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Hong Kong arbitration procedure

CNG v G & Ors

[2025] HKCFI 3598
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court dismissed application to remove presiding arbitrator on grounds of alleged sleeping and hostility during proceedings.

Key Principle

The court dismissed an application to remove a presiding arbitrator for alleged sleeping and hostility.

Area of Law

arbitration

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