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Comparing HKIAC Arbitration Rules with UNCITRAL Rules: Key Similarities and Differences
Hong Kong continues to solidify its position as a leading seat for international arbitration, handling over 500 cases annually according to the 2024 statisti…
Withdrawal and Recall of Drugs Due to Adverse Reactions: The Legal Process of Drug Removal and Its ADR Connection
The Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) issued a record 47 drug alerts in 2024, a 30% increase from 2023, driven by a surge in reports of serious adverse rea…
ADR Applications in Charitable Organisation Disputes: Internal Dispute Resolution for Non-Profit Entities
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Satisfaction Surveys in Mediation and Arbitration: Real Feedback from Parties on the ADR Process
The Hong Kong Department of Justice’s 2024-2025 Policy Address initiatives placed a renewed focus on the quality assurance of alternative dispute resolution…
Follow-Up Services After Family Mediation: Post-Mediation Support for Implementation of Mediation Agreements
The number of family mediation agreements filed in Hong Kong’s District Court increased by 14% between 2023 and 2025, according to the Judiciary’s Annual Rep…
ADR for Commercial Lending Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration Options for Debt Recovery
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) revised *Code of Banking Practice*, effective 1 January 2025, now explicitly requires authorised institutions to re…
Age and Experience of Arbitrators: Considerations When Choosing Between Younger and Senior Arbitrators
In late 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported that the average age of appointed arbitrators in its administered cases had dro…
Market Volatility and Legal Risks of ADR Stocks: Risk Management Strategies for Hong Kong Investors
In late 2024 and early 2025, a series of volatility events in US-listed American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of Chinese companies triggered margin calls and f…
Disability Discrimination in Labour Disputes: The Mediation Role of the Equal Opportunities Commission
In the second quarter of 2025, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in disability discrimination inquiries related t…
International Notarisation of Settlement Agreements: Legal Authentication Procedures for Cross-Border Settlement Documents
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What Is ADR and How It Works: A Crash Course on Alternative Dispute Resolution for Business Leaders
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Hotel Cleaning Service Outsourcing Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration for Outsourcing Contract Conflicts
Hong Kong’s hotel industry is facing a structural shift in how it manages outsourced services, particularly housekeeping and cleaning. The catalyst is the 20…
Game Streaming Copyright Disputes: Arbitration Cases on Game Footage and Music Copyright
In 2025, the Hong Kong government announced a comprehensive review of the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528) specifically targeting the digital streaming environ…
ADR Applications in Interfaith Disputes: Mediation Practices for Conflicts Between Religious Groups
Hong Kong recorded 27 applications for judicial review of decisions by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) in 2024, a 40% increase from 2023, according…
HKIAC Investor-State Dispute Resolution: Hong Kong's Role in International Investment Arbitration
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) handled 21 investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases in 2024, a volume that places it among the b…
Continuing Professional Development in ADR Law: ADR Training Requirements for Hong Kong Lawyers
Effective 1 January 2025, the Law Society of Hong Kong revised its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements to mandate that all practising soli…
Risk Communication for Adverse Drug Reactions: How Pharmaceutical Companies Convey ADR Information to the Public
In February 2025, the Department of Health (DH) issued a revised edition of the *Guide to the Application of the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138)*,…
Cultural Differences in Mediation and Arbitration: Integrating Eastern Mediation and Western Arbitration Approaches
The 2024 amendments to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Administered Arbitration Rules, effective 1 June 2024, introduced an express du…
Tax Deductibility of Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Tax Treatment of Corporate Arbitration Expenses
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes (DIPN) No. 60 in December 2024, clarifying the tax treatm…
Financial Disclosure in Family Mediation: How to Ensure Both Parties Honestly Declare Their Assets
The 2025 amendments to the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap. 192) introduced a statutory duty for parties in family mediation to provide a…
ADR Applications in Sports Disputes: The Operation of the Hong Kong Sports Dispute Resolution Centre
Hong Kong’s sports sector is not immune to the global trend of disputes escalating into formal proceedings. The Hong Kong Sports Dispute Resolution Centre (H…
Award Writing Skills for Arbitrators: What a Persuasive Arbitral Award Should Contain
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported 344 new arbitration cases in 2024, a figure that underscores the city’s continued status as a…
The Interaction Between Settlement Agreements and Court Judgments: How to Terminate Ongoing Litigation After Settlement
The number of commercial disputes resolved through mediation in Hong Kong has risen steadily since the enhanced regime under the Civil Justice Reform took fu…
Protecting Trade Secrets in Arbitration: How to Prevent Sensitive Information Leakage During Arbitration
Hong Kong’s arbitration framework has long been a preferred forum for resolving commercial disputes involving confidential information. The Court of Final Ap…