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1 Introduction to Arbitration in Hong Kong |
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1 | (12) |
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A Hong Kong---Asia's World City' |
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2 | (27) |
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7 | (2) |
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2 Strong industry expertise |
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3 Developed legal framework |
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13 | (3) |
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16 | (2) |
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5 Free choice of arbitral procedures, legal representation, and arbitrators |
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18 | (3) |
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6 Access to interim measures from the mainland Chinese courts |
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21 | (7) |
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7 Worldwide enforceability of Hong Kong awards |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (4) |
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C The Hong Kong Arbitration Community |
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33 | (6) |
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D Investor-State Disputes |
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39 | (5) |
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1 Insights on China-related disputes |
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2 The Legal Arbitration Framework |
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13 | (16) |
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A The Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance |
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1 | (21) |
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1 Historical development of Hong Kong arbitration law |
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1 | (16) |
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2 Structure and scope of the Arbitration Ordinance |
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17 | (4) |
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3 Key features of the Arbitration Ordinance |
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21 | (1) |
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B Arbitration-Related Court System |
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22 | (5) |
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C Judicial Support of Arbitration |
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27 | (5) |
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D Interim Measures in Hong Kong Arbitrations |
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32 | (6) |
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E Enforcement of Hong Kong Arbitral Awards |
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38 | (5) |
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F Sovereign and Crown Immunity in Hong Kong |
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29 | (30) |
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4 | (7) |
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B Organizational Structure |
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1 HKIAC management bodies |
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(a) Finance and Administration Committee |
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(b) Appointments Committee |
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(c) Proceedings Committee |
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21 | (14) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (4) |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (2) |
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35 | (4) |
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1 Administering arbitrations under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules |
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36 | (3) |
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39 | (3) |
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(b) Twin-track fee regime and standard terms of appointment |
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42 | (2) |
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(c) HKIACs prima facie power to proceed |
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44 | (2) |
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(d) Multiple-party and multiple-contract arbitrations |
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46 | (1) |
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(e) Emergency arbitrator procedure |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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(g) Early determination procedure |
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49 | (2) |
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(h) Disclosure, costs, and confidentiality of third party funding |
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51 | (1) |
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(i) Use of alternative means of dispute resolution |
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52 | (1) |
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(j) Time of delivering arbitral awards |
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53 | (1) |
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(k) No formal scrutiny process |
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54 | (26) |
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2 Administering arbitrations under other rules issued by HKIAC |
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55 | (2) |
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3 Administering arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules |
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57 | (5) |
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4 Processing applications under the Interim Measures Arrangement |
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62 | (2) |
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5 Administering disputes as a permanent arbitral institution in Russia |
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64 | (3) |
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6 Providing administrative services in investor-State arbitrations |
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67 | (5) |
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7 Acting as appointing authority in ad hoc arbitrations seated in Hong Kong |
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72 | (6) |
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78 | (2) |
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80 | (11) |
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91 | (3) |
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F Domain Name Disputes at HKIAC |
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94 | (5) |
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1 Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) |
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(a) Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) |
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99 | (2) |
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(b) Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) |
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101 | (2) |
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(c) Trademark Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark-PDDRP) |
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103 | (1) |
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(d) Registrar Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (4) |
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(f) Internet keywords and wireless keywords |
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109 | (1) |
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G Other Services at HKIAC |
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110 | (16) |
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110 | (6) |
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2 Tribunal secretary service and training |
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116 | (6) |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (1) |
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5 Secretariat support service |
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125 | (1) |
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4 Model Arbitration Clauses |
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59 | (16) |
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A The Purpose of a Model Clause |
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2 | (4) |
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6 | (10) |
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1 Model clause providing for arbitration under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules |
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7 | (2) |
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2 Model clause providing for arbitration administered by HKIAC under the UNCITRAL Rules |
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9 | (1) |
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3 Model clause providing for adhoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules |
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10 | (1) |
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4 Model clause providing for arbitration under the HKIAC Domestic Arbitration Rules |
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11 | (5) |
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C Key Elements of the HKIAC Model Clause |
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16 | (36) |
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17 | (2) |
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2 Scope of disputes covered |
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19 | (3) |
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3 Selection of a seat of arbitration (or place of arbitration) |
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22 | (6) |
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4 Designation of an arbitral institution and its rules |
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28 | (10) |
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38 | (3) |
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6 Language of the arbitration |
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41 | (3) |
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7 Law governing the arbitration agreement |
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44 | (8) |
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52 | (23) |
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1 Mandatory requirements under applicable laws |
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52 | (3) |
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55 | (2) |
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3 Procedural considerations |
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57 | (18) |
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5 General Provisions (Articles 1-3) |
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75 | (18) |
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A Article 1---Scope of Application |
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2 | (1) |
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1 Article 1.1: Arbitration agreements to which the Rules apply |
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2 | (1) |
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2 | (2) |
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4 | (20) |
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2 Article 1.2: Administration by HKIAC |
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12 | (4) |
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3 Article 1.3: Arbitration agreements to which the Rules do not apply |
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16 | (3) |
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4 Articles 1.4 and 1.5: Commencement of the Rules and grandfathering provisions |
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19 | (5) |
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B Article 2---Interpretation of Rules |
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24 | (2) |
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1 Article 2.1: Power to interpret the HKIAC Rules (2018) |
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24 | (2) |
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2 Article 2.2: Reasons and finality of HKIAC's decisions |
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26 | (1) |
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26 | (1) |
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27 | (9) |
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3 Article 2.3: Designation of HKIAC |
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31 | (3) |
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4 Article 2.4: Definition of HKIAC |
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34 | (1) |
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5 Articles 2.5--2.16: Definitions of Other Key Terms |
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35 | (1) |
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(a) `Claimant', `Respondent', `party', `additional party', `arbitral tribunal', `witness', `claim', `counterclaim', `arbitration agreement', and `language' |
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36 | (2) |
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38 | (2) |
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(c) `Seat' of arbitration |
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40 | (2) |
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(d) `Written communications' and `communication' |
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42 | (6) |
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6 Article 2.17: Schedules |
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43 | (2) |
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7 Article 2.18: Practice notes and guidelines |
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45 | (2) |
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8 Article 2.19: Prevailing language of the Rules |
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47 | (1) |
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C Article 3---Written Communications and Calculation of Time Limits |
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48 | (24) |
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1 Article 3.1: Receipt of written communications |
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51 | (12) |
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2 Article 3.2: Attempted communication |
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63 | (5) |
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3 Article 3.3: Date of receipt |
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68 | (2) |
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4 Article 3.4: Communications to multiple recipients |
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70 | (2) |
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5 Articles 3.5 and 3.6: Time limits |
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72 | (1) |
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(a) Calculation of time limits |
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72 | (3) |
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(b) Amendment of time limits |
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75 | (18) |
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6 Commencement of the Arbitration (Articles 4 and 5, Schedule 1) |
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93 | (30) |
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A Article 4---Notice of Arbitration |
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3 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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(a) Delivery of the Notice of Arbitration |
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4 | (4) |
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(b) Processing the Notice of Arbitration |
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8 | (17) |
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10 | (11) |
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21 | (4) |
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(a) A request for arbitration |
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25 | (3) |
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(b) Contact details of the parties and their representatives |
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28 | (6) |
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(c) The arbitration agreement(s) invoked |
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34 | (4) |
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(d) A copy of the contract(s) or other legal instrument(s) out of or in relation to which the dispute arises, or reference thereto |
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38 | (4) |
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(e) A description of the general nature of the claim and an indication of the amount involved, if any |
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42 | (3) |
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(f) The relief or remedy sought |
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45 | (3) |
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(g) A proposal as to the number of arbitrators |
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48 | (4) |
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(h) The claimant's proposal and comments regarding the designation of an arbitrator |
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52 | (7) |
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(i) The existence of any funding agreement and the identity of any third party hinder |
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59 | (4) |
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(j) Confirmation of delivery |
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63 | (23) |
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65 | (6) |
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71 | (2) |
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73 | (5) |
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78 | (5) |
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83 | (3) |
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B Article 5---Answer to the Notice of Arbitration |
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86 | (2) |
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88 | (1) |
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(a) Time limit for submitting the Answer |
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88 | (2) |
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90 | (3) |
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(c) Contact information of the respondent and its representatives |
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93 | (2) |
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(d) Any plea that an arbitral tribunal constituted under these Rules lacks jurisdiction |
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95 | (2) |
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(e) The respondent's comments on the nature of the claim and the amount in dispute |
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97 | (2) |
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(f) The respondent's answer to the claimant's relief or remedy |
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99 | (1) |
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(g) The respondent's proposal as to the number of arbitrators |
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100 | (3) |
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(h) The respondent's proposal and comments regarding the designation of an arbitrator |
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103 | (4) |
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(i) The existence of any funding agreements and the identity of any third party hinder |
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107 | (1) |
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(j) Confirmation of delivery |
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108 | (12) |
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110 | (2) |
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112 | (3) |
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115 | (5) |
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C Schedule 1---Registration and Administrative Fees |
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120 | (3) |
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1 Schedule 1---paragraph 1.1 |
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121 | (3) |
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2 Schedule 1---paragraph 1.2 |
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124 | (1) |
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3 Schedule 1---paragraph 1.3 |
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125 | (2) |
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4 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.1 |
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127 | (4) |
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5 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.2 |
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131 | (1) |
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6 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.3 |
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132 | (2) |
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7 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.4 |
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134 | (2) |
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8 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.5 |
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136 | (4) |
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9 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.6 |
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140 | (1) |
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10 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.7 |
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141 | (1) |
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11 Schedule 1---paragraph 2.8 |
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7 Arbitral Tribunal (Articles 6--12, Schedules 2 and 3) |
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123 | (54) |
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A Article 6---Number of Arbitrators |
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4 | (4) |
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8 | (1) |
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(a) The parties' agreement on the number of arbitrators |
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8 | (7) |
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(b) Determination of the number of arbitrators by HKIAC |
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15 | (7) |
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20 | (2) |
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B Article 7---Appointment of a Sole Arbitrator |
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22 | (9) |
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26 | (3) |
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29 | (2) |
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(a) Procedure for the appointment of a sole arbitrator by HKIAC |
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31 | (1) |
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(b) Considerations for appointing a sole arbitrator |
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32 | (3) |
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(c) Diversity in arbitrator appointments |
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35 | (3) |
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37 | (1) |
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C Article 8---Appointment of Three Arbitrators |
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38 | (5) |
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42 | (1) |
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(a) Appointment of co-arbitrators |
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43 | (6) |
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(b) Appointment of the third and presiding arbitrator |
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49 | (7) |
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54 | (2) |
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(a) Regular appointment procedure |
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56 | (2) |
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(b) HKIAC's power to appoint all arbitrators |
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58 | (17) |
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73 | (2) |
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D Article 9---Confirmation of the Arbitral Tribunal |
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75 | (16) |
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78 | (10) |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (2) |
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E Article 10, Schedules 2 and 3---Fees and Expenses of the Arbitral Tribunal |
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91 | (65) |
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95 | (6) |
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101 | (4) |
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105 | (4) |
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109 | (5) |
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114 | (4) |
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6 Schedules 2 and 3---section 2 |
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118 | (6) |
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124 | (3) |
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127 | (2) |
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9 Schedules 2 and 3---section 4 |
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129 | (1) |
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10 Schedules 2 and 3---section 5 |
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130 | (2) |
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11 Schedule 2---section 6 |
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132 | (2) |
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12 Schedule 3---section 6 |
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134 | (8) |
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13 Schedules 2 and 3---section 7 |
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142 | (2) |
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14 Schedules 2 and 3---section 8 |
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144 | (2) |
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15 Schedule 2---section 9 |
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146 | (6) |
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16 Schedule 2---section 10 |
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152 | (4) |
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F Article 11---Qualifications and Challenge of the Arbitral Tribunal |
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156 | (4) |
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160 | (1) |
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(a) Duty of impartiality and independence |
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160 | (3) |
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(b) Ongoing duty throughout the arbitration |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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(a) The nationality requirement |
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164 | (3) |
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(b) Determination of nationality |
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167 | (4) |
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168 | (2) |
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170 | (1) |
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(a) Content of the Declaration |
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171 | (7) |
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178 | (4) |
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(c) Ongoing duty to disclose |
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182 | (12) |
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185 | (7) |
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192 | (2) |
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(a) Justifiable doubts as to an arbitrator's impartiality or independence |
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194 | (4) |
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(b) Lack of qualifications agreed by the parties |
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198 | (2) |
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(c) Dejure or defacto unable to perform functions or failure to act without undue delay |
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200 | (13) |
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203 | (7) |
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210 | (3) |
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213 | (1) |
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(a) Determination of the challenge by HKIAC |
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213 | (6) |
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(b) Finality of HKIAC decision on challenge under Hong Kong law |
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219 | (2) |
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(c) Status of proceedings while challenge pending |
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221 | (5) |
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224 | (2) |
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G Article 12---Replacement of an Arbitrator |
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227 | (3) |
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230 | (3) |
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8 Emergency Relief and Interim Measures of Protection (Articles 23 and 24, Schedule 4) |
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177 | (34) |
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A Article 23.1 and Schedule 4---Emergency Relief from an Emergency Arbitrator |
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7 | (3) |
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1 Article 23.1---application for emergency relief |
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10 | (1) |
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(a) The need for emergency relief |
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10 | (4) |
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(b) Definition of emergency relief |
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14 | (2) |
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(c) Factors to be considered by an emergency arbitrator when granting emergency relief |
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16 | (3) |
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(d) Types of emergency relief that can be granted by an emergency arbitrator |
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19 | (6) |
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2 Schedule 4---paragraph 1 |
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21 | (4) |
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3 Schedule 4---paragraphs 2--3 |
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25 | (1) |
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(a) Service of an application for emergency relief |
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25 | (2) |
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(b) Components of an application for emergency relief |
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27 | (51) |
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4 Schedule 4---paragraph 4 |
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29 | (5) |
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5 Schedule 4---paragraph 5 |
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34 | (4) |
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6 Schedule 4---paragraph 6 |
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38 | (1) |
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7 Schedule 4---paragraph 7 |
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39 | (6) |
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8 Schedule 4---paragraph 8 |
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45 | (3) |
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9 Schedule 4---paragraph 9 |
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48 | (1) |
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10 Schedule 4---paragraph 10 |
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49 | (5) |
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11 Schedule 4---paragraph 11 |
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54 | (1) |
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12 Schedule 4---paragraphs 12 and 13 |
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55 | (3) |
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13 Schedule 4---paragraph 14 |
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58 | (4) |
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14 Schedule 4---paragraph 15 |
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62 | (6) |
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15 Schedule 4---paragraph 16 |
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68 | (3) |
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16 Schedule 4---paragraph 17 |
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71 | (1) |
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17 Schedule 4---paragraphs 18 and 19 |
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72 | (2) |
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18 Schedule 4---paragraph 20 |
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74 | (2) |
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19 Schedule 4---paragraph 21 |
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76 | (1) |
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20 Schedule 4---paragraph 22 |
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77 | (1) |
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B Articles 23.2--23.8---Interim Relief from an Arbitral Tribunal |
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78 | (5) |
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1 Article 23.2---tribunal may order interim measures |
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81 | (2) |
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2 Article 23.3---types of interim measures |
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83 | (1) |
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(a) Definition of interim measures |
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83 | (1) |
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(b) Types and forms of interim measures |
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84 | (5) |
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(c) Other provisional measures available from arbitral tribunals under Hong Kong law |
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89 | (16) |
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3 Article 23.4---factors to consider before ordering interim measures |
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93 | (5) |
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4 Article 23.5---modification, suspension, or termination of interim measures |
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98 | (2) |
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5 Article 23.6---security in connection with an interim measure |
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100 | (2) |
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6 Article 23.7---material change in circumstances |
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102 | (1) |
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7 Article 23.8---liability for costs and damages |
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103 | (2) |
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C Article 23.9---Interim Relief from a Competent Authority |
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105 | (1) |
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1 Article 23.9---request for interim measures by a court |
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105 | (1) |
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(a) Advantages and disadvantages of seeking interim relief from courts and arbitral tribunals |
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106 | (2) |
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(b) Statutory power of the Hong Kong courts to issue interim relief |
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108 | (11) |
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D Article 24---Security for Costs |
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119 | (92) |
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1 Article 24---order for security for costs |
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119 | (92) |
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9 Conduct of the Arbitration (Articles 13--22, 25--26, 31--32) |
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211 | (56) |
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A Article 13---General Provisions |
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2 | (1) |
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1 Article 13.1---arbitral tribunal's power to adopt suitable procedures |
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3 | (1) |
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(a) The arbitral tribunal's power to determine the procedures |
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3 | (4) |
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(b) Subject to the HKIAC Rules |
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7 | (1) |
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(c) Avoiding unnecessary delay or expense |
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8 | (2) |
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(d) Having regard to the complexity of the issues, the amount in dispute, and the effective use of technology |
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10 | (4) |
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(e) Ensuring equal treatment of the parties and a reasonable opportunity to present their case |
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14 | (16) |
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2 Article 13.2---provisional timetable |
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23 | (3) |
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3 Article 13.3---communication of documents or information |
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26 | (4) |
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4 Article 13.4---appointment of a tribunal secretary |
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30 | (1) |
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(a) Need for tribunal secretaries |
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30 | (4) |
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(b) Appointment of a tribunal secretary |
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34 | (4) |
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(c) Appointment of an HKIAC Secretariat member as tribunal secretary |
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38 | (5) |
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(d) Impartiality and independence of a tribunal secretary |
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43 | (2) |
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(e) Role of a tribunal secretary |
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45 | (5) |
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(f) Remuneration of a tribunal secretary |
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50 | (7) |
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5 Article 13.5---ensuring the fair and efficient conduct of the arbitration |
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53 | (4) |
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6 Article 13.6---party representation |
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57 | (1) |
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(a) Free choice of legal representation |
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57 | (2) |
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(b) Subject to Article 13.5 |
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59 | (2) |
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(c) Communication of the details of the party representatives |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (8) |
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7 Article 13.7---changes or additions to a party's legal representatives |
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64 | (1) |
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8 Article 13.8--- parties' agreement to pursue other means of settling their dispute |
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65 | (1) |
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9 Article 13.9---matters not expressly provided for in the Rules |
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66 | (2) |
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10 Article 13.10---ensuring that an award is valid |
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68 | (2) |
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B Article 14---Seat and Venue of the Arbitration |
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70 | (1) |
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1 Article 14.1---seat of the arbitration |
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71 | (1) |
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(a) Parties are free to agree on any seat of arbitration |
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71 | (8) |
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(b) Hong Kong as the default seat |
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79 | (4) |
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(c) The arbitral tribunal's discretion to choose another seat |
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83 | (7) |
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2 Article 14.2---venue of hearings and meetings |
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85 | (5) |
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C Article 15---Language of the Arbitration |
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90 | (2) |
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1 Article 15.1 ---communications in English or Chinese prior to determining the language of the arbitration |
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91 | (1) |
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2 Article 15.2---arbitral tribunal's power to determine the language of the arbitration |
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92 | (1) |
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(a) Parties are free to agree on any language of arbitration |
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92 | (2) |
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(b) Languages used by HKIAC |
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94 | (4) |
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(c) The arbitral tribunal must determine the language(s) of the arbitration absent party agreement |
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98 | (7) |
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3 Article 15.3---translation of supporting materials |
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100 | (5) |
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D Article 19---Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal |
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105 | (24) |
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1 Article 19.1 ---arbitral tribunal's power to rule on its own jurisdiction |
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107 | (4) |
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2 Article 19.2---separability of the arbitration agreement |
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111 | (2) |
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3 Article 19.3---plea of lack of jurisdiction |
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113 | (5) |
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4 Article 19.4---jurisdictional questions raised prior to the constitution of the arbitral tribunal |
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118 | (3) |
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5 Article 19.5---HKIAC's decision concerning jurisdictional questions |
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121 | (7) |
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6 Article 19.6---effect of the HKIAC's decision regarding jurisdictional questions |
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128 | (1) |
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E Articles 16-18 and 20-21---Written Submissions |
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129 | (4) |
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1 Article 16.1 ---filing a Statement of Claim |
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133 | (1) |
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(a) Form of the Statement of Claim |
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133 | (2) |
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(b) The time limit for filing the Statement of Claim |
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135 | (2) |
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(c) Delivery of the Statement of Claim |
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137 | (7) |
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2 Article 16.2---contents of the Statement of Claim |
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138 | (2) |
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3 Article 16.3---supporting materials annexed to the Statement of Claim |
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140 | (2) |
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4 Article 16.4---varying the Statement of Claim's requirements |
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142 | (1) |
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5 Article 17.1---filing a Statement of Defence |
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143 | (1) |
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6 Article 17.2---contents of the Statement of Defence |
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144 | (1) |
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(a) Basic contents of the Statement of Defence |
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144 | (2) |
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(b) Objection to the arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction or the proper constitution of the tribunal |
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146 | (19) |
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7 Article 17.3---counterclaims, set-off defences, and cross-claims |
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148 | (1) |
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8 Article 17.4---supporting materials annexed to the Statement of Defence |
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149 | (1) |
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9 Article 17.5---varying the Statement of Defence's requirements |
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150 | (1) |
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10 Article 18.1 ---amendments and supplements to claims or defences |
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151 | (6) |
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11 Article 18.2---adjustment of HKIAC's Administrative Fees and the arbitral tribunal's fees |
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157 | (1) |
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12 Article 20---further written statements |
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158 | (3) |
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13 Article 21.1---time limits for written statements |
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161 | (1) |
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14 Article 21.2---extension of time limits for written statements |
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162 | (3) |
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F Article 22---Evidence and Hearings |
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165 | (6) |
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1 Article 22.1---burden of proof |
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166 | (2) |
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2 Article 22.2---assessment of evidence |
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168 | (3) |
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3 Article 22.3---production of documents |
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171 | (1) |
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(a) Document production process |
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171 | (5) |
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(b) Documents that are relevant to the case and material to its outcome |
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176 | (2) |
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(c) Admission and exclusion of evidence |
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178 | (4) |
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4 Article 22.4---hearings |
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181 | (1) |
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(a) The arbitral tribunal's power to hold oral hearings |
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182 | (5) |
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187 | (6) |
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5 Article 22.5---witnesses and experts |
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189 | (4) |
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6 Article 22.6---translation and transcript |
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193 | (1) |
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(a) Translation of oral statements |
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193 | (2) |
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(b) Record of the hearing |
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195 | (2) |
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7 Article 22.7---privacy of hearings and cross-examination |
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197 | (1) |
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197 | (2) |
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(b) Sequestration of witnesses or experts |
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199 | (2) |
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G Article 25---Tribunal-Appointed Experts |
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201 | (2) |
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1 Article 25.1 ---appointment of an expert by the arbitral tribunal |
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203 | (1) |
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(a) Arbitral tribunal's powers to appoint experts |
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203 | (4) |
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207 | (1) |
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(c) Expert to produce a written report |
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208 | (14) |
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2 Article 25.2---provision of information to tribunal-appointed expert |
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212 | (2) |
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3 Article 25.3---communication of tribunal-appointed expert report to the parties |
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214 | (3) |
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4 Article 25.4---examination of tribunal-appointed expert by the parties |
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217 | (3) |
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5 Article 25.5---impartiality and independence of tribunal-appointed expert |
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220 | (2) |
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222 | (13) |
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1 Article 26.1---claimant's failure to submit its written statement |
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225 | (4) |
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2 Article 26.2---respondent's failure to submit its written statement |
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229 | (3) |
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3 Article 26.3---failure to present case |
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232 | (3) |
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I Article 31---Closure of Proceedings |
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235 | (9) |
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1 Article 31.1---closing the proceedings |
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236 | (4) |
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2 Article 31.2---anticipated date for rendering an award |
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240 | (1) |
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3 Article 31.3---anticipated date for rendering an award inapplicable to the Expedited Procedure |
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241 | (1) |
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4 Article 31.4---reopening the proceedings |
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242 | (2) |
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244 | (23) |
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1 Article 32.1---waiver of the right to object |
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245 | (5) |
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2 Article 32.2---waiver of the objection to the validity and/or enforcement of an award |
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250 | (17) |
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10 Complex Arbitrations (Articles 27--30) |
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267 | (44) |
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A Article 27---Joinder of Additional Parties |
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11 | (6) |
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1 Article 27.1 ---power of the arbitral tribunal and HKIAC to order joinder |
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17 | (1) |
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(a) Definition of `additional party' |
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17 | (5) |
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(b) Where constituted, the arbitral tribunal decides requests for joinder |
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22 | (2) |
|
(c) Where the arbitral tribunal is not yet constituted, HKIAC decides requests for joinder |
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24 | (4) |
|
(d) Prima facie basis for decision |
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28 | (1) |
|
(e) Definition of `an arbitration agreement under these Rules giving rise to the arbitration' |
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29 | (1) |
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(f) `Including any arbitration under Articles 28 or 29' |
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30 | (4) |
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(g) `All parties, including the additional party, expressly agree' |
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34 | (8) |
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2 Article 27.2---effect of any decision to order joinder |
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35 | (2) |
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3 Article 27.3---time limit for raising a Request for Joinder |
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37 | (1) |
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4 Article 27.4--- submission of Request for Joinder prior to the constitution of the arbitral tribunal |
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38 | (3) |
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5 Article 27.5---submission of Request for Joinder after the constitution of the arbitral tribunal |
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41 | (1) |
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6 Article 27.6---content of Request for Joinder |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (3) |
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(b) Express Request for Joinder |
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45 | (1) |
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(c) Status of a joined party |
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46 | (1) |
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(d) Existence of any funding agreement and the identity of any third party funder |
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47 | (1) |
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(e) Confirming the communication of the Request for Joinder |
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48 | (2) |
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7 Article 27.7---Answer to the Request for Joinder |
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50 | (1) |
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(a) Not applicable where Request for Joinder submitted under Article 27.9 |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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(c) Service of Answer to the Request for Joinder |
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52 | (1) |
|
(d) Objections to jurisdiction |
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53 | (1) |
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(e) Objections to the constitution of the tribunal |
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54 | (3) |
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(f) Additional party's comments on particulars in the Request for Joinder |
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57 | (5) |
|
(g) Additional party's answer to the relief or remedy sought in the Request for Joinder |
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62 | (1) |
|
(h) Claims by the additional party against any other party to the arbitration |
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63 | (1) |
|
(i) Existence of any funding agreement and the identity of any third party hinder |
|
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64 | (1) |
|
(j) Confirming the communication of the Answer to the Request for Joinder and any supporting materials |
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65 | (13) |
|
8 Article 27.8---power to vary the content requirements |
|
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66 | (1) |
|
9 Article 27.9---additional party wishing to be joined to the arbitration |
|
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67 | (3) |
|
10 Article 27.10---parties' comments on Request for Joinder |
|
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70 | (3) |
|
11 Article 27.11 ---date of commencement of arbitration against joined party |
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73 | (2) |
|
12 Article 27.12---waiver of the right to designate an arbitrator |
|
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75 | (2) |
|
13 Article 27.13---appointment of arbitrators |
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77 | (1) |
|
(a) `HKIAC may revoke any confirmation or appointment of an arbitrator' |
|
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78 | (5) |
|
(b) HKIAC `shall appoint the arbitral tribunal with or without regard to any party's designation' |
|
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83 | (6) |
|
14 Article 27.14---consequences of revocation of confirmation or appointment |
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89 | (1) |
|
(a) Act or order before appointment revoked |
|
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89 | (3) |
|
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92 | (1) |
|
(c) Limitation bars and similar rules or provisions |
|
|
93 | (3) |
|
15 Article 27.15---adjustment of Administrative Fees or arbitral tribunal's fees |
|
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94 | (2) |
|
B Article 28---Consolidation of Arbitrations |
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96 | (9) |
|
1 Article 28.1---conditions for consolidation |
|
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105 | (1) |
|
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105 | (3) |
|
(b) Article 28.1(a): consolidation with party agreement |
|
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108 | (4) |
|
(c) Article 28.1 (b): claims under the same arbitration agreement |
|
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112 | (3) |
|
(d) Article 28.1(c): claims under more than one arbitration agreement |
|
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115 | (18) |
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(e) Consolidation under Schedule 2 of the Arbitration Ordinance |
|
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133 | (19) |
|
2 Article 28.2---service of the Request for Consolidation |
|
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136 | (2) |
|
3 Article 28.3---content of the Request for Consolidation |
|
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138 | (5) |
|
4 Article 28.4---HKIAC's power to vary the content requirements of the Request for Consolidation |
|
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143 | (1) |
|
5 Article 28.5---comments on the Request for Consolidation |
|
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144 | (3) |
|
6 Article 28.6---decision on Request for Consolidation |
|
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147 | (3) |
|
7 Article 28.7---consolidation without prejudice to earlier acts by a competent authority |
|
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150 | (2) |
|
8 Article 28.8---appointment of arbitrators |
|
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152 | (1) |
|
(a) Deemed waiver of right to designate arbitrators |
|
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152 | (3) |
|
(b) `HKIAC shall appoint the arbitral tribunal in respect of the consolidated proceedings with or without regard to any party's designation' |
|
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155 | (1) |
|
(c) `HKIAC may revoke any confirmation or appointment of an arbitrator' |
|
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156 | (2) |
|
9 Article 28.9---revocation of appointment is without prejudice |
|
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158 | (1) |
|
(a) Act or order before confirmation or appointment revoked |
|
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158 | (1) |
|
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159 | (1) |
|
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160 | (1) |
|
10 Article 28.10---adjustment of Administrative Fees and tribunal's fees |
|
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161 | (1) |
|
(a) HKIAC's Administrative Fees |
|
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161 | (1) |
|
|
162 | (3) |
|
(c) Costs of a consolidated arbitration |
|
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165 | (1) |
|
C Article 29---Single Arbitration under Multiple Contracts |
|
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166 | (11) |
|
1 Article 29.1---single arbitration under multiple contracts |
|
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169 | (8) |
|
D Article 30---Concurrent Arbitrations |
|
|
177 | (4) |
|
1 Article 30.1 ---arbitral tribunal's power to conduct two or more arbitrations concurrently |
|
|
179 | (2) |
|
(a) Meaning of `concurrently' |
|
|
181 | (2) |
|
(b) Criteria for concurrent arbitrations |
|
|
183 | (128) |
|
2 Article 30.2---HKIAC's power to adjust its Administrative Fees and the arbitral tribunal's fees |
|
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188 | (123) |
|
11 Awards, Decisions, and Orders of the Arbitral Tribunal (Articles 33-40) |
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311 | (36) |
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2 | (2) |
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1 Article 33.1---majority rulings |
|
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2 | (1) |
|
2 Article 33.2---procedural rulings |
|
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3 | (1) |
|
B Article 34---Costs of the Arbitration |
|
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4 | (2) |
|
1 Article 34.1---definition of costs |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (3) |
|
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9 | (1) |
|
(c) Factors relevant to the assessment of costs |
|
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10 | (9) |
|
2 Article 34.2---limiting recoverable legal fees |
|
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15 | (3) |
|
3 Article 34.3---apportionment of costs |
|
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18 | (1) |
|
(a) Costs follow the event |
|
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19 | (1) |
|
(b) Costs lie where they fall |
|
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20 | (1) |
|
(c) Issues-based allocation |
|
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20 | (8) |
|
4 Article 34.4---third party funding agreements and determination of the costs of the arbitration |
|
|
22 | (2) |
|
5 Article 34.5---consolidated proceedings |
|
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24 | (1) |
|
6 Article 34.6---determination of costs following termination of proceedings prior to issuance of award |
|
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25 | (3) |
|
C Article 35---Form and Effect of the Award |
|
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28 | (1) |
|
1 Article 35.1---type of award |
|
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28 | (1) |
|
2 Article 35.2---form and binding nature of an award |
|
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29 | (1) |
|
(a) Final and binding effect of awards |
|
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29 | (3) |
|
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32 | (4) |
|
3 Article 35.3---compliance with an award by the parties |
|
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34 | (2) |
|
4 Article 35.4---reasoning |
|
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36 | (1) |
|
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36 | (4) |
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40 | (1) |
|
(c) Exceptions to the duty to give reasons |
|
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41 | (4) |
|
5 Article 35.5---execution of the award |
|
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44 | (1) |
|
(a) Signatures of arbitral tribunal |
|
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45 | (2) |
|
(b) Date of the arbitral award |
|
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47 | (1) |
|
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48 | (6) |
|
6 Article 35.6---transmission of the award |
|
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50 | (4) |
|
D Article 36---Applicable Law, Amiable Compositeur |
|
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54 | (2) |
|
1 Article 36.1---applicable law |
|
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54 | (2) |
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(a) Parties' choice of law |
|
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56 | (3) |
|
(b) Consequence of parties' failure to designate a law |
|
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59 | (11) |
|
2 Article 36.2---amiable compositeur |
|
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62 | (3) |
|
3 Article 36.3---applicable contractual terms and trade usages |
|
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65 | (5) |
|
E Article 37---Settlement or Other Grounds for Termination |
|
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70 | (2) |
|
1 Article 37.1 ---termination of the arbitration prior to the constitution of the arbitral tribunal |
|
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71 | (1) |
|
2 Article 37.2---settlement of the dispute/continuation of the arbitration becomes unnecessary or impossible |
|
|
72 | (1) |
|
(a) Article 37.2(a)---Settlement of the arbitration |
|
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72 | (7) |
|
(b) Article 37.2(b)---Continuation of the arbitration is unnecessary or impossible |
|
|
79 | (4) |
|
3 Article 37.3---communication of the termination order or consent award |
|
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82 | (1) |
|
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83 | (2) |
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85 | (2) |
|
F Article 38---Correction of the Award |
|
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87 | (10) |
|
1 Article 38.1---request for correction of an award by a party |
|
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87 | (3) |
|
2 Article 38.2---time limit within which a correction may be made |
|
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90 | (2) |
|
3 Article 38.3---corrections initiated by the arbitral tribunal |
|
|
92 | (1) |
|
4 Article 38.4---further corrections |
|
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93 | (2) |
|
5 Article 37.5---form of corrections |
|
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95 | (2) |
|
G Article 39---Interpretation of the Award |
|
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97 | (9) |
|
1 Article 39.1---request for interpretation of an award by a party |
|
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97 | (3) |
|
2 Article 39.2---time period within which an interpretation maybe made |
|
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100 | (2) |
|
3 Article 39.3---further interpretation |
|
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102 | (2) |
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4 Article 39.4---form of interpretation |
|
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104 | (2) |
|
H Article 40---Additional Award |
|
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106 | (8) |
|
1 Article 40.1---request for an additional award by a party |
|
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106 | (3) |
|
2 Article 40.2---time limit within which an additional award may be made |
|
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109 | (2) |
|
3 Article 40.3---additional award as a result of a correction or interpretation |
|
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111 | (2) |
|
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113 | (1) |
|
I Article 41---Deposits for Costs |
|
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114 | (1) |
|
1 Article 41.1---request for initial deposits |
|
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114 | (1) |
|
(a) Purpose of the request for initial deposits |
|
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114 | (1) |
|
(b) Timing of the request |
|
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115 | (1) |
|
(c) Amount of the initial deposit |
|
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116 | (5) |
|
(d) Payment of the initial deposit |
|
|
121 | (226) |
|
2 Article 41.2---separate deposits |
|
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127 | (2) |
|
3 Article 41.3---supplementary deposits |
|
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129 | (2) |
|
4 Article 41.4---failure to pay |
|
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131 | (3) |
|
5 Article 41.5---payment on behalf of another party |
|
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134 | (1) |
|
5 Article 41.6---accounting in final award |
|
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135 | (1) |
|
6 Article 41.7---deposit holding accounts |
|
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136 | (211) |
|
12 Expedited Procedure and Early Determination Procedure (Articles 42--43) |
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347 | (22) |
|
A Article 42---Expedited Procedure |
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2 | (12) |
|
1 Article 42.1---application for the Expedited Procedure |
|
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9 | (5) |
|
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14 | (4) |
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(b) Agreement by the parties |
|
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18 | (4) |
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(c) In cases of exceptional urgency |
|
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22 | (6) |
|
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28 | (6) |
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2 Article 42.2---Expedited Procedure rules |
|
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33 | (1) |
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(a) Number of arbitrators |
|
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34 | (7) |
|
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41 | (1) |
|
|
42 | (1) |
|
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43 | (2) |
|
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45 | (4) |
|
(f) Reasons for the arbitral award |
|
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49 | (7) |
|
3 Article 42.3---Disapplying the Expedited Procedure |
|
|
52 | (4) |
|
B Article 43---Early Determination Procedure |
|
|
56 | (313) |
|
1 Article 43.1---tribunal's power to decide by way of EDP |
|
|
64 | (8) |
|
2 Article 43.2---communicating the request for EDP |
|
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72 | (1) |
|
3 Article 43.3---timeliness of the request for EDP |
|
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73 | (2) |
|
4 Article 43.4---contents of the request for EDP |
|
|
75 | (2) |
|
5 Article 43.5---decision on whether to proceed |
|
|
77 | (2) |
|
6 Article 43.6---order/award on the points of law or fact |
|
|
79 | (3) |
|
7 Article 43.7---decision as to whether the arbitration shall proceed |
|
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82 | (287) |
|
13 Other Provisions (Articles 44-46) |
|
|
369 | (14) |
|
A Article 44---Disclosure of Third Party Funding of Arbitration |
|
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2 | (25) |
|
1 Article 44.1---duty of disclosure |
|
|
11 | (4) |
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2 Article 44.2---time of disclosure |
|
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15 | (8) |
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3 Article 44.3---disclosure of changes |
|
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23 | (4) |
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B Article 45---Confidentiality |
|
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27 | (20) |
|
1 Article 45.1 and 45.2---duty of confidentiality |
|
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30 | (4) |
|
2 Article 45.3---exceptions to the duty of confidentiality |
|
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34 | (10) |
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3 Article 45.4 and 45.5---confidentiality of deliberations and awards |
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44 | (3) |
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C Article 46---Exclusion of Liability |
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47 | (336) |
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1 Article 46.1---exclusion of liability |
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49 | (5) |
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2 Article 46.2---no duty to testify in legal or other proceedings |
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54 | (329) |
Appendix 1 Summary of Advantages of Arbitrating in Hong Kong |
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383 | (2) |
Appendix 2 Summary of Advantages of Arbitrating at HKIAC |
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385 | (2) |
Appendix 3 Administered Arbitration Rules 2018 |
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387 | (32) |
Appendix 4 HKIAC Practice Notes |
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419 | (12) |
Appendix 5 Arbitrators Declaration of Acceptance and Statement of Availability, Impartiality, and Independence |
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431 | (2) |
Appendix 6 HKIAC Model Arbitration Clauses |
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433 | (4) |
Appendix 7 Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Procedures for the Administration of Arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules |
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437 | (8) |
Appendix 8 HKIAC Guidelines on the Use of a Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal |
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445 | (6) |
Appendix 9 Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609) |
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451 | (72) |
Appendix 10 Arbitration (Appointment of Arbitrators and Mediators and Decisions on Number of Arbitrators) Rules (Cap 609C) |
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523 | (12) |
Appendix 11 HKIAC Case Statistics |
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535 | (2) |
Appendix 12 Statistics on Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Hong Kong (2009 to 2020) |
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537 | (12) |
Index |
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