Arbitration Notes

HKIAC publishes 2024 statistics

ICC 2024 arbitration and ADR preliminary statistics published

HKIAC publishes guidance on multi-party, multi-contract issues

New practice note addresses compatibility of arbitration agreements and arbitrator appointments where a single arbitration is commenced under multiple …

LCIA publishes its third report on cost and duration

The LCIA's latest report on its caseload over the past seven years (2017-2024) offers parties insight into the costs and effectiveness of LCIA arbitration

Embracing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in International Arbitration: The LCIA’s New Guidelines

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

Expectation measure of damages applied as at date of award

ICC Arbitration Statistics Confirm Its Continued Popularity

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 …

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 …

arbitrateAD: A STEP FORWARD FOR ARBITRATION IN ABU DHABI

The Middle East has recently seen a surge in the development of arbitration rules and institutions, with the launch of the Oman Commercial Arbitration …

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 …