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Facilitating the Belt and Road: CIETAC launches investment arbitration rules
On 1 October 2017, the International Investment Arbitration Rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC Investment …
Hong Kong Court continues injunction in aid of foreign arbitral proceedings
In Ve Global UK Limited v Charles Allard Jr and Intelita Limited, HCMP1678/2017, 10 October 2017, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance continued …
PRC signs the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: a step forward in the resolution of cross-border litigation
On 12 September 2017, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) signed the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (Convention). The Convention, …
PRC court enforces HKIAC arbitration award in favour of Australian gold mining company
On 21 July 2017, the Beijing No. 4 Intermediate People's Court enforced a Hong Kong award in favour of Stonewall Resources Limited (Stonewall), an …
Taiwan's CAA adopts new international arbitration rule
Taiwan's Chinese Arbitration Association ("CAA") has adopted new arbitration rules for arbitrations seated outside Taiwan. The Chinese Arbitration …
Apology legislation passed in Hong Kong - what does it mean for you
On 13 July, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law (the Apology Law) intended to facilitate the resolution of civil disputes in the territory. The …
China-related investment arbitrations: three recent developments
The last two months have delivered three notable developments in China-related investment arbitrations. In addition to the third known claim to be …
HONG KONG HIGH COURT APPOINTS RECEIVERS AS INTERIM MEASURE IN SUPPORT OF ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS IN MAINLAND CHINA
A recent judgment from the Hong Kong High Court (Chen Hongqing v Mi Jingtian) illustrates the manner in which parties may seek interim relief in Hong …
Hong Kong confirms IP rights are arbitrable
Hong Kong has now enacted amendments to its Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609), clarifying that disputes over intellectual property rights (IPRs) may be …
Hong Kong Court rules on staying execution of arbitral enforcement order
Overview In Israel Sorin (IZZY) Shohat v Balram Chainrai [2017] HKEC 1118, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance considered that enforcement of arbitral …
Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance – end of the automatic opt-in
Parties entering into an agreement on or after 1 June 2017 that provides for arbitration in Hong Kong can no longer rely on Section 100 of Hong Kong's …
Julian Copeman and Anita Phillips discuss the Global Pound Conference and what to expect at the upcoming Hong Kong event
Hong Kong Lawyer has published an article by Julian Copeman, partner, and Anita Phillips, professional support consultant, discussing commercial dispute …
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