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In PI 1 and PI 2 v MR, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) dismissed the plaintiffs’ application to set aside an arbitral tribunal’s decision that it did have jurisdiction to hear a dispute. It is noteworthy that...more
In 周惠明 v 挪信新能源科技 ( 南通 ) 有限公司 [2025] HKCFI 1503h, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ordered (a) that worldwide Mareva injunctions be continued, and (b) that interim receivers be appointed over the assets of the respondent...more
In Y and Another v GI and Another [2025] HKCFI 1317[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) allowed the defendant’s application for security for costs against the plaintiffs in respect of the plaintiffs’...more
The arbitration infrastructure of Hong Kong and Singapore is broadly similar, built on arbitration-friendly legislation, pro-arbitration courts and a consistent reputation for neutrality in the context of arbitration. Indeed,...more
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected challenges to a district court’s decision to confirm a Hong Kong arbitration award, including arguments that confirming the award violated public policy and international...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
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
In this review, we reflect on significant developments in the field of arbitration in Hong Kong over the past year. Key developments in 2023 included: 1. Multi-tiered dispute resolution clause – compliance with...more
The Court of First Instance in Hong Kong has adopted the English law principles for determining the governing law of dispute resolution clauses, such as arbitration clauses, in a recent judgment (China Railway v Chung Kin...more
Hong Kong and Singapore, the Asia Pacific’s leading seats of international arbitration, have both implemented reforms enabling parties to enter into outcome related fee structures (ORFSs) with their lawyers for arbitrations...more
On 26 October 2022, the legislature of Hong Kong passed The Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (the Ordinance) to implement the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and...more
Hong Kong and Singapore, the Asia Pacific’s leading seats of international arbitration, are both implementing reforms to enable parties to enter into outcome related fee structures (“ORFSs”) with their lawyers for...more
Shenzhen Honeycomb System Co Ltd v HCT Technologies (Hong Kong) Co Limited (HCCT 20/2019, [2020] HKCFI 3175, 31 December 2020) confirms the Hong Kong court’s pro-arbitration and pro-enforcement approach. The case involved...more
As the world welcomes in the Year of the Rat, we take a look back at five recent decisions that made big waves in the Year of the Pig in their different ways, across Hong Kong, Singapore, and England. ...more
A new arrangement between the Hong Kong Government and the PRC Supreme People’s Court makes Hong Kong the first jurisdiction outside of Mainland China in which parties to institutional arbitration will have a clear procedural...more
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more
Welcome to this 35th edition of Arbitration World, a publication from K&L Gates’ International Arbitration Group that highlights significant developments and issues in international and domestic arbitration for executives and...more
Despite recent criticism from some quarters concerning the use of investment treaties and free trade agreements, the Chinese investment treaty system remains firmly in place. Since 1982, the People's Republic of China (PRC)...more
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”) has just released the full award of the Tribunal in Philip Morris Asia Limited (Hong Kong) v. The Commonwealth of Australia, which was rendered in late 2015. We previously published...more
International arbitration in Asia has seen a dramatic surge in popularity in recent times. It has grown up alongside an increase in cross-border investment within and from outside Asia. There are three key reasons for this...more