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Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal decides on directors' duties and conflict of interest amid sushi and noodles
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has, in Poon Ka Man Jason & Ors v Cheng Wai Tao & Others, brought some closure to the long running …
New safeguards needed for Hong Kong's aged dementia sufferers
As Hong Kong’s population ages and the incidence of dementia increases, the need for effective and efficient long-term care and support systems for …
Hong Kong court dismisses investor’s counterclaim against bank for mis-selling of financial products
The Court of First Instance has recently handed down its judgment in DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v Sit Pan Jit (HCA 382/2009). This case concerns …
Hong Kong court rules on estate administrator's breach of fiduciary duties
In Tang Ying Loi v. Tang Ying Ip alias Tang Ying Yip and others (HCA 2487/2009), the Court of First Instance held that the defendants, who were appointed …
English Court of Appeal confirms account of profits available as remedy for dishonest assistance
Some, if not quite born trustees, are appointed as such at the outset of a trust. Some achieve trusteeship at some later stage. And some have some …