Joanne Lau recently took on the role of secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). She shares her plans to showcase the unique advantages that Hong Kong boasts as a top-notch arbitration hub, and how innovation will drive the HKIAC forward.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre has announced that Joanne Lau, currently a partner at Allen & Overy, will become its new secretary-general. She will commence her role on Feb. 26.

​​​​​​​The HKIAC’s arbitration caseload reached its highest level for more than a decade last year, underlining Hong Kong’s continuing international appeal as well as its unique strengths as a seat for China-related. Lawyers say that additional measures like third-party funding and success-based fee arrangements are set to cement the city’s reputation further.

Mariel Dimsey, most recently a partner and co-head of the international arbitration group at CMS, was recently named as the new secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. In this interview with ALB, she talks about what she brings to the role, as well as her plans to change the perception of arbitration in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre has named CMS partner Mariel Dimsey as its new secretary-general and Eric Ng, who currently serves as managing counsel, as its new deputy secretary-general. The pair succeed Sarah Grimmer and Joe Liu, respectively.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has welcomed another managing counsel to its team: Wesley Pang from Shearman & Sterling.