The decision clarifies the circumstances under which an arbitral award might be challenged. A recent decision by the English Commercial Court indicates that failure to comply with a precondition to arbitration (such as an...more
Counsel and arbitrators give their take on why Hong Kong remains a world class arbitral seat of choice.
Key Points:
..Hong Kong courts continue to be independent and take a pro-arbitration and pro-enforcement approach...more
The Convention, which entered into force this month, should allow courts in the jurisdiction of enforcement to recognize and enforce settlement agreements directly.
Settling a dispute via mediation is one of the most time-...more