Guangzhou Arbitration Commission<\/p>\n
Guangzhou, China \u2013 Recently, the Guangzhou Arbitration Commission\n(GZAC) opened global registration for its panel of arbitrators, seeking\nprofessionals with experience in cross-border alternative dispute\nresolution (ADR) across fields including, but not limited to, law,\ninternational trade, and commerce.<\/p>\n
The registration process is conducted entirely online through the\nofficial application platform at https:\/\/zcyselect.gziac.cn, with\nregistration open until 15 June 2026. Priority will be given to\nprofessionals with extensive experience in legal and commercial matters,\nmaritime and admiralty, science and technology, and ADR. The Commission\nis specifically interested in candidates with practice qualifications\nacross multiple jurisdictions, recognized professional reputations,\nsubstantial experience in cross-border arbitration, and fluency in at\nleast one of the following languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic,\nRussian, or Italian. In line with the Regulations on the Construction of\nGuangzhou International Commercial Arbitration Center, which took effect\nin May 2026, GZAC will establish an internationally competitive\narbitrator remuneration system, providing market-oriented compensation\nfor foreign arbitrators in line with their professional expertise and\ncontributions.<\/p>\n
According to the International Arbitration Survey 2025, Guangzhou\nranks among the world\u2019s most preferred arbitration venues, while GZAC\u2019s\narbitration rules are recognised as among the most widely used globally.\nTo date, the Commission has handled cases involving parties from 67\ncountries and jurisdictions, spanning international trade, cross-border\ninvestment, intellectual property, as well as maritime and commercial\ndisputes. Its arbitral awards have been recognised and enforced by\ncourts in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States and\nMalaysia.<\/p>\n
The GZAC Governing Body consists of members from six jurisdictions,\nbringing together leading legal practitioners and experts from civil law\nand common law jurisdictions, representative Belt and Road partner\nstates, BRICS member countries, the Hong Kong Special Administrative\nRegion, and Mainland China. Its executive body is led by Professor Mark\nFeldman, an American expert, marking the first appointment of a foreign\nnational to head the executive of a Chinese arbitration institution.<\/p>\n
GZAC has achieved full online operation for the entire arbitral\nprocess. The world\u2019s first recommended standards for online arbitration\nhave been endorsed by 102 foreign arbitral institutions and\norganisations. Additionally, the Commission has established the APEC\nOnline Dispute Resolution Platform (APEC ODR Platform) and launched the\nLondon Hearing Centre at the International Dispute Resolution Centre\n(IDRC) in the United Kingdom. This initiative pioneers a significant\narbitration model, as demonstrated by its pilot case: with Guangzhou as\nthe place of arbitration, and London as the hearing venue, the entire\nprocess conducted online.<\/p>\n
In 2025, GZAC received the highest number of cases in its history,\nwith 27,000 filings, representing a total dispute value of RMB 92.1\nbillion. Specifically, the Commission\u2019s international docket consisted\nof 877 overseas-related cases with a combined value of RMB 12.3 billion.\nWith foreign arbitrators appointed in 610 of these proceedings, GZAC\ncontinues to strengthen its position as China\u2019s leading hub for\ninternational disputes by volume of foreign-related cases.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/empowering-international-commercial-arbitration-guangzhou-arbitration-commission-opens-global-registration-1779545774", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }