Readers, the Singapore-based Asian Business Law Institute and the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law are hosting a webinar on electronic service of documents and remote taking of evidence. Here is the announcement:

The webinar will take place on Thursday July 10 from 5 to 6:10 pm Singapore time (UTC +8) or 11 am to 12:10 pm CEST (UTC +2) , and is expected to discuss, among other things, electronic transmission of requests under the Service Convention, such as the use of IT for communication among Central Authorities and other competent authorities, service by electronic means across different jurisdictions, and remote taking of evidence by video-link and electronic evidence under the Evidence Convention. 

Invited speakers include Melissa Ford, Secretary of the HCCH,  Lucinda Orr, Partner at Enyo Law LLP, Justice Anselmo Reyes, International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court, and Dr. Xu Guojian, Senior Partner of SGLA Law Firm.

For more information or to register, click here. An early bird discount is available through June 10. Questions about the webinar can be directed to Catherine at abli_info@abli.asia.