Kevin Hong

Norton Rose Fulbright

Kevin is an Of Counsel in the Dispute Resolution Group of Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong. Kevin's practice focuses on international arbitration and commercial litigation. He advises local and multinational corporations on fraud and asset recovery and in resolving joint venture, shareholders, shipping, sale of goods, product liability, insurance and other contractual disputes. In particular, he has significant experience representing clients in construction related disputes. Kevin has represented clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under the HKIAC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, CIETAC and LMAA rules as well as ad hoc arbitration proceedings in a number of jurisdictions. Kevin has contributed to arbitration publications for various major publishers in the region including Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, Construction Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide and BAC arbitration: a step-by-step guide. Kevin is currently serving as a regional representative for North Asia for the International Chamber of Commerce's Young Arbitrators Forum for the 2019-2021 mandate and has been selected as one of the 40 participants of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Asia which runs from 2018 to 2020. Kevin obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

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CIETAC (2015)—emergency arbitrator procedures [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out how to apply for the appointment of an emergency arbitrator under the China International Economic Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Arbitration Rules 2015. It also sets out the requirement for acceptance and appointment by CIETAC and the position on arbitrator disclosures and challenges. The note covers the procedure once an emergency arbitrator has been appointed and the arbitrator’s powers. It also covers the emergency arbitrator’s order.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—evidence [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out how a tribunal will deal with evidence in an arbitration under the arbitration rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC and the CIETAC Rules 2015). It covers documentary, witness and expert evidence. It also considers the CIETAC Guidelines on Evidence in force from 1 March 2015.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—joinder and consolidation [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note provides guidance on applying to join additional parties to a pending arbitration and to consolidate two or more pending arbitrations pursuant to the China International Economic Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Arbitration Rules 2015.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—responding to a Request for Arbitration [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out how a defendant should respond when served with a request for arbitration under the CIETAC Arbitration Rules 2015. It covers what a Statement of Defense (Defence) must contain and how to file a counterclaim.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—starting an arbitration [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out how to start an arbitration under the CIETAC Arbitration Rules 2015 including what to consider prior to commencement, the information required by CIETAC and the fees that must be paid.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—summary procedure [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. As a part of the arbitration rules of the China International Economic Trade Arbitration Commission 2015 (CIETAC and the CIETAC Rules 2015), there is an expedited arbitration procedure (known as the summary procedure) available in certain circumstances.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—the award [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out the requirements of an award made under the CIETAC Arbitration Rules 2015.

Arbitration

CIETAC (2015)—the tribunal [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note sets out how an arbitral tribunal will be appointed under the CIETAC Arbitration Rules 2015.

Arbitration

CIETAC—background to and structure of the institution

Practice notes

This Practice Note gives background to the China International Economic Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) including the structure of the institution, its function and jurisdiction. The Practice Note also gives some information about the nature of CIETAC’s relationship with its sub-commissions. CIETAC is the leading Chinese international arbitration institution.

Arbitration