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Robert Rhodes KC will address the Hong Kong Department of Justice on Wednesday 19th March, and the Hong Kong Mediation Centre on Friday 21st March 2025 on the topic of Mediation. The Department of Justice is the department responsible for legal policy, the administration of justice, drafting legislation, and providing legal advice to the government in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Mediation Centre (HKMC), established in 1999, is the first professional mediation organisation recognised as a charitable institution in Hong Kong. It has more than 1,000 members from various professional sectors and plays a leading role in the mediation industry. Robert Rhodes KC will be addressing both the audiences on: The advantages of Mediation in Disputes arising from International Commercial…
News 17 Mar, 2025
Hong Kong continues to compete and innovate in the world of international arbitration. This is reflected in the legislative framework, key reforms, and the practice of the leading institutions in Hong Kong. This short article introduces Hong Kong as a seat of arbitration and provides an update on recent reform and innovation. Authors David Holloway and Damien McDonald conclude this article with an observation on practice in Hong Kong and how it supports the development of Hong Kong as a leading arbitration seat. Arbitration Framework – supporting commercial arbitration Hong Kong’s international focus The arbitration law in Hong Kong was based on English arbitration law until 1989 when the Arbitration Ordinance was amended to adopt the UNCITRAL Model Law on…
Legal Blogs 8 Apr, 2022
