I. Arbitral awards

In Hong Kong, arbitral awards are primarily governed by Part 8 of the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609). This part gives effect to Articles 28 to 33 of the UNCITRAL Model Law. An arbitral award is the tribunal’s formal and binding decision on matters submitted to arbitration. While the Arbitration Ordinance does not explicitly define “award”, it recognizes several types based on their function and timing.