Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical competition and the fragmentation of legal and regulatory regimes, cross-border businesses are navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. While international trade and investment continue to create significant opportunities, they also expose companies to heightened legal and commercial risks. Effective risk management, dispute prevention, and strategic dispute resolution have therefore become critical to successful cross-border operations.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Legal Committee, in collaboration with the American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR), will host an informative seminar on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the chamber office.

The session will provide companies with practical insights into the evolving landscape of international commercial arbitration, helping them strengthen dispute prevention strategies and enhance their ability to manage cross-border legal risks.

Agenda



10:00 Registration and Networking

10:15 Opening Remarks:

- Di Yao, Vice Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai; Head of Legal at Google Shanghai

10:25 Presentation: AAA-ICDR's International Arbitration Rules, Procedures, and Features

-Thara Gopalan, Vice President, AAA-ICDR

-Wang Lin, Director of ADR Services, Greater China, AAA-ICDR

11:05 Panel Discussion

-Dan Tan, Arbitrator, ICDR; Principal, Dan Tan Law Firm

-Yan Zhang, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

-Xiao Liu, Chair of China Practice, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

-Weina Ye, Member of Greater China Committee, AAA-ICDR; Shanghai Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei Joint Operation

-Cheng Wang, Chair, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Legal Committee (Moderator)

11:45 Ends