Principles of Arbitration in Hong Kong draws on the practical and academic experience of its authors' time as arbitration practitioners, both as party counsels as well as adjudicators. Drawing on current case law, this text considers the common issues that arise in arbitration in Hong Kong and seeks to reduce the issues into basic principles upon which readers can quickly reference in their own research and study.
In addition to covering the fundamental principles of Arbitration in Hong Kong, this text covers the latest developments in the region, including, inter alia, third-party funding for arbitration in Hong Kong and the application of the Interim Measures Arrangement.
Julian currently practices as an employed barrister in an international fintech group where, amongst his varied roles, he leads the group's worldwide litigation team. Prior to his in-house role, Julian practiced as a barrister in Hong Kong covering both litigation and arbitration in complex commercial disputes in addition to his role advising private and listed companies in their day-to-day compliance with local regulations.
Barrister-at-law, Sir Oswald Cheung’s Chambers Ken To
Ken is a practising barrister, arbitrator, and mediator. He is also a former investment banker, covering corporate finance, debt capital market, and structured products. Contentious trust and probate litigation aside, alternative dispute resolution has also been a key area of his legal practice.
Ken has been appointed as a third-party neutral, whether as an arbitrator or a mediator, for hundreds of local and international disputes and solely or jointly with other arbitrators or mediators under various rules including those of HKIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. He has also been instructed as counsel in a wide range of civil proceedings, with an emphasis on financial and commercial disputes.