Header image

Arbitration—set aside—illegality—common mistake—Hong Kong public policy (AI v LG II LG III)

Arbitration analysis: The plaintiffs (the claimants in the arbitration) in the case made an application before the Court of First Instance requesting the setting side of arbitral awards on the grounds under Article 34(2)(a)(ii), (iii) and Article 34(2)(b)(ii) of the Model Law) claiming the tribunal failed to deal with issues regarding the underlying agreements were claimed to be void for illegality or common mistake. Written by Andrew Rigden Green, partner, head of international arbitration, Greater China at Stephenson Harwood at Stephenson Harwood.

This article was first published by LexisNexis on 31 May 2023.

Click here to read more.

Share Article

Related Expertise

Carousel Images11
Dispute Resolution

Stuart Dutson joins Stephenson Harwood as Partner

Find out more
Carousel Images12
International Arbitration

Copy-paste verdicts, the cost of "shortcuts" in arbitration

Find out more
Carousel Images7
Sanctions

The power to vary or revoke a final anti-suit injunction: UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC

Find out more
Carousel Images6
International Arbitration

Avoiding arbitration missteps: Key lessons from a setting aside of an arbitration award for breach of natural justice

Find out more
Carousel Images12
International Arbitration

Navigating Dubai Decree No.34 of 2021 - recent developments podcast

Find out more
Carousel Images12
Dispute Resolution

China to revise Arbitration Law and embrace ad hoc arbitration

Find out more
Carousel Images9
Dispute Resolution

Partner John Lewis joins Stephenson Harwood to lead General Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration practice in the Middle East

Find out more
Carousel Images10
Dispute Resolution

Arbitration – Contingency Fee – Champerty and Maintenance – Enforceability – Public Policy BB v KO [2023] HKCFI 2661

Find out more
Carousel Images1
Hong Kong

Arbitration – Illegality as a Defence – Public Policy – Article 34 of the UNCITRAL Model G v N [2023] HKCFI 3366

Find out more