{"id":22503,"date":"2020-06-19T09:45:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T09:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/events\/?page_id=22503"},"modified":"2022-01-04T17:30:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T17:30:14","slug":"conflict-avoidance-management-and-dispute-resolution-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/webinars-home\/conflict-avoidance-management-and-dispute-resolution-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for disputes in an economic downturn – conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"

The nature, scope and approach to disputes in Asia has been radically changed by the impact of COVID-19; perhaps forever. <\/span>A panel comprising dispute resolution experts and business leaders explored a range of consequences of the severe business disruptions caused by the pandemic, including supply chain disputes, heightened risk of insolvency, and an increase in white collar crime and other fraudulent activity. The panel also considered novel issues which could potentially impact how disputes are resolved in a post-Covid world; a world in which, more than ever, business leaders will come under increased pressure to mitigate risk, manage conflicts and resolve complex commercial disputes whilst minimising disruption to their business and protecting key business relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n

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