Arbitration Notes

Hong Kong Court of Appeal clarifies effect of arbitration clauses on insolvency proceedings

In highly-anticipated twin rulings, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has confirmed the approach which should be taken when a debtor opposes insolvency …

Hong Kong court upholds anti-suit injunction granted by arbitrator

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has dismissed a challenge to an interim order granted by an arbitrator to restrain court proceedings in mainland …

HONG KONG COURT REMITS AWARDS TO ARBITRATOR FOLLOWING CHANGE IN LAW OF ILLEGALITY DEFENCE

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“CFI”) has suspended set-aside proceedings in respect of two HKIAC awards on liability and quantum and remitted …

MILESTONE ARBITRATION JUDGMENT FROM HONG KONG'S HIGHEST COURT BRINGS GREATER CERTAINTY FOR COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Herbert Smith Freehills has secured a landmark judgment from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, with significant practical implications for thousands …

Hong Kong Court of Appeal rules on landmark case regarding escalation clauses