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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 …
Hong Kong court rejects challenge to arbitrators for apparent bias
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has dismissed an application for the removal of arbitrators in an UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the HKIAC (P …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal clarifies effect of arbitration clauses on insolvency proceedings
In highly-anticipated twin rulings, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has confirmed the approach which should be taken when a debtor opposes insolvency …
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 …
Hong Kong court upholds anti-suit injunction granted by arbitrator
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has dismissed a challenge to an interim order granted by an arbitrator to restrain court proceedings in mainland …
Hong Kong court provides guidance on award challenges for failure to deal with an essential issue
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has provided further clarity on when awards can be set aside for failure to deal with an essential issue, …
Herbert Smith Freehills sponsors XXVIth ICC Congress in Hong Kong on 5-8 May 2024
Herbert Smith Freehills is a proud sponsor of the XXVIth Congress of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), being held in Hong Kong …
HKIAC tribunal does not have jurisdiction over claims under related agreement, Hong Kong court rules
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has reversed the decision of an HKIAC tribunal appointed under a loan agreement that it had jurisdiction to …
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 …
HONG KONG COURT REMITS AWARDS TO ARBITRATOR FOLLOWING CHANGE IN LAW OF ILLEGALITY DEFENCE
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“CFI”) has suspended set-aside proceedings in respect of two HKIAC awards on liability and quantum and remitted …
HONG KONG COURT REJECTS AWARD CHALLENGE AFTER RE-ARBITRATION OF DISCRETE EVIDENTIAL ISSUE
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has upheld the enforcement of a CIETAC award following the re-arbitration by a new tribunal of a limited evidential …
HONG KONG COURT REFUSES LEAVE TO APPEAL AWARD ON POINTS OF LAW
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has refused leave to appeal a construction award on points of law because the decision of the arbitrator on the …
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