In recent years mediation in Hong Kong has attracted widespread interest.

Practice Direction 31 is now in effect, mediation will be at the forefront of all dispute resolution and litigation. Parties that do not resort to mitigation may face adverse consequences. Even where the mediation is not successful it is likely to have had the positive effect of reducing the conflict and issues between the parties.

Produced in conjunction with the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, this is the first major title on arbitration in China. With China's accession to the World Trade Organisation and the expected further growth in foreign investment and regional trade, this work is timely.

Produced in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, this is the first major title on arbitration in Hong Kong. Taking a practitioner approach, it is the definitive text on one of the fastest growing areas of law in Hong Kong.

The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) is the official body of the PRC responsible for hearing all international commercial arbitration matters. Originally published in Chinese by the People's University of China, these two volumes provide the first authorised English translations of these awards. Each award includes a digest of the case, followed by the facts, the tribunal's opinion and the terms of the award. The translated texts of all the relevant Arbitration Rules and Regulations are also included.

The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) is the official body of the PRC responsible for hearing all international commercial arbitration matters. Originally published in Chinese by the People's University of China, these two volumes provide the first authorised English translations of these awards. Each award includes a digest of the case, followed by the facts, the tribunal's opinion and the terms of the award. The translated texts of all the relevant Arbitration Rules and Regulations are also included.