Hong Kong Regulations

ARBITRATION (APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS AND UMPIRES) RULES - SECT 10

Decision by HKIAC

(1) Before deciding on the number of arbitrators to be appointed, HKIAC shall
allow the other party or parties to the arbitration agreement to serve on
HKIAC brief written reasons in support of their contention as to the number of
arbitrators appropriate for their dispute. Where no such reasons are served on
HKIAC within 14 days of the party being served under rule 6(2), HKIAC may
proceed with the decision.

(2) HKIAC may request further information from the parties which they shall
supply within 14 days of such request. Where a party fails or refuses to
supply the information within the specified time, HKIAC may make a decision on
the basis of the information it has.