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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Setting Aside and Appealing HKIAC Arbitral Awards: Legal Pathways to Challenge Arbitration Outcomes
Hong Kong arbitral awards are not rubber-stamped by the courts. The Court of First Instance (CFI) has jurisdiction under the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609)…
Designing Corporate ADR Policies: How to Embed ADR Clauses in Commercial Contracts
In January 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 15% year-on-year increase in new case filings, with the total sum in dispu…
Time Comparison Between Mediation and Arbitration: How Long Does Each Process Take from Initiation to Conclusion
In January 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 14% year-on-year increase in new case filings, with the average dispute va…
The Suitability of ADR for Commercial Fraud Disputes: Do Criminal Elements Exclude Mediation and Arbitration
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) announced in January 2025 that it would consult on legislative amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance…
Liability and Immunity of Arbitrators: Can an Arbitrator Be Sued for Professional Negligence
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) handled 500 new cases in 2024, a 15% increase from the previous year and the highest volume in its his…
Risk Management for ADR Stock Delisting: Collective Arbitration Rights for Hong Kong Investors
The delisting of a stock in Hong Kong is no longer a rare event — it is a recurring commercial risk. Between 2020 and 2025, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKE…
International Comparison of ADR Legislation: Differences Between Hong Kong, Singapore, and London Arbitration Regimes
On 21 May 2025, the Hong Kong government gazetted the Arbitration (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, introducing a default opt-in mechanism for third-party funding…
HKIAC Online Dispute Resolution Platform: The Trend of Remote Mediation and Arbitration in the Post-Pandemic Era
In March 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 40% increase in the use of its online dispute resolution (ODR) platform for…
Third-Party Funding for Hong Kong Arbitration: Operational Models and Risks of Arbitration Financing
In July 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) recorded a 22% year-on-year increase in new case filings, with the total amount in dispu…
ADR Applications in Intellectual Property Disputes: Arbitration Advantages for Trademark and Patent Conflicts
Hong Kong’s Intellectual Property Department recorded 14,574 trademark applications in 2024, a 6.2% increase year-on-year, according to the department’s annu…
Enforceability Comparison Between Mediation and Arbitration: Cross-Border Enforcement of Mediated Settlements and Arbitral Awards
On 1 August 2025, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ratified the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Me…
Fee Models for Arbitrators: Hourly Rates, Ad Valorem Fees, or Fixed Fees
The 2025 revision to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Administered Arbitration Rules introduced a new Schedule of Fees based on capped…
Choosing the Seat of Arbitration for International Commercial Disputes: Why Hong Kong Is the Preferred Venue in Asia-Pacific
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a record 500 new arbitration cases in 2024, a 27% increase from the previous year, with over…
Virtual Asset Disputes in Gaming: Arbitration Challenges for NFTs and Blockchain Games
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its updated “Statement on the Regulation of Virtual Assets” in February 2025, extending licen…
HKIAC Domain Name Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Procedures for Domain Name Cybersquatting in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has recorded over 420,000 registered domain names under the .hk and .香港 ccTLDs as of Q1 2025, according to the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corp…
Hybrid Models of Mediation and Arbitration: How Med-Arb Works in Principle and Practice
**Disclaimer:** This article provides general information on court and ADR procedures in Hong Kong. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified…
Hong Kong Arbitration Cost Transparency: How to Request Fee Disclosure from Arbitrators
In September 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules, which took effect on 1 January 20…
Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators: How to Challenge a Biased Arbitrator
In the second half of 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a record 381 new arbitration filings, a 20% increase year-on-year…
Resolving Business Partnership Disputes: Key Design Points for Arbitration Clauses in Shareholder Agreements
**This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.**
The Impact of ADR's Multiple Meanings on Business Communication: A Guide to Avoiding Terminological Confusion
In March 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a 14% year-on-year increase in new case filings, with a record 344 disputes re…
Hotel Distribution Channel Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration Examples for OTA Commission Conflicts
In late 2024, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance handed down a landmark ruling in *HotelTech Ltd v OTA Asia Pacific Ltd* [2024] HKCFI 2843, a case that ha…
Decoding ADR Legal Provisions: The Core Framework of Hong Kong's Arbitration Ordinance and Mediation Ordinance
**Disclaimer:** This article provides general information on Hong Kong's legal framework for arbitration and mediation. It does not constitute legal advice.…
HKIAC Expedited Arbitration Procedure: A Fast-Track Solution for Small Claims
Hong Kong’s arbitration landscape saw a significant shift in 2024 when the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) revised its Administered Arbitr…
Hong Kong Arbitration Cost-Saving Tips: How to Control Legal Expenses During Arbitration
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) reported a total of 500 new arbitration cases in 2024, with a combined dispute value of approximately…