The ARM course is a fast-track pathway designed by Ciarb for professionals with substantial knowledge in international arbitration to obtain membership of Ciarb, i.e., MCIArb. The course covers key aspects of international arbitration, including arbitral procedure, case management, and tribunal decision making. Candidates are required to successfully complete pre-course assignments, an intensive oral assessment, and a 48-hour written examination in order to qualify for membership. Chen &...

Congratulations to Alison Chang, Partner of Chen & Chang for being listed on the HKIAC’s List of Arbitrators.

On 6 July 2026, the UNCITRAL adopted several texts prepared by Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) concerning arbitral awards in electronic form and electronic notices of arbitration, including: 1. Recommendation regarding the interpretation of the New York Convention with respect to arbitral awards in electronic form, which recommends that the New York Convention “be interpreted in a manner that an arbitral award is not refused recognition or enforcement on the sole ground that it is in...