3rd Joint Legal Workshop 2026

Co-organised by the Department of Justice, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea

Theme: Latest Developments in Arbitration and Mediation:

Hong Kong and Korean Perspectives!

Key Takeaways

Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a leading international dispute resolution hub. From the recent Hong Kong-Korea legal workshop, three takeaways stand out:

First, "pro-arbitration" does not mean automatic enforcement, but rather clear boundaries, party autonomy, and judicial support within defined limits.

Second, mediation remains a practical, culturally intelligent tool for preserving commercial relationships before disputes harden.

Third, seat selection is an enforcement decision: the real question is not where parties want to argue, but where assets will be when recovery matters. For cross-border deals, clear dispute resolution clauses are not boilerplate; they are risk management.