Counsel and arbitrators give their take on why Hong Kong remains a world class arbitral seat of choice.
Key Points:
..Hong Kong courts continue to be independent and take a pro-arbitration and pro-enforcement approach...more
Shijiazhuang Intermediate People’s Court declares arbitration agreement providing for ICC Rules arbitration seated in China invalid.
In a dispute between Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (HZAM), a Chinese...more
The discontinuation of LIBOR in 2022 may pose a risk to arbitration proceedings. Preparation is key to a smooth transition.
Key Points:
..LIBOR, which is widely used in financial transactions and is embedded in many...more
Given recent developments, parties with cross-border agreements and arbitration with Chinese counter-parties should look to Hong Kong as a seat of arbitration.
On 2 April 2019, the Hong Kong SAR Government and the PRC...more
Hong Kong becomes the first and only jurisdiction outside mainland China where mainland China courts may grant interim measures in aid of arbitral proceedings.
Key Points:
..Pursuant to the new mutual arrangement between...more
New provisions allowing third-party funding of arbitration come into force on 1 February 2019.
Key Points:
..The key provisions of the Arbitration and Mediation Legislation (Third-Party Funding) (Amendment) Ordinance...more
Amendments to the administered arbitration rules address technology, third party funding, time limits, and other key mechanisms.
Following the success of the 2013 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (the 2013 Rules), the...more
Differences in enforcement and arbitral rules could cause difficulties for unwary parties engaged in or considering arbitration in mainland China.
China’s economic growth has attracted significant foreign investment in...more
Consultation Paper reviews Third-Party Funding in other jurisdictions, finding the practice may lead to better outcomes in disputes.
The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission published a Consultation Paper on 19 October 2015...more
In this Issue:
- Ad Hoc Committee Takes Expansive View On Jurisdiction in Peru
- Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against States: Mixed Messages Across Europe
- Hong Kong Court Wades into Dispute on Enforcing Arbitral...more
In this Issue:
- Thwarting Torpedoes and Other Clarifications: Recast Brussels Regulation in Force From 10 January 2015
- International Energy Charter Signals New Global Cooperation in the Energy...more
Differences in enforcement and arbitral rules could cause difficulties for unwary parties engaged in or considering arbitration in mainland China.
China’s economic growth has attracted significant foreign investment...more
The 2013 Asia-Pacific Regional Arbitration Group (APRAG) Conference brought together a group of respected experts to discuss the region’s future in arbitration. Among the panelists at the conference was Latham & Watkins...more