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SCLA Legal Observatory
Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
Topic: Dispute Resolution · show all topics
An analysis published by the Swiss Arbitration Centre examines how sanctions, national security concerns, and geopolitical tensions affect party autonomy, arbitrator selection, institutional governance, and award enforceability in international arbitration.
Status unclear15 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government introduced the Mediation (Amendment) Bill 2026 into the Legislative Council to confer statutory default mediator-appointing powers on the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL).
Draft legislation14 October 2026
The Legislative Council Secretariat of Hong Kong SAR announced that three bills, including the Mediation (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026, will be introduced for First and Second…
Draft legislation12 October 2026
A book review published on Conflict of Laws .net analyzes Lemuel L. Lopez's comparative legal work on choice of forum clauses in Asia, detailing how common law and civil law jurisdictions—including mainland China, Hong…
Status unclear11 October 2026
The Hong Kong Department of Justice has welcomed the Ministry of Justice's release and implementation of new measures regularising the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination and Practice.
Rules in force11 October 2026
The United Arab Emirates has acceded to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, with accession effected on 8 October 2026.
Adopted legislation9 October 2026
On 9 October 2026, the European Commission issued a statement reaffirming the European Union's support for the International Criminal Court following an announcement by the United States regarding sanctions.
Status unclear9 October 2026
Mauritius and Uzbekistan have ratified and acceded to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation), becoming the 23rd and 24th State parties to the treaty.
Adopted legislation2 October 2026
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Artificial intelligence, privacy, data transfers and digital responsibility.
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Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
Mediation, arbitration, court processes and the prevention of disputes.
Work, consumer protection and legal questions in daily and cross-border life.
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