Time’s ripe to go paperless on arbitral decisions, Hong Kong think tank says

A Hong Kong think tank under the chief executive says now is the right time for the city to go paperless on arbitral decisions, a move that could boost its edge as an arbitration hub. The recommendation by the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) follows a recent forum with leading figures from the legal, academic and business sectors exploring pathways to digital arbitration. The CEPU said electronic arbitral awards (e-Awards) – decisions produced, signed and delivered entirely in electronic...