The Conference will discuss the following topics:
The Malaysian Bar will be holding its Inaugural Conference on Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG). This conference will focus on some of the key corporate and legal areas
of ESG, sustainability and climate change, relevant to businesses and practitioners.
Session 1
Speakers
(1) Karen Cheah Yee Lynn, Immediate Past President, Malaysian Bar; Partner, Chooi & Company
(2) Matthew Kasdin, General Counsel, IIX Global
(3) Edmund Bon, Partner, AmerBon
(4) Charles Santiago, Chairman, National Water Services Commission (Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara, “SPAN”)
Moderator
Abang Iwawan, Partner, Abang & Co
Session 2
Speakers
(1) Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, Director, Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”); Retired Federal Court Judge
(2) Elizabeth Wu, Legal Consultant, Energy Systems, Asia
(3) New Sin Yew, Member, Bar Council; Advocate and Solicitor, AmerBon
Moderator
Kwong Chiew Ee, Partner, Rahmat Lim & Partners
Session 3
Speakers
(1) Andreanna Ten, Advocate & Solicitor, ACSV Legal, Vietnam
(2) Rosmah Mamak Rapi, Green Incentives Manager, Green Growth Group, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation
(3) Saw Wei Ta, Sustainability & Business Strategy, Business & Corporate Banking, Hong Leong Bank
(4) Rishendrakumar Nadarajan, Managing Associate, Adnan Sundra & Low
Moderator
Darren Lai Xuenwei, Partner, Richard Wee Chambers
Session 4
Speakers
(1) Dr Chen Wei Nee, Head, Carbon Market, Bursa Carbon Exchange
(2) Norita Ja’afar, Sustainability Practitioner, Carbon Offset Specialist and Blue Carbon & Blue Economy Advocator
(3) Wong Sue Wan, Partner, Wong & Partners
(4) Amin Abdul Majid, Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Moderator
Abhilaash Subramaniam, Chairperson, Bar Council Joint Committee on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG); Advocate and Solicitor, Abhilaash Subramaniam & Co
Event Policy
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For events with registration fees, all payments must be made in advance, including bank charges. Registration will be confirmed once proof of payment is provided by email or fax, and full payment is received.
For events that are not organised by Bar Council, please note that you are subject to the relevant terms and conditions specified by the external providers.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.
If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.
Attendance
CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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