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New framework for remote hearing takes effect
The Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance ("Ordinance") came into effect on 28 March 2025. The Ordinance establishes a clear legal …
Court of Final Appeal delivers landmark decision on keepwell deeds: Breach of liquidity obligation did not cause any loss to the insolvent issuers and guarantors
Keepwell deeds have commonly been used by Chinese parent companies to provide their offshore subsidiaries with financial backing for their bond …
Hong Kong Court differs from English Courts: related non-Scheme benefits do not fracture a class
In a recent judgment, Mr Justice Harris of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ("CFI") provided his reasons for sanctioning two schemes of …
Hong Kong Court provides guidance on distribution of cryptocurrency as trust assets
The Hong Kong case of Re Gatecoin Ltd (in liquidation) [2023] HKCFI 914 is a landmark decision confirming that cryptocurrency is "property" …
Hong Kong Litigation Forecast: What to Expect in 2025
2024 has been a dynamic year for commercial litigation in Hong Kong, with significant developments in insolvency proceedings, crypto-assets disputes and …
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