As more and more companies choose Hong Kong as the venue to arbitrate international commercial disputes, the third edition of this popular handbook will prove to be the indispensable source for detailed information and expert guidance. The book provides a straightforward presentation of the law and practice of arbitration in Hong Kong, and this updated edition adds a new chapter on investor-state arbitration.

The book provides users with a clear and concise introduction to Hong Kong arbitration law as well as model arbitration clauses for drafting purposes, an in-depth discussion of arbitration procedure and enforcement, and an explanation of the mechanisms for reciprocal enforcement of arbitral awards between the Mainland and the Hong Kong SAR. The book is bilingual throughout, with English and Chinese on facing pages.

Hong Kong Arbitration: A User's Guide (3rd Edition) is the only book that offers this valuable material in such an easily accessible format. It will be of inestimable value to corporate counsel, international lawyers and arbitrators and business people, as well as to students of dispute resolution.

Key Benefits

• Bilingual format makes the topic an accessible read for both Chinese and English readers alike
• Know at the tips of your fingers essential information on costs and fees, opting in and opting out provisions, reciprocal enforcement of HK and Mainland awards etc 
• Answers every question with business-friendly practical analysis in CCH’s well-known easy-to-use format

This guide offers:

• model arbitration clauses for drafting purposes, 
• in-depth discussion of arbitration procedure and enforcement, 
• bilingual throughout, with English and Chinese on facing pages, 
• written by authoritative subject experts (see Authors’ profile), and
• 100 frequently asked questions and answers to HK Arbitration.