Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Modern China

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-981-19-2111-7
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 159 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 430 g

Reihe: Modern China and International Economic Law

The book examines the development and application of mediation in China (including Hong Kong). As a popular mechanism for dispute resolution in Chinese history, mediation is believed to be an important process for realizing the official goal of social harmony. Following an overview of the current situation in mainland China and Hong Kong, the book looks into specific legal issues in the application of mediation and the practical use of mediation in specific lines of businesses. The book can serve as an important reference book on the law and practice of mediation in mainland China and Hong Kong for scholars, practitioners, as well as students of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zhao, Yun

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Allgemeines Verfahrens-, Zivilprozess- und Insolvenzrecht Zivilprozessrecht Streitschlichtung, Mediation
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Asien (inkl. Türkei und Naher Osten)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Mediation in Modern China: Thinking About Reform.- Civil Justice Reform in Hong Kong.- Mediation Legislation in Hong Kong.- Exploring the Enforceability of Mediation Agreements.- Mediator Immunity and Mediation Legislation in Hong Kong.- Enforcement of Foreign Settlement Agreements and the Singapore Mediation Convention

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Yun Zhao is Henry Cheng Professor in International Law and Head of Department of Law at the University of Hong Kong (HKU); PhD (Erasmus University Rotterdam); LLM (Leiden University); LLM & LLB (China University of Political Science and Law). Prof. Zhao is currently Representative of Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH); Standing Council Member of Chinese Society of International Law and Council Member of Chinese Law Society; Chair Professor at Xiamen University (2020-2023). He is listed as arbitrator in several international arbitration commissions. He has published widely on various topics including particularly Dispute Resolution and Space Law.