The statistics show a robust demand for arbitration and reflect Hong Kong’s importance as an arbitral venue for resolving cross-border commercial disputes.
On 20 February 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration...more
Arbitration is a popular mode of alternative dispute resolution in Hong Kong, used increasingly in cross-border commercial disputes and among international parties. In 2023, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre...more
The 2024 Rules significantly improve Hong Kong’s arbitration framework, aiming to increase the efficiency of proceedings and clarify the tribunal’s powers.
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC’s) newly...more
The first-ever SFO offence to be tried by a jury in the CFI emphasises the SFC’s commitment to prosecuting market misconduct through various enforcement powers.
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) has convicted...more
The SFC exercises its powers to order the suspension of trading in shares in a listed company to protect investors’ interests.
On 15 April 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) suspended trading in the...more
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An arbitral tribunal lacks jurisdiction to determine claims raised under related agreements containing different dispute resolution clauses.
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (Court) held in a recent judgment that an...more
This latest example of strategic coordination between Hong Kong regulators confirms a broader regulatory mission and shared objectives.
On 5 March 2024, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) issued a Statement of...more