Since 2019, there has been a rapid increase in trade and investment between China and Cambodia. In addition, China and Cambodia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on October 12, 2020 that is expected to further strengthen bilateral economic ties and make Cambodia an integral part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia. These developments may lead to an increase in disputes between Chinese and Cambodian entities or entities operating in Cambodia.

Partner Doreen E. Lilienfeld, Global Head of the Governance & Advisory Group, will moderate a panel discussion entitled “Compensation Committees: What’s Next?” at PLI ’s “Corporate Governance – A Master Class 2021” on March 5, 2021, at 11:15 am ET.

Partner Alex Bevan (Abu Dhabi-International Arbitration) will speak at the 9th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration which will take place on February 24, 2021.

Partner James Webber (London-Antitrust) will chair a panel on “Energy and Environment State Aid Guidelines under Review” organized by Concurrences on January 29, 2021.

McKinsey & Company’s sixth annual Women in the Workplace report reveals the pandemic has had a particularly negative effect on working women and years of gradual progress toward gender diversity may be at risk.

Adam Hakki (New York-Litigation), Global Managing Partner and Head of the Firm’s Litigation Practice and Disputes Unit will moderate a panel titled, “Securities Class Action and Shareholder Litigation: Key Developments and Trends,” at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law 48th Annual Securities Regulation Institute on Tuesday, January 26.

Partner Donna Parisi, the Global Head of Financial Services and FinTech at Shearman & Sterling, will moderate an upcoming panel discussion hosted by NYC Fintech Women, on January 21 at 5:30 ET pm.

Partner Adam Schwartz (Washington, D.C.-Litigation) participated in a webinar titled, “How to Effectively Conduct an Internal Investigation: Key Considerations During a Pandemic” on January 20, 2021 from 3:00–4:00 pm ET.

Partner Kristen Garry (Washington, D.C.-Tax) participated in a virtual panel entitled “Final Regulations Under Section 163(j)” at PLI ’s “Taxation of Financial Products and Transactions 2021 Seminar” on January 11, 2021.

Partners Gillian Emmett Moldowan (New York-Compensation, Governance & ERISA), Kristina Trauger (New York-Capital Markets) and Richard Alsop (New York-Capital Markets) participated in a conference entitled “Proxy Season Spectacular,” hosted by Zippy Point, an online provider of educational videos for those in the corporate & securities law, corporate governance and E&S fields.