Arbitration Notes
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HKIAC 2017 CASE STATISTICS
The HKIAC has recently published its case statistics for 2017, showing a continued healthy demand for its services. The HKIAC saw a 15.7% increase in its …
A new beginning for arbitration in mainland China: HKIAC opens in Shanghai
On 20 November 2015, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) announced the opening of a representative office in Shanghai. The HKIAC's …
LCIA releases costs and duration data – the first of more to come?
Yesterday, 3 November 2015, the London Court of International Arbitration ("LCIA") released costs and duration data regarding actual cases administered …
Hong Kong court dismisses claim against HKIAC
In yet another example of robust judicial support for arbitration in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has dismissed a claim brought …
Herbert Smith Freehills' Justin D'Agostino appointed to the HKIAC Executive Committee
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Justin D'Agostino to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Executive Committee. …
A matter of class: the spectre of class action arbitration in consumer product disputes
Class arbitrations have primarily been viewed as an instrument of the US legal system. However, given the international capability and procedural …
Hong Kong passes amendments to Arbitration Ordinance
On 10 July, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2013 (click here for our earlier post on the Bill). The …
The 2013 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules Released
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") has published the 2013 revisions to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules ("2013 HKIAC …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal refuses leave to appeal in the Grand Pacific v. Pacific China case
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") has today refused to interfere with a judgment of the Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") on the setting aside …