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London and Singapore have been ranked as the two most preferred arbitration seats in the world.[1] Illustrating the fierce competition between them, both the United Kingdom and the Singapore governments have looked to reform and modernise their arbitration legislation.

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New Year, New SIAC Rules – the SIAC Rules 2025 offer faster dispute resolution for small disputes and enhancements to the powers of Emergency Arbitrators, Tribunals and SIAC

3 January 2025

By Amanda Lees, Victoria Jones

The 7th edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC Rules 2025) are a comprehensive rewrite and restructure of the previous 6th edition of the SIAC Rules dated 1 April 2016 (SIAC Rules 2016) making the rules more logical and coherent.

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Hong Kong Security of Payment Ordinance – In Action

27 December 2024

By Paul Starr, Donovan Ferguson, Lucinda McPhee, Lucas Tan, Godfrey Yuen, Jessie Wong, Sian Knight

The final stage for implementation of security of payment (SOP) legislation in Hong Kong is now underway.

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Legal Challenges to Adequacy of Reasons in an Arbitral Award: Hong Kong and Singaporean Case Studies

2 August 2024

By Paul Starr, Amanda Lees, Jesse Tizard, Clémence Bernard, Olivia Jones

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Latest China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Centre (“CIETAC Hong Kong”) Statistics

1 August 2024

By Paul Starr, Felicity Ng, Sian Knight

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Compatibility Matters – Hong Kong Court’s Approach to Single Arbitration under Multiple Contracts

3 June 2024

By Paul Starr, Jesse Tizard, Jonnie Huang, Sian Knight

The first Hong Kong court decision to provide express guidance on Article 29 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (2018)

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AIming high: First impressions of a ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) co-arbitrator from the human observer

25 April 2024

By Sian Knight, Jesse Tizard, Olivia Jones

Ciarb Brazil's fascinating demonstration Vis East Moot round as human teams pleaded the 20th Vis East Moot Problem before ChatGPT co-arbitrators.

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Hong Kong maintains a leading position in international arbitration with unique strength in resolving PRC-related disputes in the HKIAC 2023 Statistics

23 April 2024

By Paul Starr, Jesse Tizard, Michelle Chen, Jessie Wong

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (the "HKIAC") recently released its 2023 case statistics. The data demonstrates Hong Kong's continued prominence as a centre for international arbitration while also featuring as a unique forum for resolving PRC-related disputes.

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Carbon trading risks are emerging – international arbitration can help

22 September 2023

By Edwina Kwan, Sati Nagra, Annie Zou

Carbon markets activity is increasing the risks of disputes, as new and untested issues emerge. International arbitration is an advantageous forum to resolve these disputes – and businesses should think about it now, before clashes arise.

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Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal confirms compliance with pre-conditions to arbitration is a matter for tribunals, not courts (C v D)

11 July 2023

By Suraj Sajnani, Jesse Tizard

Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal confirms compliance with pre-conditions for arbitration is a matter for tribunals not courts

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