Two recent English and Hong Kong court decisions have given confidence to lenders that they should be able to enforce their rights against creditors under so-called asymmetric or hybrid dispute resolution clauses....more
Mediation has sometimes been described as a bit like marriage counselling. The mediator, like a counsellor, is there to listen to and facilitate discussions between the two parties in an attempt to identify common ground and...more
Arbitration has become an important part of commercial dispute resolution in China. For international investors, arbitration has considerable advantages due to its neutrality, enforcement, confidentiality, flexibility, and...more
The NSL came into force in Hong Kong on 1 July 2020. -
Some observers have expressed concern that the law will threaten Hong Kong's status as an international dispute resolution center. Of particular concern is the...more