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.
