Jeremy Bartlett SC and Olga Boltenko, together with Alastair Henderson and Hu Ke, led ‘The GAR Live Question Time’ at GAR Live: Shanghai on 17 June 2026. The audience put questions directly to the panel, sparking discussion on how geopolitical shifts are changing the arbitrator appointment process, including the growing focus on nationality, public views and the use of broader, politically neutral arbitrator pools. The panel also discussed how tribunals approach highly specialised and conflicting technical evidence, as well as recent arbitration law reform in China. It was a lively and interactive session with practical insights into key regional developments.

The annual GAR Live: Shanghai brings together leading arbitrators, lawyers and corporates to discuss the future of dispute resolution in the region and provides practical insights into key regional developments.