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29 August 2024

Ex parte communications lead to successful award challenge in Hong Kong

Enforcement refused on due process and public policy grounds after 7-year extension to award deadline on which respondent had no opportunity to comment

27 August 2024

Hong Kong court assesses damages for breach of implied promise to honour arbitral award

Expectation measure of damages applied as at date of award

20 August 2024

Hong Kong decision illustrates important exception to arbitral confidentiality

Disclosure of information relating to HKIAC arbitration in parallel court litigation was to protect or pursue a legal right or interest and thus …

24 June 2024

Hong Kong court to consider whether grounds for challenging awards apply to arbitration settlement agreements

Status of a procedural order which terminates proceedings and renders tribunal functus officio will also be considered

21 June 2024

No implied provision for appeals on questions of law in share purchase agreement, Hong Kong court rules

Arbitration agreement concluded prior to 1 June 2011 did not provide expressly or impliedly for "domestic arbitration", hence regime for appeals on …

17 June 2024

Hong Kong court denies stay of award enforcement pending result of separate arbitration

Anti-set-off clause upheld by arbitrator meant that cross-claims in separate arbitration could not give rise to a set-off against the award debt; no …

14 June 2024

Hong Kong court refuses leave to appeal on questions of law against interim injunction granted by arbitrator

Decision is the latest to underline the important distinction between awards and interim orders

12 June 2024

Hong Kong court confirms power to grant security for costs in set-aside applications

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has ordered three award debtors to pay HK$2 million (approximately US$250,000) as security for the costs of an …

27 May 2024

Hong Kong court upholds jurisdiction challenge due to incompatible arbitration agreements

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has set aside a jurisdictional award in an HKIAC arbitration under multiple contracts because the arbitration …

06 May 2024

HKIAC launches updated rules

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has released its new 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules (2024 HKIAC Rules), which will come into …

30 April 2024

Key 2023 statistics from major PRC arbitral institutions: A comparative overview

Most of the leading arbitral institutions in the Mainland PRC experienced strong growth in 2023, according to the most recent statistics. Key themes …

08 March 2024

HKIAC reports record amount in dispute for 2023

The HKIAC's recently released statistics for 2023 reveal that the institution had a record-breaking year measured by the amount in dispute, underscoring …