The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Hong Kong

General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: Yes.
• Legal Provisions: Arbitration Ordinance (Ordinance No 75 of 1996. Chap. 341), in force since 27 June 1997, as amended.
• The English version is available on the website of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

Multilateral conventions:

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 1 July 1997); reservations: reciprocity; commercial disputes.
• European Convention: No.
• ICSID Convention: No.
• Energy Charter Treaty: No.

Arbitral institutions:

• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)