the issues in arbitrations brought by venture capital funds when they seek to exit an equity investment. Our panel will share their insights and vast experience with unique perspectives from arbitrators, counsel (both international counsel and local counsel) and quantum experts.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on various issues arising from international arbitration cases where venture capital funds seek to exit from their investment.

Topics to be discussed include: (1) managing the parties’ expectations of the arbitration process; (2) working out a timetable with effective control and efficiency; (3) obtaining securities / freezing orders; (4) preparing for the hearings and cross-examination/expert conferencing; and (5) the useful mechanisms and procedure under the ICC Rules of Arbitration that facilitate the process.

HKA Speaker

Cheng-Yee is qualified to practise law in England & Wales and Malaysia, and holds a Master’s degree in international business and management. She is an international arbitration specialist with a global career who has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Paris and London.  Cheng-Yee is responsible for managing / developing client relationships and go-to-market strategy in the Asia Pacific region.

She has over 20 years’ experience in developing and growing the Asia Pacific market for the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration (ICC) and Omni Bridgeway, both global leaders in their respective businesses. 

She established and headed the first overseas branch office of the ICC in Hong Kong and was responsible for the day-to-day management of hundreds of ICC arbitrations, emergency arbitrations and other dispute resolution processes. 

Cheng-Yee subsequently joined Omni Bridgeway as an investment manager in charge of the Hong Kong office, as well as a senior client relationship manager.  She was responsible for assessing and sourcing suitable matters for dispute finance, negotiating commercial terms with clients and overseeing funded claims through to resolution. 

She is a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR and recognised as a Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal for 2022 and 2023.  She serves on several committees worldwide including the ICC Hong Kong Arbitration Subcommittee.