Asia Disputes Notes

46 countries sign the Singapore Convention on mediated settlements today

After extensive discussions between member states, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also …

Singapore International Mediation Centre signs MOU with China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and Korean Commercial Arbitration Board

The Mane Forum was held today in Singapore on the eve of a historic moment - the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement …

Launch of Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege 2019

Please click here to access a preview of the Guide. We are pleased to launch the 2019 edition of our Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege. Businesses …

New convention on cross-border recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments

The final text of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the Convention) was agreed …

LAUNCH OF HSF'S NEW BANKING LITIGATION BLOG

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new banking litigation blog, which you can find at https://hsfnotes.com/bankinglitigation. The blog will bring you …

Herbert Smith Freehills is excited to announce the launch of its new publication - Contract Disputes in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide 2019

HONG KONG’S FUNDING LAW NOW IN FORCE

Hong Kong’s long-awaited legislation permitting third parties to fund arbitrations and related proceedings takes effect today. As heralded in our earlier …

Singapore: Herbert Smith Freehills advises on third-party funded arbitrations and contributes to leading publication on litigation funding

Singapore introduced legislation in 2017 to allow third-party funding in international arbitration and associated proceedings including enforcement and …

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS CONTRIBUTES TO LEADING PUBLICATION ON LITIGATION FUNDING

Hong Kong has recently seen a flurry of legislative activity in relation to third-party funding. The long anticipated law allows third parties to fund …

A significant step towards simpler judicial procedures and reduced re-litigation: Hong Kong and the Mainland sign a broader arrangement to recognise and enforce judgments in civil and commercial matters

On Friday 18 January 2019, Hong Kong and the Mainland reached a milestone by signing the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of …

Japan and Hong Kong agree arbitration and mediation cooperation

On 9 January 2019, Hong Kong’s Department of Justice and the Ministry of Justice of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to “strengthen …