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The Hong Kong Court of Appeal extends Re Guy Lam approach to cross-claims subject to arbitration agreement
In Re Simplicity & Vogue Retailing (HK) Co Ltd [2024] HKCA 299 (Simplicity; which we blogged about here), the Court of Appeal confirmed that the …
Singapore Court recognises Indonesian PKPU proceedings for the first time
In a move that facilitates the seamless integration of cross-border insolvency proceedings between Singapore and Indonesia, Singapore's International …
Singapore Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of accurate internal sanctions assessments in contractual risk management
If an internally maintained sanctions list returns red flags, but the entity is not on an official sanctions list, is that sufficient to justify …
Asia Employment, Pensions and Incentives Update: December 2022
HONG KONG SAFETY SNAPSHOTS: MANAGING EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH
MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF INSOLVENCY IN HONG KONG AND MAINLAND CHINA – FIRST STEPS
Malaysian Federal Court reemphasises the need for careful drafting of termination provisions
English Court of Appeal considers application of “SAAMCO” principle in context of auditor’s negligence case
HONG KONG COURT CLARIFIES JURISDICTION TEST FOR CONTRACTS WITHOUT EXPRESS JURISDICTION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSES
In Hong Ziyun v Chan Kwan Ming [2019] HKCFI 2125, the Court of First Instance considered the relevant jurisdiction applicable to a host of related loan …
The new Singapore Convention: some practical issues to consider now
As has been well publicised, the new Singapore Convention seeks to establish a global enforcement regime for settlement agreements resulting from …
Hong Kong Competition Commission publishes decision in respect of the Code of Banking Practice
On 15 October, 2018, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (“Commission”) published a decision (“Decision”) finding that the Code of Banking Practice …
Hong Kong Court reconciles jurisdiction and arbitration clauses to order s.20(1) stay
In Neo Intelligence Holdings Ltd v Giant Crown Industries Ltd HCA 1127/2017, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held that an arbitration clause was …
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