Past Events

Confidentiality & Privilege in Arbitration and Mediation

One of the key reasons for the success of arbitration and mediation is privacy and confidentiality...Read more

Patrick Pearsall in conversation with David W. Rivkin and Sarah Grimmer

According to the Queen Mary University of London and White & Case International Arbitration Survey, HKIAC is the third most preferred arbitral institution and Hong Kong is the third most preferred seat in the world. Read more

Arbitration of Intellectual Property Disputes

This hybrid seminar is jointly hosted by HKIAC and CIArb (EAB) YMG on 24 June at 13:00 in HKIAC and via Zoom.
 
The amendments to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance came into effect on 1 January 2018, clarifying that all intellectual property disputes (whether within or outside Hong Kong) can be resolved through arbitration. It also confirmed that parties can make use of the awards enforcement mechanism under the New York Convention and HK-PRC Interim Measure arrangement. Join our experts as they share their experience on handling IP related dispute resolution, and discuss some key concerns about IP arbitrations. Read more

Tribunal Secretary Training Programme - Asia Edition

This event is at its full capacity. Thank you for your interest in registering for Tribunal Secretary Training Programme.Read more

WE GROW Mentorship and Coaching Programme

Women in Arbitration ("WIA") is pleased to announce the launch of the "WE GROW WIA Mentorship and Coaching Programme" ("Programme"). We are inviting applications from practitioners.Read more

Ask the experts: Cybersecurity and domain name misuse

The pandemic has led to an increase demand for online services. Many companies have substantially developed the e-commerce aspect of their business. This has resulted in an increase in online fraud as businesses rely on their domain names to provide a safe destination for their customers and clients.Read more

HKIAC Chinese Arbitration Insights Webinar Series

The HKIAC Chinese Arbitration Insights webinar series covers key developments relevant to users of arbitration where there is a Mainland Chinese element...Read more

HKIAC The Virtual Brown Bag Series - Let's Talk Arbitration

HKIAC has launched a new virtual roundtable discussion series - The Virtual Brown Bag Series - Let's Talk Arbitration. The events have been hosted for key practitioners and users in the Philippines, India, Russia, Japan, Korea, and Latin America to date.

The purpose of this Brown Bag Series is to engage with leading practitioners, users and industry experts about their experience and expertise in cross -border disputes and current topics of interest specific to their region.

HKIAC looks forward to engaging more members of the business and arbitration community around the globe.

If you are interested to participate, please contact us via events@hkiac.org.Read more

Role of Experts and How to Manage Expert Witnesses

Expert evidence is frequently used in disputes when an independent third-party assessment of a specialist professional area is relevant to the outcome of a dispute.Read more

HKIAC Webinar Series: 24 March

Interpretation and understanding of Liquidated Damages, Guarantees, and Bond Calling
(Korean language)

Recent developments in Asia - Spain - LatAm dispute resolution

Join this webinar organised by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Madrid International Arbitration Center (MIAC) to get updated on recent developments in dispute resolution involving Asian, Spainish and Latin American commercial parties. This webinar will feature the following key developments：

• Trends in international commerce and arbitration between Asia, Spain and Latin America based parties
• Interim measures and enforcement involving PRC parties
• Recent Spanish constitutional court rulings regarding the limits of public order
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Capture the latest Greater Bay Area opportunities with Hong Kong as your arbitration hub

Key Discussion Points:

• Seizing opportunities and navigating risk in the Greater Bay Area
• Hong Kong's unique advantages as an arbitration hub
• Stories of ASEAN companies leveraging Hong Kong's arbitration platform
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The Two E’s: The Efficiency and Effectiveness of International Arbitration with HKIAC

We invite you to a webinar on “The Two E’s: The Efficiency and Effectiveness of International Arbitration with HKIAC”, where arbitration specialists will share techniques and practical tips to consider at key stages of international arbitration.Read more

Green Protocols Asia-Pacific Workshop

The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations is an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of international arbitrations. A dedicated Working Group began work on a set of protocols in mid-2020 and considered all aspects of international arbitration. In doing so they identified a number of areas where each stakeholder could significantly improve behaviours to reduce their environmental footprint.

Six Protocols and a Framework have been drafted addressing the various activities carried out by the arbitration community. A series of workshops will be conducted to gather stakeholder feedback. As a member of the Steering Committee, HKIAC is pleased to host the Asia-Pacific workshop...Read more

Halliburton: problem solved – or problems created?

Together with 4 Pump Court, we are pleased to invite you to join our panel of experts as we look at the background to the Supreme Court judgement in Halliburton v Chubb and the implications and issues arising from the decision...Read more

HKIAC WEBINAR SERIES: 9 NOVEMBER

HKIAC洞察 - 提起域名投诉之第三要素：“恶意”行为
(Chinese language)

The Virtual Kaplan Lecture 2020: Omnipotence Fantasies

You are cordially invited to attend the annual Kaplan Lecture, delivered by Jan Paulsson.

Registration: 5:30PM - 6:00PM
Lecture: 6:00PM - 7:15PM

CPD points pending approval.Read more

IAM-HKMC MEDIATION SYMPOSIUM (27-30 OCTOBER 2020)

"International Commercial Mediation in Asia: The Essentials for the Way Forward"

Leading legal professionals, mediators, scholars from all over the world will take part in six thematic Webinars (via Zoom) on cutting-edge issues.Read more

HKIAC WEBINAR SERIES: 26 OCTOBER

HKIAC洞察 - 提起域名投诉之第二要素：域名持有人的“权利或合法利益”
(Chinese language)

2020 Hong Kong Arbitration Week

Coming to its 9th year, the Hong Kong Arbitration Week has taken its place in the global calendar of "Must Attend Events" for arbitration practitioners in Asia and worldwide. 

2020 HK Arb Week Programme will include...Read more