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On October 18, 2026, the 2026 CIETAC Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Dispute Resolution Summit, organized by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (hereinafter referred as “CIETAC”), was successfully convened in Hong Kong. Themed "Resolving Disputes and Fostering Harmony for Coexistence," the summit gathered prominent judicial figures, arbitrators, legal scholars, and corporate counsels worldwide, with robust institutional backing from the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), the Department of Justice of the HKSAR, and the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR as well as leading legal professional bodies.The Honorable Mr. Justice Jeremy Poon, Chief Judge of the High Court of Hong Kong, and Senior Judge Li Wei of the Supreme People's Court of China delivered...

Our partner Karl He and Greater Bay Area lawyer Joseph Wong(Hong Kong barrister at DVC), acting as counsel in both cases, successfully represented the client, through the statutory demand (“SD”) procedure, in commencing within a short period of time a winding-up petition...

In mid-September 2026, the 14th China Arbitration Week 2026—jointly initiated by institutions including the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Renmin University of China, and the All China Lawyers Association (ACLA)—kicked off simultaneously across dozens of cities both in China and abroad. As an annual commercial dispute resolution event with broad international reach, this year's Arbitration Week was held under the theme "Gathering Legal Wisdom, Connecting Global Resources, and Jointly Promoting Arbitration ...

The global shipping industry has long relied on a highly internationalized financing system. Shipowners require substantial capital to acquire ...

On August 5, 2026, the China Commission of Sports Arbitration officially issued the Sports Arbitration Service Guide (2026), revising and updating the previous version. Centered on the practical needs of the parties involved, the new guide systematically optimizes fee schedules, submission standards, and document templates to further enhance the accessibility and standardization of sports arbitration services.New Fee Guidance: Clear and Transparent Arbitration Costs.A key highlight of this revision is the addition of comprehensive fee guidance. In the...