A Guide to the HKIAC Arbitration Rules

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) is a highly sophisticated arbitration institution with a continuously growing annual caseload. This commentary, updated to capture over 1,000 new cases since 2017, is the leading, authoritative guide to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules. It examines each article of the Rules in depth, drawing on the authors' experience administering arbitrations under earlier Rules and highlighting changes introduced by the 2018 Rules. The book offers practical guidance and makes reference to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance and other institutional rules. It also discusses examples of anonymised cases handled at the HKIAC and issues arising from arbitrations involving mainland parties or enforcing arbitration awards in mainland China. Appendices include relevant supporting documents.

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) stands as one of the world's most esteemed arbitration institutions, experiencing a steady rise in its annual caseload. In its second edition, this comprehensive commentary, penned from an insider's perspective, has firmly established itself as the preeminent and authoritative guide to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules. Since its update in 2017, the text has encompassed over 1,000 new cases, providing a comprehensive and timely account of the HKIAC's operations.

The commentary commences with an introduction to the HKIAC, encompassing its history, statistics, and the range of services it offers. It then delves into each article of the Rules in meticulous detail, drawing upon the authors' extensive experience administering arbitrations under previous HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (2008 and 2013). Notably, the 2018 Rules have introduced significant changes, encompassing provisions on online dispute resolution, the utilization of technology for the determination of the arbitral process, the application of alternative dispute resolution techniques, early determination of proceedings, and concurrent proceedings.

The book offers practical guidance, referencing the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance and comparing it with other institutional rules and the UNCITRAL Model Rules to highlight key considerations when drafting arbitral clauses or strategizing arbitration conduct. Drawing upon the authors' previous involvement with the HKIAC and the support of the HKIAC Secretariat and other members of the HKIAC Rules Revision Committee, the book examines anonymized cases handled at the HKIAC, shedding light on various issues arising from arbitrations involving mainland parties or enforcing arbitration awards in mainland China.

In particular, the book delves into HKIAC's extensive experience in handling complex disputes, including cross-border disputes and disputes involving mainland parties. It provides valuable insights into the HKIAC's approach to dispute resolution, its arbitral procedures, and the enforcement of arbitration awards in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Whether you are a legal professional, an arbitration practitioner, or an interested party seeking to understand the intricacies of arbitration, this book is an indispensable resource. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules, providing a deep understanding of the arbitration landscape in Hong Kong and beyond.

Weight: 1194g
Dimension: 250 x 174 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198853169
Edition number: 2 Revised edition