Event Details

18:30

Welcome Reception & Dinner: Welcome Reception & Dinner
Welcome Reception & Dinner
National Kitchen
1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01
National Gallery
Singapore 178957

08:00 - 08:45

WSG Women's Group Breakfast Roundtable: WSG Women's Group Breakfast Roundtable
WSG Women's Group Breakfast Roundtable

08:30

Registration & Check-In: Registration & Check-In
Registration & Check-In

09:00 - 09:10

Introduction: Introduction
Introduction
An IPBA welcome and a look at the IPBA structure and evolution.
Speakers:
Perry L. Pe, Senior Partner, Romulo& Current President, IPBA
Denis McNamara, Consultant, Lowndes & Past President (2017-2018), IPBA

09:10 – 09:20

Welcome : Welcome
Welcome
A brief introduction and insightful look at the legal and business environment in in Singapore, and how this creates opportunities for clients and lawyers in the region and beyond.
Speaker: THIO Shen Yi, SC, Joint Managing Partner, TSMP

09:20 – 10:00

Fireside Chat: Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
Shareholder Activism, Cross-Border Deals and Corporate Law & Governance Regulation
How shareholder activists have been propelled to explore new geographies to uncover new targets, and new and attractive potential shareholders. This panel promises to discuss the influence of small shareholders, institutional shareholders, stakeholders, exchanges and regulators to ensure and promote a fair and transparent market; and should solutions include: regulation, litigation, media warfare, moral suasion?
Moderator: THIO Shen Yi, SC, Joint Managing Partner, TSMP

Speaker:
Tan Boon Gin, CEO, SGX RegCo

10:00 – 10:20

Coffee Break: Coffee Break
Coffee Break

10:20 – 11:30

Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
A Tectonic Shift in Global Trade: Belt and Road Initiative Infrastructure Development, Uncertainties & Its New Opportunities for Mergers and Acquisitions
At a time when most of the world is following their own nationalist impulses, it would seem the Asia Pacific Region is witnessing a boom for mergers and acquisitions, and domestic and cross-border deals, for now at least. Notably, China is seemingly embracing a globalist approach through its Belt and Road Initiative, BRI--ambitious, and aiming to influence economic growth in many countries across Eurasia, the South Pacific, West Africa, and even Latin America, the BRI stands to forge strategic business partnerships; enhance trade, economics and cultural exchanges. Our panel discusses the current state of M&A market across Asia Pacific, uncertainties at home and globally; the rising regulatory changes; technology and consumer influences; ongoing trade and tariff negotiations, and shared hurdles in delivering deals successfully.
Moderator: Adam Handley, Partner, MinterEllison

Panelists:
Vinay Ahuja, Partner, DFDL
Stefanie Yuen Thio, Partner, TSMP
Pamela Jack, Partner, MinterEllison

11:30 – 12:30

Guest Speaker Presentation: Guest Speaker Presentation
Innovation & Disruption: The Big Four’s Expanded Services Rock the Global Legal Landscape & What Can the Asia Pacific Region Expect
The Big 4’s existential threat to the legal landscape across Asia and its global implications.
Speaker: Ranajit Dam, ASEAN Regional Editor, Thomson Reuters

12:30 – 12:50

WSG Regional Updates: WSG Regional Updates
WSG Regional Updates

12:50 - 14:30

Luncheon : Luncheon
Luncheon

16:00 – 17:00

Asia Pacific Regional Council Meeting: Asia Pacific Regional Council Meeting
Asia Pacific Regional Council Meeting
TSMP Offices

17:00 - 19:00

Gin Tasting Networking Reception: Gin Tasting Networking Reception
Gin Tasting Networking Reception
TSMP Law Offices