Hong Kong-based mediation body ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’
A former Hong Kong justice minister who now heads an intergovernmental mediation body based in the city has said the organisation is ready to handle state-to-state disputes, with six countries having nominated more than 100 mediators from the legal, diplomatic and academic fields. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), told the South…
Teresa Cheng, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) based in Hong Kong, stated that the organization is prepared to handle state-to-state disputes and serve as an Asian legal hub. Hong Kong's unique positioning in Asia, away from traditional Western hubs, makes it an ideal location for such an organization.
IOMed has received numerous inquiries and expressions of interest in its services, with six countries nominating over 100 mediators from various fields. These mediators include individuals from China, Nicaragua, Kenya, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Kiribati, among others. A recent successful maritime dispute resolution between parties from mainland China and Singapore demonstrates IOMed's capabilities.
Cheng envisions future areas for commercial dispute resolution, such as maritime, construction, investment, and aviation disputes. She believes that mediation can preserve long-term working relationships in construction projects and provides more flexible solutions in investment disputes. With its headquarters in the former Old Wan Chai Police Station, IOMed aims to attract international legal professionals and contribute to Hong Kong's economy.
The organization also emphasizes the availability of litigation, arbitration, and mediation services in Hong Kong, positioning it as a comprehensive dispute resolution hub.
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