Macau’s new Arbitration Law

On 4 May 2020, Macau’s new arbitration law will come into effect. It will bring in one Ordinance for both domestic and international arbitration and standards and practices which accord with the UNCITRAL Model Law.  In other words and similar to Hong Kong, the new law will no longer distinguish between domestic and international arbitrations.

Other key changes include the following:

• A broader definition of “arbitration agreement in writing” to include:

• Appointment of emergency arbitrators to deal with urgent interim relief applications before the Tribunal has been constituted.
• A procedure for requesting the court’s assistance in the taking of evidence.
• The possibility to challenge the arbitral award before another arbitral tribunal.

Key Contacts

Joseph Chung

Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Email or call +852 2825 9647