Arbitration
Arbitration replaces litigation with a binding award. These articles cover institutional procedure, timetables, available remedies, and what happens after the award.
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Intellectual Property Disputes Can Be Resolved by Arbitration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Department of Justice clarifies that IP disputes may be resolved by arbitration and enforcing related awards is not against public policy.
A Budget Template for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: An Arbitration Expense Planning Sheet for Corporate Legal Departments
In January 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its 2024 statistics, reporting 503 new cases with a combined disputed amount…
Professional Ethics in Mediation and Arbitration: Confidentiality Duties of ADR Practitioners and Their Exceptions
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported 500 new arbitration filings in 2024, a 15% increase from the previous year, while the Joint M…
Enforceability of Arbitral Awards: Global Recognition and Enforcement of Hong Kong Arbitral Awards
The 2024 amendments to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609), which came fully into force on 16 June 2024, have introduced a new, streamlined mechan…
ADR Legal Translation Services: Bilingual Handling of Alternative Dispute Resolution Documents
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported in its 2024 Annual Statistics that 60% of its new arbitration cases involved at least one par…
Arbitrator Interviews and Selection at HKIAC: How the Institution Decides on Its Panel of Arbitrators
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) announced in July 2025 a significant expansion of its Panel of Arbitrators, adding 42 new members from…
ADR for Autonomous Vehicle Accidents: Arbitration Challenges for Self-Driving Car Liability Attribution
The Transport and Logistics Bureau’s *Proposed Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Vehicles* (October 2024) marks Hong Kong’s first statutory attempt to gove…
Industry Benchmarks for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Average Arbitration Costs Across Different Sectors
This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.
Comparing Hybrid Models of Mediation and Arbitration: The Pros and Cons of Med-Arb and Arb-Med
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported 500 new arbitration cases in 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year, with a growing port…
Arbitration Styles of Arbitrators: Choosing Between Interventionist and Laissez-Faire Arbitrators
The number of commercial arbitrations seated in Hong Kong rose by 12% in 2024, according to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) annual sta…
ADR for Commercial Franchise Termination Disputes: Arbitration Handling of Franchise Agreement Termination
The 2024 amendments to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) came into full effect on 1 December 2024, introducing a mandatory opt-in mechanism for…
The Amendment History of HKIAC Arbitration Rules: The Evolution of Hong Kong's Arbitration Regime
Hong Kong’s arbitration landscape is undergoing its most significant procedural recalibration in over a decade. The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centr…
Building an ADR Legal Network: Social and Collaboration Platforms for Hong Kong ADR Professionals
The Department of Justice’s 2025-2026 Budget allocation for the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) includes dedicated funding for a digital c…
ADR for Gene Editing Ethics Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration for Biotechnology Conflicts
On 1 January 2025, the Hong Kong government’s updated *Cap. 561 Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance* took effect, expanding the regulatory scope to inclu…
Cost-Saving Case Studies in Hong Kong Arbitration: How Costs Were Controlled in Real Arbitration Cases
Arbitration in Hong Kong has long been marketed as a cost-competitive alternative to litigation, but the reality for many commercial parties is that arbitrat…
Future Trends in Mediation and Arbitration: The Development Direction of ADR in the Post-Pandemic Era
On 16 June 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) published its 2024 Case Statistics, reporting 500 new arbitration filings — the highe…
ADR for Commercial Consultancy Contract Disputes: Arbitration Assessment of Consultancy Service Quality
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) received 500 new case filings in 2024, a record high that reflects a broader shift in how commercial p…
Fee Disputes Involving Arbitrators: Complaint Mechanisms for Excessive Arbitrator Fees
Arbitration in Hong Kong has grown into a preferred dispute resolution mechanism for commercial parties, but a persistent source of friction remains: dispute…
ADR for AI-Generated Content Disputes: Copyright Arbitration for AI-Created Works
The Copyright Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region confirmed in its 2025 public consultation paper that the current Copyright Ordinance (Cap…
ADR for Game Infringement Disputes: Arbitration Judgments on Game Character and Story Plagiarism
The Hong Kong gaming industry recorded over HK$12 billion in revenue in 2024, according to a March 2025 industry white paper published by InvestHK. A signifi…
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…
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…