A New Legal Framework Transforming Hong Kong’s Construction Industry
LexisNexis Hong Kong is proud to announce two important publications that provide the most comprehensive and practical guidance available on the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) (“CISPO”). These resources are designed for construction professionals, lawyers, consultants, and in‑house counsel navigating the most significant reform to Hong Kong’s construction industry in decades.
The two new titles are:
- Construction and Adjudication in Hong Kong (First Edition) — Published November 2025
- Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong – Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) — Publishing February 2026
Both volumes are authored by Calvin Cheuk, Kasier Leung, and Charlie Liu, barristers‑at‑law from Des Voeux Chambers (DVC) specialising in construction law.
Understanding CISPO: A Landmark Legislative Milestone
Enacted on 27 December 2024 and fully operational from 28 August 2025, CISPO introduces a comprehensive statutory payment and adjudication framework aimed at improving cash flow, reducing disputes, and enhancing transparency across the construction sector.
The Ordinance:
- Establishes mandatory payment timelines
- Introduces a statutory adjudication mechanism for rapid interim dispute resolution
- Prohibits “pay when paid” clauses
- Provides rights to suspend or reduce work for non‑payment
- Applies broadly to both public and private construction contracts
Given its far‑reaching implications, industry stakeholders require clear, reliable, and practical guidance — which these two publications collectively provide.
Construction and Adjudication in Hong Kong (First Edition)
The First Authoritative Guide to Hong Kong’s New Adjudication Regime
Construction and Adjudication in Hong Kong is the first textbook offering a complete and structured explanation of CISPO. It delivers a concise yet comprehensive analysis of the statutory scheme, focusing on how the new adjudication and payment processes operate in practice.
Key Features
- Systematic commentary on all 72 sections of CISPO, covering progress payments, payment claims, adjudication procedures, suspension rights, enforcement mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
- Comparative insights drawn from over 25 years of case law from the UK, Australia (especially NSW), and Singapore, helping practitioners anticipate how disputes may be approached under Hong Kong’s new framework.
- Practical guidance on preparing payment claims, issuing responses, initiating adjudication, and challenging determinations.
The book is designed for lawyers, contractors, project managers, consultants, and anyone involved in construction contract administration under the new law. With forewords by The Honourable Mr Justice Anthony Chan JA and Ian Pennicott KC, SC, it has quickly become the essential reference on Hong Kong’s statutory adjudication system.
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Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong – CISPO (Cap. 652)
Definitive Statutory Interpretation for Practitioners
Publishing in February 2026, this AOHK volume provides detailed, section‑by‑section annotations of CISPO, offering an authoritative resource for legal practitioners, adjudicators, and construction professionals.
What This Annotated Edition Provides
- Clear statutory interpretation grounded in legislative intent
- Practical commentary on each provision
- Comparative references to overseas jurisprudence
- Useful notes for drafting, compliance, and dispute strategy
This annotated edition is the definitive legal companion for understanding how each element of CISPO should be read and applied.
Available in print and on the Lexis+® Hong Kong platform now
Learn More About the “AOHK – CISPO (Cap. 652)” Volume here >>
A Complete Toolkit for the New Security of Payment Regime
These two titles work in tandem:
- Construction and Adjudication in Hong Kong provides the practical framework, procedural guidance, and comparative context.
- AOHK – CISPO delivers the detailed legislative analysis required for precise statutory interpretation.
Together, they equip the industry with everything needed to navigate Hong Kong’s new payment and adjudication landscape confidently and effectively.
CISPO marks a transformative moment for Hong Kong’s construction industry, reshaping how payments are managed and disputes resolved. These two new publications offer essential guidance for understanding, applying, and working within the new statutory framework.
For construction professionals, legal practitioners, consultants, and in‑house teams, these titles provide both the clarity and depth needed to stay informed and compliant in this new era.
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