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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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…
The Role of Tribunal Secretaries at HKIAC: Duties and Fees of Arbitral Tribunal Secretaries
The use of tribunal secretaries in Hong Kong arbitration has moved from a behind-the-scenes administrative convenience to a front-line issue of procedural fa…
Legal Aid for Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Does Civil Legal Aid Cover Arbitration
Hong Kong’s arbitration community has watched a quiet but significant shift take shape over the past two years. In March 2025, the Director of Legal Aid conf…
Adjudication in Construction Disputes: Hong Kong's Fast-Track Dispute Resolution Mechanism for the Construction Industry
The Hong Kong construction industry recorded 1,247 notices of adjudication in 2024 under Part III of the Cap. 609 Arbitration Ordinance, a 17% increase from…
Evidence Rules in Mediation and Arbitration: Differences in Evidence Submission Between the Two Processes
In late 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 22% increase in new arbitration filings compared to 2023, with 344 new cases…
Professional Conduct of Arbitrators: Core Requirements of the HKIAC Code of Ethical Conduct for Arbitrators
In early 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) revised its *Code of Ethical Conduct for Arbitrators*, introducing stricter disclosure…
The Multiverse of ADR: Interpretations and Applications of ADR Across Different Industries
In March 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular to all authorized institutions reinforcing the use of arbitration and mediation for…
Class Actions for Adverse Drug Reactions: Exploring the Feasibility of Collective Arbitration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has no dedicated class action procedure. The Rules of the High Court (Cap. 4A) provide for representative proceedings under Order 15, rule 12, but…
Appointment of Mediators Under HKIAC Mediation Rules: How to Select the Right Mediator
The number of commercial disputes referred to mediation in Hong Kong has risen steadily over the past three years, but the single most cited reason for settl…
The Role of Lawyers in Mediation and Arbitration: Different Functions of Legal Representatives in Both Processes
The Department of Justice’s 2025 Policy Address confirmed the Government will table amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) to codify the common l…
ADR in Shipping and Maritime Disputes: Hong Kong's Advantages as a Maritime Arbitration Centre
Hong Kong’s maritime sector faces a decisive moment in 2025. The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 24% increase in new arbitratio…
Advance Payment and Allocation of Hong Kong Arbitration Costs: Fee Arrangements for Claimants and Respondents
Hong Kong’s arbitration landscape is undergoing a quiet but significant shift in how parties handle cost allocation and advance payment. The 2024 amendments…
The Challenge Procedure for Arbitrators: How to Apply for Arbitrator Recusal Under HKIAC Rules
In 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its latest statistical report, showing 281 new arbitration cases were filed, with a…
Emergency Arbitrator Procedures in Commercial Disputes: How to Obtain Interim Relief Before Tribunal Constitution
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported 503 new arbitration cases in 2024, a 15.4% increase from the previous year, with 80.2% of tho…
Game Cheating and Hacking Disputes: Arbitration Cases on Fairness Issues in Online Gaming
The Hong Kong e-sports and online gaming sector contributed an estimated HK$1.2 billion to the local economy in 2024, according to a report by the Hong Kong…
HKIAC Arbitrator Training Courses: How to Become an HKIAC-Accredited Arbitrator
Hong Kong’s arbitration sector is facing a capacity crunch. The number of new cases filed at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) rose to 5…
Hong Kong Arbitration Cost Comparison: Fee Comparisons Between HKIAC and Other International Arbitration Institutions
In November 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its 2024 Annual Statistics, reporting 503 new arbitration cases — a figure…
ADR Applications in Insurance Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration for Insurance Claim Denials
The Insurance Authority (IA) of Hong Kong recorded 1,327 complaint cases against insurers and intermediaries in 2023, a 12% increase from the previous year,…
A Decision Tree for Choosing Between Mediation and Arbitration: Determining the Best Path Based on Dispute Nature
In February 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular reminding authorised institutions that their dispute resolution clauses in commer…
Model Arbitration Clauses for Commercial Contracts: Standard Wording for Choosing HKIAC Arbitration
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) handled 516 new arbitration cases in 2024, a record high and a 25% increase from the previous year, ac…
Nationality and Cultural Background of Arbitrators: The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity in Cross-Border Disputes
In December 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported that over 70% of its administered cases in 2023 involved at least one non-H…
Market Trends in ADR Legal Services: Career Prospects for Mediators and Arbitrators in Hong Kong
In February 2025, the Hong Kong Judiciary launched the 'Integrated Case Management System' (iCMS), a mandatory electronic filing platform for the District Co…
Facilities and Services of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre: Venue Arrangements for HKIAC Arbitration Hearings
The 2024 amendments to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) came into full effect on 21 June 2024, introducing a statutory framework…
Consumer Dispute ADR Mechanisms: Mediation and Arbitration Services of the Hong Kong Consumer Council
Hong Kong’s consumer dispute resolution framework is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. In December 2024, the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) report…