ARBITRATION
Arbitration lets the parties submit their dispute to one or more independent arbitrators, whose award is final and legally binding. Under the AALCO-HKRAC Platform Arbitration Rules, your case is administered by a country-neutral international organisation — with hearings held in person, online, or in hybrid mode.
Efficient, private resolution of disputes — without going to court.
Clauses
AALCO-HKRAC model arbitration clause
Model Arbitration Clause
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules.
Optional Clause
Parties using the model clause could also consider adding:
The number of arbitrators shall be [one/three].
The place of arbitration shall be Hong Kong.
The applicable law of the arbitration agreement and of the procedure for the arbitration conducted under the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules shall be the laws of the Hong Kong SAR.
The language used in the arbitration under the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules shall be [English/Arabic/Chinese/such language as the Parties agree].
The parties agree that the arbitral tribunal may decide to conduct the hearings via physical and/or online meetings, rather than defaulting entirely to online video hearing platform under Article 28.1 of the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules. The relevant rules, in particular, Article 28.5, only apply if there are any online hearings and to the extent of such online hearings.
The parties hereby waive their right to any form of recourse against an award to any court or other competent authority, insofar as such waiver can validly be made under the applicable law.
Med–Arb Escalation Clause
If the mediation is abandoned by the mediator or otherwise concluded without resolving the dispute or difference, then such disputes or differences shall be referred to and resolved by arbitration in accordance with the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules in force at the time of filing the Request for arbitration. Any disputes about whether the mediation was duly attempted to fulfil the pre-arbitration requirement shall be treated as a matter of admissibility, and shall be finally decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Benefits
Why Choose AALCO-HKRAC for Arbitration?
Neutrality — a country-neutral institution established by international law
Enforceability — final, binding awards enforceable in ~169 New York Convention countries
Interim relief — access to Mainland China court interim measures
Expertise — an experienced panel of arbitrators across 35+ jurisdictions
Technology — secure online and hybrid hearings on our eBRAM ODR platform
Transparency — HK$5,000 registration fee and a published fee schedule
IP-ready — intellectual property disputes expressly arbitrable under Hong Kong law
Panels
Our Panels
Our Panel of Arbitrators and Panel of GBA Arbitrators bring together experienced, independent neutrals from Hong Kong and across AALCO member states.
Panels List
Panel of Arbitrators — specialists across 35+ jurisdictions
Panel of GBA Arbitrators — Greater Bay Area expertise
Panel of Sports Mediators — sports industry dispute experts
Work Flow
Typical Flow of Arbitration Services?
Notice of Arbitration
Submit your notice of arbitration to the Centre together with the HK$5,000 registration fee. The Centre reviews the request and notifies the responding party, who may file a response.
Tribunal & Preliminary Hearing
Arbitrators are appointed under the Rules and a preliminary hearing sets the schedule, scope and mode of the proceedings.
Exchange & Hearing
Parties exchange submissions and evidence, then present their case — physically, online or in hybrid mode on our secure ODR platform.
Final Award
The tribunal renders a final and binding award — enforceable in Hong Kong and ~169 New York Convention countries.
Fee Calculator
Estimate the Arbitration Fee
Filing a notice of arbitration costs a fixed HK$5,000 registration fee. Administration and arbitrator fees scale with the amount in dispute under our published schedule — try the calculator for a full estimate.
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AALCO-HKRAC model arbitration clause
Model Arbitration Clause
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre Platform Arbitration Rules.
Optional Clause — Number of Arbitrators
The number of arbitrators shall be [one/three].
Optional Clause — Seat & Governing Law
The place of arbitration shall be Hong Kong. The applicable law of the arbitration agreement and of the arbitration procedure shall be the laws of the Hong Kong SAR.
Optional Clause — Language & Hearing Mode
The language(s) of the arbitral proceedings shall be [English/Arabic/Chinese/such language as the parties agree]. Hearings may be conducted physically, online or in a hybrid format via the Centre’s secure ODR platform.