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Shareholder derivative action, unfair competition claims and challenges to validity of HKIAC arbitration agreements, some brought against affiliates of contractual party, held to be vexatious, abusive and oppressive.

The HKIAC broke new records for the total amount in dispute and the number of new administered arbitrations in 2025, according to the institution's statistical report for 2025 (published on 12 February 2026).

In Joint and Several Liquidators of Hsin Chong Construction (Asia) Limited v Wong Po Kee Limited & Others [2026] HKCA 1656, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has handed down a recent decision clarifying the scope...

When substantive proceedings unfold in one jurisdiction while key assets sit in another, can courts preserve those assets without determining ownership? The Hong Kong Court of Appeal's decision in Jacky Zong v Kelly Fuli Zong addresses this critical question in cross-border family wealth disputes, examining whether preservation orders under section 21M require proof of dissipation risk, whether applicants must first seek relief from foreign courts, and how disclosure orders can ensure effective asset preser

Pursuit of Xiamen court proceedings by Hong Kong award debtors constituted vexatious and oppressive attempt to frustrate enforcement of CIETAC award in Hong Kong and relitigate matters already decided by Hong Kong courts...

Hong Kong's commercial litigation landscape in 2026 is poised for significant developments across fraud-related claims, cryptocurrency disputes, and insolvency matters. The courts are expected to enhance cross-border judicial collaboration while accelerating digital transformation initiatives to streamline dispute resolution processes.

Three decisions handed down within 15-day period grant security as condition for delaying enforcement pending determination of award challenges; allegations of arbitrator bias in two cases robustly rejected.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

The Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (the "Ordinance") and the Mainland Judgments...

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance set aside a USD 481.6 million arbitral award after finding that the tribunal failed to address the actual estoppel defence presented by the respondents. The court distinguished between a tribunal rejecting arguments on their merits versus failing to determine the essential issue actually advanced, emphasizing that tribunals must address the specific case presented rather than a materially different question.