Mark Herlach
Partner and Global Co-Chair of Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment at Eversheds SutherlandMark Herlach is a Partner and Global Co-Chair of Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment at Eversheds Sutherland, with a practice focused on energy, international trade and defence matters. He represents a broad range of clients, including corporations, advanced-technology companies and governments. He has guided clients in a broad range of complex matters, including international M&A, international boundary disputes, trade remedies and internal investigations relating to export control and sanctions compliance. Mark frequently speaks on energy, international trade and cybersecurity issues from a national and global perspective. He represents clients before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the US International Trade Commission, and federal agencies and courts throughout the country. Mark also currently serves on the roster of US panellists to resolve international trade disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the successor to NAFTA.
Jocelyn Chow
Partner and Head of Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment, Asia at Eversheds SutherlandJocelyn Chow is a Partner and Head of Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment, Asia, at Eversheds Sutherland, based in Hong Kong. She advises clients on all aspects of economic and trade sanctions, import and export controls and other trade and economic regulations (in addition to competition law) as they apply to their business arrangements globally and in the Asia Pacific region, and works closely with Eversheds Sutherland’s global international trade team. Leveraging her subject matter expertise and language skills, Jocelyn regularly guides multinational corporates through complex compliance matters, internal investigations and regulatory proceedings on the ground in Greater China, as well as advising clients on the design of their global distribution models, supply chain management and compliance programmes.
Erik Bainbridge
Director, Strategic Communications Hong Kong of FTI Consulting Hong KongErik Bainbridge is a Director in Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting Hong Kong where he specializes in Asia-Pacific (APAC) geopolitical monitoring, analysis and public affairs strategy development to support a range of listed companies. He has extensive experience in analyzing and providing insights on APAC geopolitical challenges and opportunities to public and private sector clients across a variety of sectors including financial services, logistics, and technology. Erik has led on public and private advocacy efforts including coordinating with industry stakeholders and media outlets to respond strategically to new and ongoing APAC geopolitical and public policy challenges. Prior to joining FTI, Erik worked in several positions including with Canada’s foreign ministry where he played a key role in the development, launch, and implementation of Canada’s 2022 whole-of-government Indo-Pacific Strategy, increasing Canada’s engagement in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and in Hong Kong with the Asia Global Institute on policy research and regional geopolitics with industry, academia, and policymaker stakeholders across APAC.
Paul McComb
Executive Director of The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong KongPaul McComb is the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong track record in business and commercial leadership. With a career spanning over three decades, Paul has held several high-profile roles that underscore his expertise in trade, investment, and international business relations.
Before joining the British Chamber of Commerce, Paul served as the Director-General of Trade and Investment at the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong from 2017 to 2021. In this role, he was instrumental in fostering trade relations between the UK and Hong Kong, driving significant investment initiatives, and supporting UK businesses in navigating the complexities of international markets.
Paul’s extensive experience also includes his tenure in the UK, where he played a pivotal role in helping businesses adjust to new trading dynamics post-Brexit and addressing the economic impacts of global events such as the war in Ukraine1. His strategic insights and ability to manage complex commercial environments have been key to his success.
Since taking on the role of Executive Director at the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Paul has been actively involved in enhancing the Chamber’s support for its members. He has spearheaded numerous events and initiatives aimed at promoting business growth and fostering a collaborative business community. His leadership is characterized by a proactive approach to understanding and addressing the needs of the Chamber’s diverse membership base.
Paul’s commitment to excellence and his strategic vision continue to drive the Chamber’s mission of supporting businesses and strengthening commercial ties between the UK and Hong Kong. His leadership not only enhances the Chamber’s operational effectiveness but also reinforces its role as a pivotal platform for business advocacy and networking in the region.