In arbitration, the final award is intended to bring certainty and closure. However, under Hong Kong’s Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609), even minor procedural oversights can render an award vulnerable to challenge or enforcement difficulties.
Ensuring compliance with the Ordinance’s mandatory requirements is not optional—it is essential. From the form and content of the award to the strict timelines for corrections and interpretations, these provisions are designed to maintain fairness, efficiency, and enforceability.
But what exactly constitutes an “inadequate award”? And what steps can you take to avoid common pitfalls?
Our latest Practice Note, produced in partnership with Richard Poon of Oldham, Li & Nie, Inadequate Award, provides clear, authoritative insight into:
- The key requirements every arbitral award must meet
- The mechanisms for correcting errors and clarifying ambiguities
- How additional awards fit within the statutory framework
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