Chen & Chang’s Partner Helena Chen Moderated the Roundtable Discussion on “Global Practices in Third-Party Funding”

Chen & Chang’s partner, Helena Chen, moderated the roundtable discussion, “Global Practices in Third-Party Funding,” at a conference titled “Third-Party Funding in Arbitration” on 19 October 2026. The discussion brought together partners from leading international law firms across the Asia-Pacific region and a representative of a third-party funding (“TPF”) institution to explore developments in third-party funding in the UK, the US, Mainland China, and Hong Kong. The panelists also explored the feasibility of TPF in arbitration under Taiwanese law and the impact of artificial intelligence on TPF. Drawing on her extensive experience in international arbitration, Helena facilitated in-depth discussions among the panelists, fostering cross-jurisdictional exchange and insightful professional dialogue.

During the Q&A session, C&C Partner Alison Chang highlighted the potential implications of the Singapore International Commercial Court’s judgment in DTH v DTF for TPF, sparking a lively discussion among the panellists on the relevant legal developments and its practical implications for arbitration.