London International Disputes Week 2026: Bridging East and West: Resolving China-Related Disputes in a Global Era

As part of London International Disputes Week (LIDW), Charles Russell Speechlys, IPOS Mediation and Oxera invite you to a panel session focusing on the rise of China related commercial and investment disputes in an increasingly complex global landscape.

As China’s economic influence continues to shape global trade and investment, disputes involving Chinese parties are becoming more prevalent, more complex and with greater sums at stake. Yet resolving these disputes requires more than legal expertise – it demands cultural fluency, strategic prowess, and a genuine understanding of how best to engage commercially with Chinese counterparties while navigating a wide array of challenges from shifting supply chains to geopolitical tensions.

Drawing on real life experiences, the panel will explore some common features of China‑related disputes, examine the growing use of mediation, arbitration and other ADR mechanisms, and share practical insights and comparative perspectives on how best to manage China-related risks and conflicts in the increasingly complex and fragmented world today. The panel will also consider how parties and their advisers can take advantage of processes such as mediation and arbitration to achieve effective, enforceable and relationship‑preserving outcomes.

This session is intended for legal practitioners, in house counsel and transactional lawyers who advise on cross‑border commercial matters involving Chinese parties or supply chains with a nexus to China. It will be particularly relevant for those responsible for managing transactions, contracts, and projects with Asia and China‑related risks, and for advisers advising clients operating in or with China or seeking to deepen their understanding of what may shape dispute management involving Chinese opponents.

Speakers:

Jue Jun Lu - Charles Russell Speechlys

Henrietta Jackson-Stops - Mediator, IPOS Mediation

Shi Min - Oxera Consulting

May Tai - Independent Arbitrator