HKIAC (2018)—evidence
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Practice notesHKIAC (2018)—evidence
Produced in partnership with Terence Wong of Winston & Strawn LLP
Practice notes
This Practice Note provides guidance on matters relating to evidence pursuant to the hong kong international arbitration centre (HKIAC) administered arbitration rules 2018 (the 2018 HKIAC Rules; HKIAC 2018). Practice Note: HKIAC (2018)—arbitration procedure is likely to also be of interest.
As discussed in Practice Note: HKIAC (2018)—the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules—application and key features, the 2018 HKIAC Rules apply (generally) to HKIAC arbitrations commenced on or after 1 November 2018, unless the parties agree otherwise; for HKIAC arbitrations commenced before 1 November 2018, the 2013 HKIAC Rules will apply (generally), unless the parties agreed otherwise.
For an introduction to the HKIAC and its structure, see Practice Note: HKIAC—background to and structure of the institution.
Evidence under the 2018 HKIAC Rules
Under the 2018 HKIAC Rules, each party bears the burden of proving the facts relied upon to support of its case (HKIAC 2018, art 22.1).
The tribunal has discretion to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any matter put forward by the parties (HKIAC 2018, art 22.2). In addition, the tribunal is free
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Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Key definition:
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre definition
What does The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre mean?
The Hong Kong international arbitration Centre, an arbitral institution, based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. HKIAC arbitrations are administered and conducted pursuant to the HKIAC arbitration rules. The institution also provides services for ad hoc arbitrations.
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