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Third-Party Funders for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: How to Find Arbitration Financing Institutions
In 2024, the Hong Kong government published its proposed amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) that would explicitly permit third-party funding…
Cross-Institutional Cooperation at HKIAC: Joint Mediation Between Hong Kong and Mainland Arbitration Institutions
In January 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) jointl…
Public Awareness Survey on Mediation and Arbitration: Hong Kong Citizens' Understanding of ADR
In July 2025, the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced a comprehensive review of the *Arbitration Ordinance* (Cap. 609), with a public consultation paper ex…
ADR Applications in School Disputes: Mediation for Campus Bullying and Academic Conflicts
The Education Bureau’s updated “School Administration Guide” (2024/25 edition) now explicitly encourages schools to explore mediation for bullying and confli…
Elderly Care Disputes in Family Mediation: Mediating Parental Support Among Siblings
Hong Kong’s population aged 65 and over is projected to reach nearly 2.7 million by 2041, according to the Census and Statistics Department’s 2021 population…
Time Limits for Arbitral Awards: When Must a Tribunal Render Its Award Under HKIAC Rules
In March 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its 2024 Case Statistics, reporting 528 new arbitrations — a record high and a…
ADR for Commercial Logistics Disputes: Fast-Track Solutions for Lost and Delayed Goods
The Hong Kong International Airport handled 4.5 million tonnes of air cargo in 2024, a 14% year-on-year increase that pushed throughput past pre-pandemic pea…
Hotel Disability Access Disputes: ADR Solutions for Insufficient Accessible Facilities
Hong Kong’s hotel sector is facing a growing volume of disputes over disability access compliance. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) reported a 23% ye…
Prize Money Disputes in Gaming Competitions: Arbitration Examples for Esports Tournament Prize Distribution
The Hong Kong eSports industry has grown from a niche hobby into a commercial sector where tournament prize pools routinely exceed HKD 1 million. In 2025, th…
A Plain Language Explanation of ADR Concepts: Using Everyday Examples to Illustrate How Alternative Dispute Resolution Works
Hong Kong’s judiciary has been actively expanding its mediation infrastructure. In 2024, the Judiciary Administrator reported that over 1,200 civil cases wer…
Age Discrimination in Labour Disputes: Mediation Protection for the Rights of Middle-Aged and Older Employees
Hong Kong’s labour market is undergoing a structural shift. The Census and Statistics Department reported in its 2024 *Quarterly Report on General Household…
Enforcement of Settlement Agreements: How to Apply to Court for Enforcement of a Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement is only as valuable as its enforceability. In Hong Kong, the number of mediated settlements reached under the Department of Justice’s…
ADR Law Forums and Seminars: Key Annual Events in Hong Kong's ADR Community
Hong Kong’s ADR community enters 2025 with a structural shift that demands attention. The Hong Kong Department of Justice, in its Policy Address follow-up fo…
Portfolio Allocation for ADR Stocks: ADR Investment Advice from Hong Kong Financial Advisors
On 1 January 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) jointly issued a revised circular on intermediarie…
Media Coverage of Adverse Drug Reactions: How to Correctly Interpret the Legal Implications of ADR News
The term “ADR” in Hong Kong legal discourse carries a duality that can cause confusion, particularly when it appears in media coverage of adverse drug reacti…
ADR for Cryptocurrency Disputes: Arbitration Challenges for Bitcoin and Virtual Asset Conflicts
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its updated “Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Guidelines for Licensed Corporations…
The Mediator Accreditation System at HKIAC: Steps to Becoming a Qualified Mediator
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported handling 344 mediation cases in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, driven largely b…
ADR Applications in Animal Rights Disputes: Mediation for Pet Ownership Conflicts
Hong Kong’s legal framework has historically treated animals as chattels—movable property under the common law. That classification is under direct pressure.…
Mental Health Support in Family Mediation: How to Care for the Emotional Well-Being of Parties During Mediation
The Hong Kong Judiciary’s new Practice Direction on Family Mediation (PD-FM), effective 1 January 2025, now mandates that all mediators in family proceedings…
Gender Diversity Among Arbitrators: Efforts to Promote Gender Equality in Hong Kong's Arbitration Community
In March 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its annual case statistics, reporting that 32% of arbitrator appointments in n…
Online Cost Calculators for Hong Kong Arbitration: Estimating Your Total Arbitration Expenses
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 26% increase in new case filings in 2024, with total disputed amounts exceeding HKD 52 bill…
Educational Promotion of Mediation and Arbitration: ADR Courses in Hong Kong Secondary Schools and Universities
**Disclaimer:** This article provides general information on educational initiatives in Hong Kong. It does not constitute legal advice. For advice on specifi…
ADR for Commercial Auction Disputes: Resolving Conflicts Between Auction Houses and Buyers
Hong Kong’s auction market has grown steadily over the past decade, with major international houses holding regular sales of fine art, antiques, jewellery, a…
Witnessing and Signing Settlement Agreements: The Correct Execution Procedure for Settlement Agreements
In early 2025, the Hong Kong Judiciary published its annual report noting that mediation-referred settlement agreements now account for over 40% of all civil…