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🧣Happy Winter Solstice! 冬至快乐!🌙 Let’s celebrate the warmth of togetherness. HKIAC wishes you and your families happiness and good fortune during this special season! 🌃

🎯 2024, a remarkable year for HKIAC! 📚 HKIAC 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules We published new rules this year, refining our 2018 Rules and introducing exciting changes including on diversity and greener arbitration. We have also seen a rise in caseload – statistics to be announced in February! 🏢 HKIAC established the Beijing Representative Office The first offshore arbitration institution to establish an office in Beijing, giving us a new platform to enhance collaboration between practitioners in and outside of China and providing parties with new options on hearing facilities. 🌟 🥇 Attendance Records We saw record attendance from diverse jurisdictions at ICCA 2024 Hong Kong and Hong Kong Arbitration Week. Panellists and attendees shared invaluable insights, forged meaningful connections, and explored innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in the legal landscape. 🥢And the events showcased the hospitality and culinary delights of our vibrant city, Hong Kong! 🧧 🌍 Global Presence HKIAC organised a number of overseas conferences, collaborating with key organisations, engaging with local governments and stakeholders, signing MoUs with renowned institutions worldwide and meeting with users and practitioners around the globe. 🤝 🙏We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, supporting organisations and partners whose unwavering support has helped us to achieve these milestones.🙏 📽️ Enjoy the highlights video to relive the memorable moments! ✨2025✨ 🎉 We celebrate 40 years as Asia’s preeminent arbitral institution! 🎉 📅 Save the date for Hong Kong Arbitration Week - 20-24 October 2025! 🎄Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎊

On 16 December 2024, HKIAC celebrated the opening of its Beijing Representative Office with an Opening Ceremony at the China World Summit Wing in Beijing. We were honoured to have in attendance over 200 in-person guests, including senior government officials, arbitrators, lawyers, in-house counsel, academics and representatives from other arbitration institutions, and over 25,000 online views. Our sincere thanks to our guests for sharing this special moment with us. The Beijing office, led by Xi Zhang, and located at China World Tower B, No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, will begin operations in the new year.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗔𝗖!!   HKIAC is recruiting a 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Working alongside the Business Development Director, this role will drive, develop, and implement HKIAC’s existing and new marketing and business development projects and strategies. If you are keen to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a fun and supportive team, in a role where you can display your creativity as well as design strategy, then this could be the opportunity for you!  Applications close 𝟯 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. See here for further details: https://lnkd.in/gFiPA2UY #HKIAC #hiring

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) is delighted to announce the official establishment of its Beijing Representative Office. Significantly, HKIAC has become the first offshore arbitration institution to set up an office in Beijing, reflecting the internationalisation of the arbitration scene in Beijing and marking a historic milestone for HKIAC. For the full press release, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gpTSxhue

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆! 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”📊   HKIAC invites members of the arbitration community to complete the 2025 International Arbitration Survey: ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’ launched by the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with White & Case LLP.   The Survey explores how international arbitration has adapted and will continue to adapt in accordance with the interests and needs of the arbitral community. Your expertise and perspective are valuable in shaping the future of arbitration. 📝The Survey is available here: https://lnkd.in/gi2EYCNc. The closing date for responses has been extended to 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.   For more information on the survey, please visit the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London’s website here: https://lnkd.in/d7qu6UaM   #HKIAC #internationalarbitration #arbitration #2025InternationalArbitrationSurvey

HKIAC successfully hosts the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC) Annual Conference 2024.    The 2024 Conference attracted 400+ delegates (in person and online) including in-house counsel, cybersecurity experts, brand protection specialists, private practitioners, academics and business owners, all with an interest in domain name dispute resolution and related IP issues.    During the conference, industry leaders and subject matter experts shared their insights on hot topics including developments in internet growth and regulation, trends in online infringements and the new measures to combat developing risks, data security and data privacy.   The conference provided the perfect forum for thought provoking discussion and excellent networking opportunities.     With special thanks to our speakers Asian International Arbitration Centre Vishnu Menon, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Yahan Lu, Korean Internet Dispute Resolution Committee Yune Gie Sung, ICANN Jian Chuan Zhang, CNNIC Qiang Li, Hogan Lovells PJ Kaur, CSC Paddy Tam, Advance law Firm Jacob Chen, Ohno & Partners Yuji Yamaguchi, Tanner De Witt Douglas Clark, Mayer Brown Gabriela Kennedy, DeaconsEliza Siew, Dennis Cai, Dr. Christopher To, Clifford Chance Charmaine Kwong, HUYI Global Group Krister Wong, MBA.   And special thanks to the sponsors Beijing Celue Law Firm, East IP, Tanner De Witt, ".商标“ (dot Trademark) Domain Registry, HUYI Global Group and our real time transcription and simultaneous interpretation service provider Epiq.   Learn more about HKIAC domain name practice here: https://lnkd.in/g9wpyscj   #domainname #DNDR # internetdisputes

🌟 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗞𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰🌟 📅 Date: 11-12, 19-20 December 2024 📍 Location: HKIAC Shanghai Office ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 🔍 Why Arbitration? Why Hong Kong? Discover the advantages of arbitration and how Hong Kong serves as a premier hub for dispute resolution in the heart of Asia. 👤 Meet Our Distinguished Speakers: Yuxian Zhao | Counsel at Han Kun Law Offices Xin Liu | Partner at Freshfields Melody Wang | Partner at Shanghai Lang Yue Law Firm (Allen & Overy's Joint Operation firm in China) qishi Li | Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices 📚 Learn from the Experts: Each session will provide insights into commercial dispute resolution, arbitration practices, and the unique role of HKIAC in handling international disputes, especially those arising from the Belt and Road Initiative. 🎓 Ideal for Law Students and Young Practitioners: This event is tailored for those looking to deepen their understanding of arbitration and build a network in the legal community. 🍽️ Light Lunch Provided: Enjoy a light lunch while networking with fellow attendees and speakers. 🎉 First-Come-First-Serve: Seats are limited, so register now to secure your spot. Successful applicants will be notified by a confirmation email by 10 December 2024. 📎 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/g3V7KJRm 👉 Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading arbitration experts and explore the future of dispute resolution. See you there! #HKIAC #Arbitration #HongKong #LegalEvent #DisputeResolution 

Join us tomorrow evening, 3 December for an engaging fireside chat with the Honourable Mr. Justice Harris at HKIAC, moderated by Pryderi Diebschlag FCIArb from Clyde & Co.   This session will delve into Mr. Justice Harris's impressive contributions to the Court of First Instance since 2009. We are also thrilled to celebrate his reappointment for a second term as President of the Competition Tribunal!   Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and network with peers. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gGM5UV2U

The Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC) has appointed Joanne Lau as its new Chair. HKIAC, together with the Asian International Arbitration Centre , China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) and the Korean Internet Dispute Resolution Committee are the four member organisations that form the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC), the only institution in Asia appointed to handle domain name disputes under the ICANN Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy for .com, .net, .org and many other top level domains. HKIAC is the sole provider for .hk and .香港 disputes under the Hong Kong Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. If you would like to learn more about domain name dispute resolution, join the ADNDRC Annual Conference coming Monday: https://lnkd.in/gtEHZ4YJ #udrp #dndr #internetregulation #domainname