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ARTICLE · 12 JANUARY 2026

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HKIAC Publishes Significant Report On Arbitrator Hourly Rates

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Study drawing on over 1,400 appointments from 2020-2024 shows arbitrator fees usually based on hourly rates rather than amount in dispute, with default cap playing important role as reference point...

Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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Study drawing on over 1,400 appointments from 2020-2024 shows arbitrator fees usually based on hourly rates rather than amount in dispute, with default cap playing important role as reference point for setting of rates

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre has published a report on arbitrator hourly rates with the stated aim of improving transparency in this area (available here).

The report is based on what the institution describes as a "comprehensive study" of 1,429 arbitrator appointments made in arbitrations administered by it in the 5 years from 2020 to 2024 under its flagship arbitration rules, the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (HKIAC Rules), as well as its procedures for administering UNCITRAL arbitrations (UNCITRAL Procedures).

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