Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition

Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626614129
Published In: September 2011
Format: Hardback , 900 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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The definitive text on one of the fastest growing areas of law in Hong Kong

A “who’s who” author team of leading experts and practitioners

The Chief Justice as the Editor-in-chief.
Includes Denis Brock, David Bateson and Paul Starr among others
Contributors include one HKIAC former chairman and three secretaries general

Incorporates and explains all the changes brought about by the new Arbitration Ordinance

· Significantly rewritten to reflect the changes to the law and practice of arbitration in Hong Kong

Substantial new content

Discusses the recent landmark decision of Democratic Republic of Congo v FG Hemisphere
Over 70% of new material with two new chapters

With the new Arbitration Ordinance in effect on 1 June 2011, Hong Kong continues to grow and position itself as a centre for dispute resolution, not only locally and regionally, but also internationally as a centre of arbitration and mediation excellence. Taking a practitioner approach, Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide 2Ed, builds on the strength of the first edition including over 70% new material with two new chapters and specifically addresses the new Arbitration Ordinance. It is simply the definitive text on one of the fastest growing areas of law in Hong Kong.

The new Arbitration Ordinance brings substantive changes to the law as it stands. This new edition of Arbitration in Hong Kong – A Practical Guide has been significantly re-written to reflect the changes in the law and practice of arbitration in Hong Kong by a group of leading practitioners. Adopting a comprehensive yet practical approach, Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide brings together general principles, procedure, specialist arbitration and relevant reference material. It is guaranteed to be indispensable for anyone practising arbitration in Hong Kong.

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Introduction to the New Arbitration Ordinance
Preventing Commercial Disputes
Ways to Resolve a Dispute
Role of the Court
Historical Overview of Arbitration in Hong Kong
Main Features of Arbitration in Hong Kong
Domestic and International Arbitration in Hong Kong
Conflict of Laws
Arbitration Agreement
Arbitrators
Commencement of Arbitration
Jurisdiction
The Proceedings
Interlocutory Applications
The Arbitration Award
Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitration Award
Challenge of Arbitral Awards
Construction Arbitration
PRC Arbitration
IP and Domain name Arbitration
Shipping Arbitration
Arbitration in Taiwan
Miscellaneous Areas ( Banking, Investor State, Property, Employment Dispute)
Investment Arbitration

Alex Stock
Chiann Bao
Christopher To
David Bateson
Denis Brock
Earnest Yang
Edmund Wan
Frances Van Eupen
Gary Soo
John Choong
Joseph Chu
Justin D'Agostino
Kathryn Sanger
Kim Rooney
Marianne Chao
Nils Eliasson
Paul Starr
Philip Yang
Rosita Lau
Russell Coleman SC
Tan Loke Khoon
Teresa Cheng SC
Timothy Hill
Ula Cartwright-Finch
Vincent Li
William Stone QC
Yu Bing