Explore the comprehensive legal framework of arbitration in Hong Kong with our detailed guidance tailored to the demands of Chapter 609. This resource offers practical insights and strategic advice to optmise your arbitration practices, ensuring you are fully equipped to navigate every stage of arbitration proceedings within Hong Kong's robust legal structure. Stay updated with the newest interpretations and practical solutions to streamline the arbitration process efficiently.
Arbitration analysis: This case involved an application to set aside a Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) tribunal’s award terminating...
Arbitration analysis: The English Court of Appeal has held that it lacked jurisdiction to grant permission to appeal against a decision under section...
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Executive Board has approved revised Rules of Arbitration, which will enter into force on 1 June 2026. The...
Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of a judge at first instance to stay an application for a third-party costs...
Ad hoc arbitration—an introduction to the key features of ad hoc arbitrationAn ad hoc arbitration is any arbitration in which the parties have not...
Institutional arbitration—an introduction to the key features of institutional arbitrationWhat is institutional arbitration?An institutional...
International arbitration—key differences between international and domestic arbitrationSTOP PRESS: This Practice Note is currently Under Review in...
Law of the arbitration proceedings—curial law or lex arbitri (England and Wales)STOP PRESS: This Practice Note has been updated in light of the new...
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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