GoldenGate News | Attorney Meng Ting Speaks at Changsha Arbitra-tion WeekDispute Resolution in Cross-Border Film and Television Cooperation — The Advantages and Challenges of Arbitration
GoldenGate News | Tim Meng Speaks at Changsha Arbitration Week: Dispute Resolution in Cross-Border Film and Television Cooperation — The Advantages and Challenges of Arbitration
On the afternoon of September 28, 2025, the Changsha Arbitration Commission hosted a special salon as part of its 30th anniversary series of events, themed “Dispute Resolution in the Film and Television Industry: Practice and Innovation in Arbitration.” The event brought together experienced professionals and experts from the film and cultural industries, who analyzed real cases and discussed in depth the unique advantages and challenges of using arbitration to resolve disputes in this field.
Tim Meng, Managing Partner at GoldenGate Lawyers, was invited to participate in the Changsha Arbitration Commission’s 30th Anniversary Arbitration Week and delivered a keynote speech titled “Dispute Resolution in Cross-Border Film and Television Cooperation: The Advantages and Challenges of Arbitration.”
In his speech, Attorney Tim Meng pointed out that with the rapid growth of the global film and television industry, cross-border film and television cooperation has become increasingly frequent. The improvement of dispute resolution mechanisms is therefore crucial to ensuring the smooth progress of such collaborations. Arbitration, as an efficient, flexible, and internationally recognized method of dispute resolution, offers significant advantages in handling disputes arising from cross-border film and television cooperation.
Mr. Meng elaborated on the unique value of arbitration in resolving such disputes and conducted an in-depth analysis of its advantages and challenges. He identified five major advantages of arbitration:
1. Efficiency and flexibility,
2. Strong confidentiality,
3. High professionalism,
4. Broad international recognition, and
5. Controllable costs.
At the same time, he pointed out three major challenges:
1. Insufficient tools for evidence collection
2. Limited deterrent effect on potential breaches and
3. Limited avenues for correcting errors
With regard to cooperation in the film and television industry, Mr. Meng proposed three practical suggestions:
1. Clearly define contractual terms,
2. Choose a professional arbitration institution, and
3. Establish a risk early-warning mechanism — all aimed at providing pragmatic solutions to dispute resolution within the industry.
Attorney Meng’s presentation received high praise from attendees. Drawing on his xtensive legal experience and deep understanding of the film and cultural industries, he provided valuable insights and practical suggestions. Participants commented that his speech not only enhanced their understanding of arbitration’s application in cross-border film and television cooperation, but also offered new perspectives and directions for future industry dispute resolution.
The successful hosting of the Changsha Arbitration Commission’s 30th Anniversary series of events provided professionals in the film and cultural industries with a valuable platform for exchange and learning, further promoting the development of arbitration in this field.
As an important participant in this event, GoldenGate Lawyers remains committed to advancing innovation and practice in legal services for the film and cultural sectors, continuing to safeguard the healthy development of the industry.
Attorney Profile
Tim Meng
Managing Partner, GoldenGate Lawyers
Licensed Attorney in China and the State of New York, USA
LL.B., Peking University
LL.M., American University (Washington, D.C.)
Senior Arbitrator, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), United Kingdom
Attorney Meng has been consistently recognized by leading legal ranking organizations such as Chambers & Partners, ALB, Benchmark Litigation, DealMakers, CorpINTL, and Legalband as a leading lawyer in the fields of intellectual property and dispute resolution.
