2025 marked a historically significant year for arbitration in China. More than three decades after the entry into force of the Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Chinese…
Ad hoc arbitration, long excluded from China’s framework, was barred by the 1995 Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC Arbitration Law”) requiring designation of an arbitration…
This article undertakes an in-depth comparison of the two most significant recent legislative developments in China and the United Kingdom: the sweeping 2025 revision of the Chinese Arbitration Law…
Arbitration in Mainland China offers many of the same advantages as arbitration in other jurisdictions, with lower costs and faster resolution. Still, foreign parties rarely choose arbitration in…
This past year brought significant developments in international arbitration across East and Central Asia, shaping the region’s dispute resolution landscape. China’s latest draft amendment to its…
In an era increasingly defined by unilateral economic sanctions, international arbitration faces a new set of challenges. Sanctions are not only imposed on the parties but can also implicate…
On November 8, 2024, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress released for public comment the draft amendment to the PRC Arbitration Law (“2024 Draft”) after its first review…
On October 1st, over 40 attendees—including senior lawyers, arbitrators, and law students—gathered at Debevoise & Plimpton’s New York offices for a groundbreaking ITA Americas Initiative event…
On the third day of Hong Kong Arbitration Week, the ADR in Asia Conference took place, featuring a morning panel on China’s Inbound and Outbound Investment: Impact on Disputes. Panelists provided…
This February, Ms. Joanne Lau assumed the position of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) Secretary-General, succeeding Dr. Mariel Dimsey. Prior to this, Joanne spent more than a…
