The rule of law and judicial independence have been the foundation for Hong Kong’s success as one of the leading seats of arbitration in the world. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014, Hong Kong was ranked the fourth of 148 jurisdictions worldwide and the first in Asia for judicial independence. HKIAC is privileged to have Lord Hoffmann share his views on the interplay between the rule of law, judicial independence and arbitration in Hong Kong.
Jointly organised by the Government of the HKSAR, HKTDC and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 4th Edition of Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum (BIP Asia) is returning on 4-5 December 2014 with the exciting theme: “Intellectual Property: Powering Business Expansion”.
As 2014 comes to a close, HKIAC and LCIA invite you to look back upon the year and review important developments in the arbitration community which are sure to impact our practice in 2015. Further, we invite some of Korea's top arbitration mentors to dispense valuable advice to young arbitration practitioners on how to advance one's career in the increasingly complex and competitive world of international arbitration.
Since the launch of the New gTLD programme by ICANN in 2013, more than 450 New gTLDs have been delegated and introduced to the Internet. How to resolve domain name disputes concerning the rolling out New gTLDs becomes a hot topic in the domain name arena.
The annual AFF brings together some of the most influential members of the global financial and business communities to discuss developments and trends in the dynamic markets of Asia and beyond. The seventh edition held in January 2014 featured more than 100 distinguished speakers and over 2,400 participants from 41 countries and regions.
Join Ms. Stackpool Moore, Managing Counsel of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) as she discusses innovative developments at HKIAC, one of the most well established and long standing institutions in the region, taking a closer look at how HKIAC is evolving to meet the increased demand for arbitration in Asia and best cater for the needs of its users.
Theme: "Changing the business-legal landscape for 'MAKE IN INDIA' to succeed"
Conference Ideation focuses on How Pro Business laws can make invest in India - A Thumping Reality. Defining Business Regulations for economic growth.
Snapshots of discussions and debate are on E- commerce, Manufacturing, Aviation, Infrastructure, Energy, and Challenges for International Companies, Cross Border Practices and M&A.
Recognised for the innovative introduction of its tribunal secretary services and guidelines at the 2014 GAR Awards, HKIAC would like to invite you to join us for an interactive programme answering all your questions on how to know, meet and exceed your arbitrators' expectations when acting as tribunal secretary.
While most of us are now familiar with basic arbitration concepts, this session touches upon more complex issues dealing with issues faced in each arbitration such as evidence, discovery and damages. Calculation of damages remains a potential minefield. This session will touch upon options that are available. Additionally, ad-hoc arbitration is slowly but surely being replaced by institutional arbitration in most large value contracts. We dissect the reasons for this evolution.
