Tag: HKIAC
Russian courts expand their jurisdiction over international disputes
Russian courts are expanding their jurisdiction over international disputes, overriding arbitration clauses and raising Asian risks
HKIAC appoints new co-chairs and vice-chairs
The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs
Ready for take-off
Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board
HKIAC recruits managing counsel and China relations head
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng
HKIAC onboards new managing counsel to oversee arbitration
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng
HKIAC adjusts fees and scope of expedited procedures
HKIAC will expand expedited procedures and adjust arbitration fees from 1 January 2026, its first fee update since 2013
China to enhance judicial review mechanism for arbitration
A top court judge says the Supreme People’s Court will refine judicial review and boost arbitration after law revision
Ex-HKIAC head Mariel Dimsey leaves CMS to pursue arbitration
Mariel Dimsey starts a new chapter as independent arbitrator and consultant after leading CMS Hong Kong and arbitration
NDA’s senior disputes lawyer flies solo
Alipak Banerjee launches his own disputes law chambers in Delhi after leaving Nishith Desai Associates
Higher aims
The advantages of arbitration—speed, cost, confidentiality, and finality—are well known, but top China institutions aim higher
HKIAC posts record 352 arbitration cases in 2024
HKIAC recorded 352 arbitration cases in 2024, the highest since 2009
HKIAC lifts global presence in new deputy secretary-general
To enhance its global reputation, HKIAC appoints Kiran Sanghera as deputy secretary-general, succeeding Yang Ling
New major player
Chinese companies are more confident and setting higher standards in cross-border disputes
How is an arbitral tribunal formed at HKIAC?
The HKIAC prioritizes parties' autonomy in arbitrator selection
Hong Kong shining as beacon of international arbitration
Hong Kong is a vital hub for international arbitration and global dispute resolution
Inventive incentive
Teresa Cheng, Edward Liu list Hong Kong’s unique strengths as a dispute resolution hub
Arbitration aspirations
As Hong Kong reopens its borders, Mariel Dimsey, secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, explains her plans to enhance the city’s reputation as a leading dispute resolution hub
Understanding payment process for HKIAC arbitrations
It is important to understand this payment process, the consequences of failing to pay, and the refund process in the event of withdrawing from arbitration
HKIAC’s appointments chair pushes for expanding talent pool
Welcoming Hong Kong's proposals to reform the arbitration fee structure Yang Ing Loong, a council member of the HKIAC and chair of its appointments committee, suggested the next step should be to “enlarge the pool of qualified arbitrators”
