The Hong Kong International ArbitrationCenter (HKIAC) introduced a new version of itsAdministered Arbitration Rules (2018 Rules) whichcame into effect on November 1. The 2018 Rulesintroduce amendments relevant to the use oftechnology, third party funding, multi-party andmulti-contract arbitration, among others. AlfredIp of Hugill & Ip summarizes the newly enforcedamendments
JAMS has recently announced a collaboration with the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration and the Shanghai Commercial Mediation Center; China may introduce legislation to establish a national IP court within the SPC; and China passes new laws to facilitate international judicial assistance.
The establishment of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) along with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) bringswith it ample business opportunities for lawyers. This article discusses the possible risks to considerwhen advising clients on BRI related projects, being prepared to mitigate these risks, as well as China'sInternational Commercial Court (CICC) as a viable option for dispute resolution in BRI cases
China recently established a trademark office in Shanghai as a platform for local companies to safeguard their brands against foreign imitation; China International Import Expo, gathering 2,800 enterprises from 130 regions to set up a dispute tribunal within venue; and the SPC is on track with the government's campaign to eradicate gangsters and organized crimes.
Innovation lies in the heart of China's efforts in developing its dispute resolution mechanisms as it strives to stay at the top of the game in international disputes, especially with Belt and Road Initiative looming with endless possibilities of potential differences
Clark Wang of Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers, Hong Kong, discusses the key considerations lawyers should take into account when advising clients for divorces with cross-border elements on whether divorce proceedings should be heard in Chinese courts or in Hong Kong courts
As more U.S. and Chinese companies enter into business relationships, contractual arbitration provisions are becoming more important. Susan Leader, Brett Manisco, and Kristen Chin of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld consider the differences between US and Chinese litigation in court and private arbitration.
