Inside Arbitration: Issue 21
Marking a decade of Inside Arbitration, this edition brings together the themes shaping today’s international arbitration landscape
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01 August 2017
International arbitration internship (Hong Kong): applications now open
Herbert Smith Freehills is accepting applications for short-term internships with the firm’s international arbitration group in Hong Kong. Three paid …
19 July 2017
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 …
17 July 2017
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 …
04 July 2017
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 …
16 June 2017
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 …
14 June 2017
Hong Kong allows third party funding for arbitration and mediation
Hong Kong's Legislative Council today passed a law allowing third parties to fund arbitrations seated in the territory, as well as work done in Hong Kong …
12 June 2017
Hong Kong court upholds execution against PRC State Owned Enterprise, rejecting claim of crown immunity
In TNB Fuel Services SDN BHD v. China National Coal Group Corporation HKCFI 1016, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ("HKCFI") rejected a claim of …
09 June 2017
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 …
06 June 2017
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 …
21 April 2017
Hong Kong Court Stays Proceedings to Arbitration
Overview In Polytec Overseas Ltd and another v. Grand Dragon International Holdings Co Ltd and others [2017] HKCFI 604, the Hong Kong Court of First …
12 April 2017
Hong Kong Court confirms pro-arbitration stance
In U v A [2017] HKEC 468, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dismissed an application to set aside an Order for enforcement of an ICC award rendered …
31 March 2017
Astro prevails again against First Media (Lippo) in Hong Kong
In the long running Astro/First Media (also known as Lippo) enforcement dispute, First Media has failed to obtain leave to appeal to the Court of Final …
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