Dispute Resolution

While attention in 2012 focused on the controversial divisions between CIETAC and its sub-commissions in Shanghai and Shenzhen, there have been a number of more positive developments affecting the outlook for arbitration in China

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All eyes were on the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in 2012 as two sub-commissions broke away with the Commission's new Arbitration Rules as one of the contributing reasons for the split

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

With the new revision, even if the client or another party's criminal act will seriously harm the safety of others' property, a lawyer is still bound by the confidentiality obligation.

The dispute over CIETAC Shanghai and Shenzhen has escalated with Beijing sending its own arbitrators to Shanghai. China Law & Practice looks at what the fight means for dispute resolution in China

The dispute over CIETAC Shanghai and Shenzhen has escalated with Beijing sending its own arbitrators to Shanghai. China Law & Practice looks at what the fight means for dispute resolution in China