Arbitration in Asia

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This Overview guides you through the key resources on Arbitration in Asia, with links to institutional rules, legislation, case law and practical materials across leading seats.

Asia continues to anchor global arbitration, with Singapore and Hong Kong frequently chosen as seats, and institutions including SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, KCAB and JCAA. Many jurisdictions adopt or align with the UNCITRAL Model Law, while enforcement is underpinned by widespread accession to the New York Convention. Practitioners should understand seat selection, curial law, drafting considerations for multi‑tier clauses, and cross‑border enforcement strategy.

Key frameworks include Singapore’s International Arbitration Act, Hong Kong’s Arbitration Ordinance, the PRC Arbitration Law and India’s Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (as amended). Regional particularities include arrangements between Mainland China and Hong Kong for mutual enforcement of awards and for court‑ordered interim measures in aid of Hong Kong‑seated arbitrations. Issues of arbitrability and public policy arise in sectors such as insolvency, intellectual property and competition.

Practical themes include interim relief (court and tribunal, including emergency arbitrators), confidentiality, evidence and language management, consolidation and joinder, and tribunal appointments. Third‑party funding regimes operate in Singapore and Hong Kong. The materials also cover...

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