In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance set aside an order granting leave to K to enforce a Mainland award on public policy grounds. The arbitration arose from a settlement agreement and the award required JX to discontinue a Hong Kong court action in accordance with that agreement. The Court found that the agreement was signed on behalf of JX by a person with no authority, and that…
Parties sometimes prefer litigation to arbitration because court proceedings offer summary judgment, which can dispose of unmeritorious claims…
In Singapore, international arbitration is governed by the International Arbitration Act (IAA), the Arbitration Act (AA) and the…
The Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (including its amendments). The AO aims at facilitating the fair and speedy resolution of disputes by arbitration without unnecessary expense. It is based on two fundamental principles: maximum party autonomy and minimum court intervention. 2025 was a busy year for the Court of First Instance, which rendered numerous decisions in arbitration-related court proceedings – too many…
On 17 December 2026, HKIAC announced an increased threshold for its Expedited Procedure and a fee update for…
On 12 September 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the PRC has passed the…
On the first day of the 2025 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, Baker McKenzie and Control Risks jointly hosted a panel discussion on International Arbitration in Times of Trade Wars and Geopolitical Challenges. The event featured a diverse panel of experts providing their views from private practice, service provider and in-house perspectives on how geopolitical challenges affect commercial parties and their dispute resolution options. James Ng (Baker McKenzie) moderated the panel, comprising Jane Liu (JCET Group), Jessica Pyman (Control Risks), Edward Hart (Control Risks) and Philipp Hanusch (Baker McKenzie).…
Introduction In his recent keynote address at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) Symposium, Minister for Law and…
Introduction Article 8(1) of the UNCITRAL Model Law, adopted in Hong Kong under section 20(1) of the Arbitration…
Giving due and fair notice of arbitral proceedings is critical when commencing an arbitration, as a failure to do so can affect the validity and enforceability of any arbitral award. Under Article 34(2) of the UNCITRAL Model Law, adopted by section 81(1) of the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609), the Hong Kong court may set aside an award if the applicant proves that it was not given “proper” notice of the proceedings or the appointment of…