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Selecting a ‘seat’—Hong Kong or China?

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Published on: 22 June 2015
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Table of contents

  • What was the significance of this decision?
  • What is the background to the decision?
  • What did the Hong Kong Court of First Instance decide?
  • What are the implications for international arbitration lawyers?
  • What has been the impact of the decision on parties’ approach to arbitration clauses?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: Highlighted by the decision in Z v A, Sheila Ahuja, consultant and Chantal du Toit, associate at Allen & Overy examine the issues which international arbitration lawyers should be made aware of when advising their clients on whether they choose an arbitral ‘seat’ in Hong Kong or China.

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