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Hong Kong Government Press Releases (info.gov.hk)·HK·

Legislative amendments to confer default mediator-appointing power on Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited

The Government will introduce legislative amendments to the Mediation Ordinance (Cap. 620) to empower the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL), on application by any party to an agreement to mediate, to decide the number of mediators or appoint mediators in prescribed circumstances where parties fail to reach an agreement, or where the agreed appointment procedure has not been carried out (Proposal). A spokesman for the Department of Justice said, "The Proposal aims to streamline the mediation process, reduce the risk of stalled proceedings arising from any disagreement over mediator appointments, and improve overall efficiency in case administration. These enhancements are especially beneficial for time-sensitive disputes. Granting the HKMAAL the said statutory power is expected to encourage the use of mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism. It will help bolster Hong Kong's competitiveness as a leading international dispute resolution hub and develop Hong Kong into a global capital of mediation." The Proposal was formulated on the basis of the recommendations made by the Working Group on Mediation Regulatory System in December 2025 following a stakeh

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