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ARTICLE · 06 JULY 2011

New Arbitration Ordinance In Hong Kong - 1st June 2011

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Hong Kong has introduced a new Arbitration Ordinance which became effective on 1st June 2011.

Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Nigel Binnersley
Nigel Binnersley
Edwin Chan
Edwin Chan
Martin Downey
Martin Downey
Grace Hou
Grace Hou
Wyn Hughes
Wyn Hughes
Henry Kuller
Henry Kuller
Peter Mills
Peter Mills
Kristi Lynn Swartz
Kristi Lynn Swartz
Conor Warde
Conor Warde
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Hong Kong has introduced a new Arbitration Ordinance which became effective on 1st June 2011. This development brings some significant changes and features in the way arbitration is to be conducted in Hong Kong. Its aim is to promote Hong Kong as a strong regional center for dispute resolution.

Unitary Regime

The most significant change is the abolition of the distinction between domestic and international arbitration regimes. The new Ordinance establishes a unitary regime of arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. It is intended that the new Ordinance will be self-contained (although it may be possible for parties to opt in or out of the Model Law application).

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