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Commercial Law

2011

Shahla F. Ali

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Governing China’S Financial Disputes In The Aftermath Of The Global Financial Crisis Of 2008, Shahla F. Ali, Robin (Hui) Huang Sep 2011

Governing China’S Financial Disputes In The Aftermath Of The Global Financial Crisis Of 2008, Shahla F. Ali, Robin (Hui) Huang

Shahla F. Ali

In light of the recent global financial crisis of 2008, this article critically compares how China’s national arbitration commissions and local courts are responding to new challenges brought about by an increase in the number of banking related disputes. Drawing on comparative case analysis, the article examines the operation of CIETAC and the Shanghai Courts financial dispute resolution mechanisms in resolving financial disputes. Drawing on insights from selected case findings, the article provides insight into which institution is in the best position to handle financial-related cases, discusses prospects for coordination between the two and sets out proposals for further reform. …


After Lehman: International Response To Financial Disputes - A Focus On Hong Kongg Kong, Shahla F. Ali, John Koon Wang Kwok Mar 2011

After Lehman: International Response To Financial Disputes - A Focus On Hong Kongg Kong, Shahla F. Ali, John Koon Wang Kwok

Shahla F. Ali

Recent global financial dislocation has provided an impetus for examining effective avenues for the resolution of financial disputes. Hong Kong, like many financial centers throughout the world, has been directly affected by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Its response to the collapse has included a creative mix of regulatory strengthening and government sponsored mediation and arbitration. Each of these alternative mechanisms of resolution provides a useful case study of the prospects of the use of ADR in response to financial crises. The efficacy of such interventions will be reviewed and options for the future development of a multi-tier dispute resolution …