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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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…
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…
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…
What Is ADR and When to Use It: At What Stage Should a Business Initiate ADR
In the 2025-2026 financial year, Hong Kong’s judiciary is expected to finalise the long-awaited amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) and the Me…
The Panel List Update Mechanism at HKIAC: How to Ensure the Quality of the Arbitrator Panel
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) updated its Panel of Arbitrators and Panel of Arbitrators for Intellectual Property disputes in Octobe…
Ethical Issues in Mediation and Arbitration: Professional Ethical Boundaries for ADR Practitioners
The Hong Kong mediation sector recorded 4,782 mediation cases in 2024 across the Land Registry, Labour Department, and the Judiciary, according to the Depart…
Insurance Arrangements for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Purchasing and Claiming Under Arbitration Cost Insurance
The Hong Kong arbitration market processed approximately HKD 92.8 billion in total dispute value in 2024, according to the Hong Kong International Arbitratio…
Language Capabilities of Arbitrators: Solutions for Language Barriers in Multilingual Arbitration
Hong Kong’s position as a premier international arbitration hub is directly tied to the linguistic diversity of its disputes. The Hong Kong International Arb…
ADR for Commercial Insurance Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration Strategies When Insurers Deny Claims
This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.
Instalment Arrangements for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Negotiating Payment Plans with Arbitration Institutions
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) published its 2024 Case Statistics in May 2025, revealing that the total sum in dispute for all admini…
ADR for Data Privacy Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration for Personal Data Breach Conflicts
The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued 14 enforcement notices and 107 advisory letters in 2024 alone, a 40% increase from the pri…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…