HKIAC rules and practice
Focused on the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre: rule revisions, fees and expenses, arbitrator appointments and training, and the procedural detail in live cases.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…