Dispute Finance in China-Related Litigation and Arbitration

This panel, part of the 2026 China Law Symposium, explores the growing role of litigation funding in shaping access to justice and litigation strategy in complex commercial and IP disputes. The session will explore how third-party funding operates in practice, its strategic implications for plaintiffs and defendants, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that accompany its expansion—particularly in cross-border and China-related disputes. The discussion will provide insight into how funding models are influencing litigation behavior and risk allocation.

Panelists include:

Prof. Maya Steinitz, visiting professor at Harvard Law School, a leading expert on litigation finance and arbitration; 

Claire-Naïla Damamme, Investment Manager and Legal Counsel at Omni Bridgeway; 

Edouard Fremault, Chief Strategy Officer & Managing Director APAC at Deminor, with 17 years of experience in funding and asset recovery; and 

Tiana Zhang, Head of International Business at Hozu Capital. Ms. Zhang is a recognized expert in U.S.-China cross-border disputes and former Managing Partner of Kirkland & Ellis’s Shanghai office, with extensive experience in high-stakes government investigations and financial fraud litigation.

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Lunch will be provided.