Search for:
Category

Asia-Pacific

Category
In Hong Kong

Hong Kong arbitration as an ideal mechanism for resolving crypto-disputes

by 20 Mins Read

Introduction In recent years, the world has witnessed an explosive growth in the popularity and value of virtual assets. This “digital gold rush” has been largely driven by the rise of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The unique nature of these digital assets, authenticated by blockchain technology, has attracted significant investment, transforming the way value and ownership is perceived. The terms virtual assets (VAs) and crypto-assets are often used interchangeably to describe digital assets that…

Read More
In Hong Kong

Hong Kong court applies principles for classifying an order as either an award or interim order in the context of interim measures

by and 12 Mins Read

Whether an arbitral tribunal’s decision constitutes an “award” is an important question. It determines, for example, whether the decision is subject to review by the supervisory court, the available recourse against it, and its enforceability. As there is no universally accepted definition of “award”, its meaning depends on the jurisdiction in question. The Court of First Instance considered in two recent cases whether the arbitrator’s decision amounted to an award: Both cases concerned interim measures…

Read More
In Hong Kong

The 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules: effective from 1 June 2024

by and 10 Mins Read

On 1 June 2024, the 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre will come into effect. The 2024 Rules can be accessed here. The 2024 Rules maintain HKIAC’s “light touch” approach to case administration, which respects party autonomy and has been a fundamental feature of HKIAC administered arbitrations. This means that parties who have adopted arbitration under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules in force when the arbitration commences can rest assured…

Read More
In All time favorite

International Arbitration Yearbook 2023-2024 – now available!

by 2 Mins Read

Welcome to the 17th edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook. We are pleased to bring you our analysis of notable developments in international arbitration over the past year from over 40 jurisdictions worldwide. As with the editions before it, the 2023-2024 Yearbook covers important legislative and case law updates from each jurisdiction. This includes: You can access the latest edition of the International Arbitration Yearbook here or by hovering your cursor over the “International Arbitration…

Read More
Load More