Court: Court of First Instance (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong court finds US arbitrator failed to give reasons on key issues
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has refused to enforce an ICDR award in an education franchise dispute on the basis that the arbitrator failed to give reasons for her conclusions about key issues.
23 May 2024
Hong Kong court blocks mainland award over arbitrator’s lack of focus
A Hong Kong court has refused to enforce a mainland Chinese arbitration award because of the conduct of an arbitrator who took part in a hearing remotely while “wandering around” in public places and adjusting his seatbelt in the front seat of a car.
16 October 2023
Hong Kong court maintains anti-suit injunction against Gazprom venture
A Hong Kong court has upheld an injunction restraining a Gazprom joint venture from pursuing Russian litigation while an HKIAC arbitration is pending, rejecting allegations the sanctioned entity cannot be guaranteed a fair trial at the arbitral institution.
09 October 2023
Hong Kong court upholds arbitrator immunity
A Hong Kong court has refused a request that an arbitrator in mainland China be compelled to give evidence in an enforcement proceeding, saying arbitrators should have the “same immunity available to judges”.
14 August 2023