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Hong Kong set to overtake London as top arbitration hub within decade

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Hong Kong is poised to surpass London as the leading global hub for arbitration within the next ten years, according to Jose-Antonio Maurellet, the head of the Hong Kong Bar Association. Maurellet cited Hong Kong's growing prominence as a financial center, particularly for fundraising in mainland China, as a key driver for this projected shift. This rise in arbitration work is attracting significant international legal talent to the city. A recent survey by Queen Mary University of London placed Hong Kong tied with Singapore as the second most preferred arbitration seat, just behind London. AI

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Hong Kong set to overtake London as top arbitration hub within decade

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hong Kong could overtake London as top arbitration hub in decade: Bar Association head

    Hong Kong could dethrone London as the top choice for arbitration within the next decade given the Asian city’s status as a global fundraising capital for businesses in mainland China and beyond, the head of the Bar Association has said. Jose-Antonio Maurellet, chairman of the Ho…

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