Dispute Resolution

• Enforcing arbitral awards: a guide

  Using property preservation measures, understanding court attitudes and pursuing mediation can help when enforcing arbitral awards in China, according to a panel of dispute resolution lawyers who spoke in Hong Kong this week

  October 17, 2014

• Five ways to get your order enforced

  Getting a decision in your favour is only part of the battle in China. Enforcement is often delayed or blocked completely, with businesses having to settle for reduced sums. Here are five tips to make sure you can get your money

  September 26, 2014

• Five ways to get your order enforced

  Getting a decision in your favour is only part of the battle in China. Enforcement is often delayed or blocked completely, with businesses having to settle for reduced sums. Here are five tips to make sure you can get your money

  September 26, 2014

• Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Decision on the Establishment of Intellectual Property Courts in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou

  全国人民代表大会常务委员会关于在北京、上海、广州设立知识产权法院的决定

  China sets up intellectual property courts.

  September 12, 2014

• Opinion: Time for the courts to go green

  The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang

  September 09, 2014

• Opinion: Time for the courts to go green

  The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang

  September 09, 2014

• Picking the right arbitration institution in China

  Two years after the CIETAC split, unresolved issues such as inconsistent court rulings and confusion over enforcement still remain. Parties are advised to clearly specify the desired institution in their arbitration clauses

  September 09, 2014

• Picking the right arbitration institution in China

  Two years after the CIETAC split, unresolved issues such as inconsistent court rulings and confusion over enforcement still remain. Parties are advised to clearly specify the desired institution in their arbitration clauses

  September 09, 2014

• Why China's judicial reform has a long way to go

  The Chinese judiciary's road to reform is beset with challenges such as lack of clarity in procedural rules, inconsistency among courts and blurred roles of judges, local governments and even the Supreme People's Court

  September 08, 2014

• China question: How do I draft an arbitration clause?

  Many recommend including an arbitration clause in commercial contracts with Chinese companies, given the challenges foreign companies face in the PRC courts. What must I include in the clause to ensure my company is protected from potential disputes? What is the model arbitration clause?

  September 08, 2014