Speaker’s profile:

Ms Karah Howard, Partner Pinsent Mason

Karah advises on major infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with expertise in construction law and dispute resolution. A qualified adjudicator, Karah counsels on Security of Payment Ordinance compliance and adjudication strategy. Recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Future Leader and listed in the Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist for Hong Kong for her counsel work, Karah has also acted as arbitrator in HKIAC, ICC, and SIAC proceedings.

A brief synopsis:

This session unpacks the principles of procedural and substantive fairness in adjudication under Hong Kong’s Security of Payment regime. It explores grounds for setting aside determinations, and core duties of natural justice and impartiality. Attendees will gain a practical framework for lawful decision-making, showing how sound procedure and jurisdictional integrity combine to deliver fair, reasonable outcomes.