Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) - World Arbitration Reporter (WAR) - 2nd Edition
Friven Yeoh is a Partner of the Hong Kong office of Sidley Austin and a member of the International Arbitration group. Friven has extensive experience in the resolution of complex disputes and has represented clients in international arbitrations in Asia, Europe and the US conducted under various institutional and ad hoc arbitration rules including those of the ICSID, HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, CIETAC, SCC, JCAA, UNCITRAL and CAS. He also serves as arbitrator in various international arbitrations. Friven writes and speaks frequently on topics relating to international arbitration and dispute resolution in Asia, and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Journal of International Arbitration.
Desmond Ang is a Counsel of the Hong Kong office of Sidley Austin and a member of the International Arbitration group. Desmond focuses on international commercial and treaty arbitration, with an emphasis on high-stakes disputes involving business relationships and investments with companies in China, Japan and South Korea. Desmond has represented clients in proceedings conducted under the ICSID, ICC, HKIAC, CIETAC, SIAC, JCAA and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. He also has experience in litigation ancillary to international arbitrations, including enforcement and Mareva proceedings before the Singapore High Court. Desmond received his LL.B. (Dean's List) from the National University of Singapore and is admitted in Singapore, England and Wales, and Hong Kong.
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I. BASIC INFORMATION
A. History and Background of the Institution
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) is a leading international arbitration institution and a major centre for dispute resolution in the Greater China region. The HKIAC was established in 1985 with the aim of promoting arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution in Hong Kong. Initially, the HKIAC was funded by the Hong Kong business community and the Hong Kong Government. Today, however, the HKIAC maintains its own financial budget and funds and is completely independent of both government and private business.
The governing authority of the HKIAC is the HKIAC Council which comprises of a Chairperson, two Vice Chairpersons and a number of Council Members. These individuals include some of the leading figures in the Hong Kong and international business and professional communities.
Generally, the day-to-day operations of the HKIAC are headed by the Secretary-General and the secretarial staff, who collectively handle the administration of arbitration, mediation, adjudication and domain name disputes.
In 2014, the HKIAC revised its organisational structure, establishing an Executive Committee to serve as the principal body directing the activities of the HKIAC in accordance with the policies approved by the HKIAC Council. Three standing committees operate under the auspices of the Executive Committee, being the Arbitration Proceedings Committee, Appointments Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee. These three committees deal with matters concerning the business operations of the HKIAC.
The International Advisory Board, which also plays an important role within the HKIAC, comprises leading figures in the Hong Kong business community and in international arbitration, who will be consulted from time to time on matters relating to the HKIAC’s policies and its future development.
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (HKIAC) - TABLE OF CONTENTS from World Arbitration Reporter (WAR) - 2nd Edition
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (HKIAC)
I. BASIC INFORMATION
A. History and Background of the Institution
B. Model Clause
C. Arbitrators
D. Costs, Fees and Other Service Charges
II. ARBITRAL PROCEDURE BEFORE THE HIKIAC
A. Commencement of Proceedings
B. Confidentiality and Publication of Awards
C. Legal Seat and Language of Arbitration
D. Applicable Law
E. Interim Measures
F. Hearing
G. Tribunal-Appointed Experts
H. Awards
I. Expedited Procedure
III. APPENDIX
A. The Rules of the HKIAC
B. Institution Contact Details
C. Bibliography