DISPUTE
DIGEST
New ‘med-arb’ expedited rules to mediate dispute resolution
BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution
First court-enforced arbitral tribunal interim measure
In a BAC/BIAC tech dispute case, the tribunal granted an interim measure based on the claimant’s application
Use of electronic service in commercial arbitration
Electronic service overcomes geographic limits of traditional notice, ensuring effective notification and improved efficiency
Arbitrating disputes involving dissolution of a partnership
Dissolution of a partnership is one way a partner can withdraw from a partnership
New framework clarifies disputes over arbitration language
Party autonomy in arbitration includes choosing the language, governing the process from filing to the final award
Liability for damages in pet air transportation
As demand for pet air transportation rises with societal and economic development, related disputes are increasing
When and why to initiate partial award in commercial arbitration
A partial award is a type of arbitration decision issued by the tribunal on specific issues before the final award
Arbitrator disclosure with a limitation period
An arbitration is only as good as the arbitrator
Advantages of arbitration in aviation dispute resolution
The BAC has accepted many disputes involving international aviation treaties
Calculating breach of contract damages in arbitration
In this article, we summarise the analytical process for disputes with respect to liability for breach of contract and damages on lost profits
Essential roles of arbitration case managers
Procedural justice holds significant value in arbitration and case managers
Domestic institutions applying UNCITRAL rules in China
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, adopted in 1976 by the UN General Assembly, are widely accepted and serve as standard rules in global commercial contracts
White collars, dark intentions
Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence
Korean firms D&A and LIN formally sign merger agreement
South Korean law firms D&A (formerly DR & AJU) and LIN sign MoU on proposed merger on 29 April 2026
Dorsey hires corporate of counsel Carlton Ng in HK office
Dorsey hires Carlton Ng as of counsel at its Hong Kong office, strengthening its capabilities in capital markets and corporate compliance
Firms steer hybrid computing provider Xizhi Tech’s HKD2.5bn IPO
Optical-electronic hybrid computing provider Xizhi Technology lists on the HKEX on 28 April, raising HKD2.53 billion (USD323 million)
