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Christiane Féral-Schuhl has been in practice for more than 30 years in the fields of computer law, new technology law, data privacy law and intellectual property law, in which she is a renowned player. In addition, she is a mediator, arbitrator and cyber arbitrator, notably at the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation). Former president of the Paris Bar, Christiane Féral-Schuhl is now President of the French National Bar Council, the first woman to be elected to the head of the organisation which represents all 68,000 French lawyers. Within the priorities of her mandate, there is notably supporting lawyers in the digital revolution and the defence of equality in the profession and women’s rights.

My name is Christina Blacklaws and I am the Immediate Past President of the Law Society of England and Wales. I have had a long and interesting career in law with three driving forces shaping all that I have done: innovation, access to justice and gender equality. I originally specialised in representing some of the most vulnerable and deprived children in our society. I was managing partner of a community-based law firm which did a lot of legal aid work. In the mid-2000s I set up my own law firm which I grew to be the largest specialist family law firm in the country

1- Tell us about yourself. I am partner of the German Independent law firm In German and foreign clients in all fields of law. My field is that of arbitration and litigation. I am regularly acting as arbitrator and counsel in national and international arbitration proceedings and give advice in complex disputes. 2- what do you do at CEAC? I am vice president of the Chinese European Arbitration Association (CEAA) which is the sole shareholder of the Chinese European Arbitration Center (CEAC) and which helps to promote CEAC.

Hong Kong is one of the major centers of international arbitration. Surveys conducted by White & Case and Queen Mary University has demonstrated that Hong Kong continues to be top-five choices of the seat of arbitration.[1] Behind the success of Hong Kong, there are several advantages which support the vigorous development of its arbitration services.

Question 1: Kindly provide a brief introduction of yourself. I started my career as attorney in 1983 at the law firm, I headed the German Dispute resolution group from 2002 until 2013 and the CMS international arbitration group from 2013 until 2018. As of 1 July 2018, I was appointed as member of the ICC international court of arbitration, I’m partner at law firm domestic and multi-national corporations in proceedings before German courts as well in national and international arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in disputes arising from M&A transactions, shareholder disputes and D&O liability cases. I also specializes in energy law disputes and general commercial litigation.

The Foreign Investment Law of the PRC (the “FI Law”) was passed by China’s parliament on March 15, 2019 and will come into force on January 1, 2020. As an iconic event of China’s efforts to further open up its market, the FI Law will overhaul China’s foreign investment legal framework, with extensive impact on both incorporation of foreign invested enterprises (“FIEs”) and mergers and acquisitions of domestic companies by foreign investors.

The State of Kuwait is one of the wealthiest, and it has a very sophisticated business people in the private sector. The country is witnessing a steady growth by diversification of its economy. There is significant expansion in various sectors: - Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services and Energy - Infrastructure, PPP/BOT Projects - Health Services - Education - Environment

comply with the requirements and resume operations within the period given by the SEC shall cause the revocation of the corporation’s certificate of incorporation. The previous exception for a failure by a corporation to organize, commence operations or carry out the construction of its works, or continuously operate due to causes beyond its control was dropped from the RCC. Revival of Corporate Existence

Women, Law and Success, three words that sound paradoxical when used in one sentence for the Eastern Cultures. It has been a revolutionary struggle for women to make a mark and be seen as economy drivers in various fields. Representation of women in law has been especially challenging. Breaking this stereotype is Rishika Arora, 30, a young and dynamic advocate from India. She is overcoming barriers of gender and race bit by bit and thriving to be in the top spot of the International Legal Fraternity

What would you advise investors and entrepreneurs in business transactions from a legal and commercial stand point, particularly with regard to international businesses? My piece of advice is that both investors and entrepreneurs work on a Business Plan that is appropriate to their business, to properly understand if the product/service will be well accepted within the location(s) selected. In addition, seeking to understand particulars regarding Intellectual Property/Specific Regulations and all criteria in connection with business law, since corporate structures and tax planning strategies are of utmost importance for transactions to develop. My personal experience allows me to state that without proper legal/accounting and technological advisory services, no business tends to succeed in today's environment, which tends to process automation and reduced profit margins.