Law Arbitration / Mediation / Litigation

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

Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong September 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9789626614129
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
Publication
September 2011
Format
Hardback , 900 pages
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

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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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to the New Arbitration Ordinance
  2. Preventing Commercial Disputes
  3. Ways to Resolve a Dispute
  4. Role of the Court
  5. Historical Overview of Arbitration in Hong Kong
  6. Main Features of Arbitration in Hong Kong
  7. Domestic and International Arbitration in Hong Kong
  8. Conflict of Laws
  9. Arbitration Agreement
  10. Arbitrators
  11. Commencement of Arbitration
  12. Jurisdiction
  13. The Proceedings
  14. Interlocutory Applications
  15. The Arbitration Award
  16. Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitration Award
  17. Challenge of Arbitral Awards
  18. Construction Arbitration
  19. PRC Arbitration
  20. IP and Domain name Arbitration
  21. Shipping Arbitration
  22. Arbitration in Taiwan
  23. Miscellaneous Areas ( Banking, Investor State, Property, Employment Dispute)
  24. Investment Arbitration

About the Author

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

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