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The New Trade Playbook v2023

  • Thursday, 31 August 2023

  • 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

  • Twenty Anson, #19-01, 20 Anson Road, Singapore- 079912

Hear top experts examine case studies, explore the power of Electronic Bills of Lading, and discuss the evolution of digital trade.

  • What is an Electronic Bill of Lading and how it differs from a physical Bill of Lading

  • Legal issues when relying on an electronic Bill of Lading

  • Case Study – Shipment of olefins from Thailand to Singapore (perspective under Thai and Singapore law)

Join us for an interactive evening - network with established legal professionals, compete for prizes and enjoy canapés and drinks.

Meet the Speakers

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Kimarie Cheang
Partner, Dispute Resolution, Watson Farley & Williams

Kimarie has significant experience in the areas of international trade and commodities, maritime and energy across the region. She is a litigation specialist and handles matters relating to international trade and transportation, oil and gas, mining and commodities, shipbuilding, offshore and construction, and insurance. Kimarie has in-depth industry knowledge, having completed a number of secondments in her previous tenure at an oil and gas major company, an international commodities trading company, a Norwegian P&I Club, and an international mining company.


Bhavish Advani
Of Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Watson Farley & Williams

Bhavish specialises in Asia-based international commercial disputes and has represented major corporations and state-linked entities. He is actively involved in developing the firm’s technology practice, having obtained an LLM in law and economics focused on competition and regulatory policy for the digital economy. Bhavish runs matters in compact teams prioritising cost efficiency and expeditious disposal. His diverse range of clients include major regional corporations and multinationals, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, governments, state-linked entities and UHNWIs.


Linus Choo
Executive Director, Regional Head of Governance, Ethos Beathchapman

Linus leads the Legal & Governance practice at Ethos BeathChapman. He personally conducts and completes executive search and recruitment up to C-level, and successfully appoints senior in-house legal practitioners across all sectors into Fortune 500 MNCs, banks and conglomerates within APAC. Linus is known for his tenacity and ability to place hard to fill positions.

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