ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2025
The ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2025 is the 22nd edition of this esteemed annual event, organized by Asian Legal Business, a division of Thomson Reuters. Scheduled for September 11, 2025, at the Conrad Hong Kong Grand Ballroom, the summit brings together leading legal professionals, including general counsel, compliance heads, corporate secretaries, and senior legal practitioners from across the region.
The summit will address key topics such as managing complex cross-border construction disputes, with sessions like "Strategic Considerations When Pursuing Cross-Border Construction Disputes" led by experts like Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr. Additionally, discussions will cover the evolving regulatory landscape, risk management strategies, and the impact of technological advancements on in-house legal functions.
Attendees can look forward to engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. The event also features an exhibition area showcasing services from top law firms and legal service providers, offering insights into the latest tools and solutions available to in-house legal teams.
This summit is ideal for corporate in-house counsels, general counsels, chief legal officers, heads of compliance, and other senior legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their strategic approach to legal challenges, and expand their professional network within the Asian legal community.
Speakers(23)
Adam Cooke
CEO at Multilaw
Adam Cooke serves as the CEO of Multilaw, overseeing the global legal network's operations.
Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz Jr.
Senior Partner at DivinaLaw
Atty. Enrique V. Dela Cruz Jr. is a Senior Partner at DivinaLaw, with expertise in litigation and corporate law.
Basil Hwang
Managing Partner at Hauzen LLP
Basil Hwang is the Managing Partner at Hauzen LLP, bringing extensive experience in legal practice.
Carol Sun
Partner at JunHe LLP
Carol Sun is a Partner at JunHe LLP, with a focus on corporate and commercial law.
Dr. Alan Cheung
Chief Director, Trust and AI Technologies at ASTRI
Dr. Alan Cheung leads Trust and AI Technologies at ASTRI, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence.
Eric Szweda
Group General Counsel at Polygroup Holdings Ltd.
Eric Szweda serves as the Group General Counsel at Polygroup Holdings Ltd., overseeing legal affairs.
Jeff Si
Senior Regional Director at Consilio
Jeff Si is the Senior Regional Director at Consilio, focusing on legal consulting services.
Leo Tian
Regional Director of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft
Leo Tian is the Regional Director of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft, overseeing legal operations.
Lynn Lee
Director – General Counsel (Compliance) at Link Asset Management Limited
Lynn Lee is the General Counsel for Compliance at Link Asset Management Limited, focusing on regulatory compliance.
Michael Ting
General Counsel (Legal & Compliance), Hong Kong and Macau at Manulife (International) Limited
Michael Ting serves as the General Counsel for Legal & Compliance in Hong Kong and Macau at Manulife.
Nancy Zhang
Shareholder – Singapore at Littler
Nancy Zhang is a Shareholder at Littler's Singapore office, focusing on employment law.
Ning Ning
Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Ning Ning is Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, specializing in cross-border transactions.
Paul Lalovich, MSc
Managing Partner at Agile Dynamics
Paul Lalovich is the Managing Partner at Agile Dynamics, specializing in strategic business transformations.
Ranajit Dam
Managing Editor at Thomson Reuters
Ranajit Dam is the Managing Editor at Thomson Reuters, focusing on legal publications.
Sanjeev Aaron Williams
Solicitor and Writer on Digital Economy
Sanjeev Aaron Williams is a solicitor and writer focusing on the digital economy and its legal implications.
Sharon Chu
Risk & Compliance Specialist, North East Asia at Dow Jones
Sharon Chu serves as the Risk & Compliance Specialist for North East Asia at Dow Jones, focusing on regulatory compliance.
Stanley Lui
Legal Director, Asia at TI Automotive
Stanley Lui serves as the Legal Director for Asia at TI Automotive, overseeing legal affairs in the region.
Sunny Leung
Head of Legal, Global Banking Lending Asia, M&A Advisory and Transportation Finance at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Sunny Leung is the Head of Legal for Global Banking Lending Asia at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong.
Susie Bates
Chief People Officer at Weber Shandwick Collective Asia
Susie Bates serves as the Chief People Officer at Weber Shandwick Collective Asia, leading human resources strategies.
Tasha Zhuo
Solutions Sales Director, APAC at Diligent Corporation
Tasha Zhuo is the Solutions Sales Director for APAC at Diligent Corporation, specializing in governance solutions.
Trent M. Sutton
Managing Partner – Singapore at Littler
Trent M. Sutton is the Managing Partner at Littler's Singapore office, specializing in labor law.
Vu Le Bang
Partner at Branch Office of Nishimura & Asahi (Vietnam) Law Firm in Ho Chi Minh City
Vu Le Bang is a Partner at Nishimura & Asahi's Ho Chi Minh City branch, specializing in corporate law.
Winnie Ma
Director – General Counsel and Company Secretary at Hang Lung Properties Limited
Winnie Ma is the General Counsel and Company Secretary at Hang Lung Properties Limited, managing legal and corporate governance matters.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Conrad Hong Kong Grand Ballroom
- Audience
- Corporate in-house counsels, general counsels, chief legal officers, heads of compliance, senior legal professionals
- Attendees
- Approximately 800 attendees