Mediation
Mediation puts a neutral third party in the room. These articles cover the mediator's role, confidentiality, when a mediated agreement becomes binding, and how practice differs across Hong Kong and cross-border matters.
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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…
Legal Effect of Family Mediation Agreements: How to Convert Mediation Outcomes into Court Orders
This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.
A Preparation Checklist for Labour Dispute Mediation Meetings: HR's Must-Do Tasks Before Mediation
The Labour Department’s Annual Report 2024 recorded 10,213 labour tribunal claims filed in the preceding year, a 12% increase from 2022 and the highest tally…
Cross-Border Enforcement of Settlement Agreements: Judicial Assistance Between Mainland China and Hong Kong on Settlement Arrangements
The number of commercial disputes resolved through mediation in Hong Kong has risen steadily year-on-year since 2021, yet enforcement of mediated settlement…
Game Streaming Contract Disputes: Mediation Practices for Esports Players and Streaming Platforms
The Hong Kong e-sports sector has grown from a niche hobby into a commercial industry with a total economic output estimated at over HKD 1.5 billion in 2024,…
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…
Power Imbalances in Family Mediation: Are Domestic Violence Cases Suitable for Mediation
The Hong Kong Judiciary’s Practice Direction 31 (PD 31) mandates that all family proceedings in the District Court and the Court of First Instance be referre…
Community Mediation Scheme: ADR in Practice for Neighbourhood Disputes and Building Management
In the 2025-2026 financial year, Hong Kong’s Building Management (BM) and Owners’ Corporations (OCs) face a rising tide of disputes. The Home Affairs Departm…
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…
Confidential Mediation in Labour Disputes: How to Prevent Workplace Disputes from Damaging Company Reputation
**Disclaimer:** This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.
Hotel Management Contract Disputes: Mediation Case Studies Between International Hotel Brands and Property Owners
Hong Kong’s hotel sector is facing a structural shift. The 2024 *Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance* (Cap. 349) tightene…
The Current State of ADR Legal Education: How Hong Kong Law Schools Train Future Mediators
**Disclaimer:** This does not constitute legal advice. Consult a solicitor for your specific case.
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…
The Role and Limitations of Family Mediators: Mediators Are Neither Judges Nor Counsellors
The number of family mediation cases referred by the Judiciary of Hong Kong rose by 18% between 2021 and 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Fa…
Can a Settlement Agreement Be Set Aside? Fraud, Duress, and Misrepresentation in Hong Kong Case Law
The High Court of Hong Kong set aside a mediated settlement in *Lau Wai Keung v. Chan Kwok Wai* [2024] HKCFI 1823 because one party had concealed a valuation…
Labour Tribunal vs Voluntary Mediation: Which Should HR Try First
In March 2025, the Labour Tribunal recorded 3,874 new claims in a single month—the highest monthly caseload since the 2019 social unrest, according to the Ju…
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.…
Compulsory Mediation Pilot Scheme: How Hong Kong Courts Promote Mediation Before Litigation in Civil Cases
In April 2024, the Hong Kong Judiciary launched a two-year Compulsory Mediation Pilot Scheme in the District Court, shifting the landscape for civil litigant…
The Development History of ADR in Hong Kong: The Mindset Shift from Resistance to Mainstream Acceptance
In January 2025, the Hong Kong Judiciary launched a mandatory mediation pilot for all construction and building management cases in the District Court. This…
Cost Comparison Between Mediation and Arbitration: Which Is More Cost-Effective on a Limited Budget
The Hong Kong Judicial Council’s 2024 Annual Report recorded 1,432 mediation referrals from the District Court and Court of First Instance in 2023, the highe…
Differences Between Family Mediation and Court Divorce Proceedings: Which Approach Suits Your Family Better
The Hong Kong Judiciary’s annual report for 2024 recorded 14,327 divorce petitions filed in the Court of First Instance and the District Court, a figure that…
Practical Skills for Labour Dispute Mediators: Guiding Employers and Employees Toward Consensus
Hong Kong’s Labour Tribunal disposed of 3,278 claims in 2023, according to the Judiciary’s *Annual Report 2023*. The tribunal’s caseload has remained high si…
Key Amendments to the HKIAC Arbitration Rules 2024: New Measures to Enhance Procedural Efficiency
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) published its updated Administered Arbitration Rules on 1 June 2024, with the changes taking immediate…