Hong Kong: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Since the landmark cases of Re Guy Lam and Sian Participation (see our blogposts here and here), there has been a clear divergence in how Hong Kong and English law approach the interaction between insolvency and arbitration.

In a recent case Hyalroute Communication Group Limited v Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited [2025] HKCFI 2417, Recorder William Wong SC refused to grant...

In CCC v AAC [2025] HKCFI 2987, Sir William Blair, sitting as Deputy High Court Judge in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ("Court"), rejected a borrower's challenge to the enforcement of an arbitral award...

Hong Kong's Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance (Cap. 654) (the "Ordinance") took effect on 28 March 2025. The Ordinance builds on the Judiciary's multi-year effort to integrate technology into court processes, a move accelerated by the lessons learned during the pandemic.

Withers has recently achieved a landmark success in securing a section 21M "freestanding" Mareva injunction to freeze RMB1.6 billion worth of assets in aid of ongoing proceedings in the People's Republic of China...

In a previous article we discussed recent developments around resolving disputes through arbitration in Hong Kong.

The article reflects on the importance of tailoring family law practices to clients' emotional and practical needs, particularly in cases involving abusive relationships. It highlights ongoing efforts to improve court support for vulnerable clients, the need for better handling of abuse in financial remedies, and the role of professionals in advocating for change in the family justice system.

The Hong Kong Government received 37 submissions from the public in July 2024 regarding the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill ("Bill") and held discussions with deputations from different stakeholders at a LegCo meeting on 16 July 2024.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") has released its 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules ("2024 Rules"). The 2024 Rules focus on improving the time- and cost-efficiency...