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Hong Kong Court of Appeal's Strict Stance on New Evidence
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has the power to accept new evidence on factual questions during appeals. To adduce new evidence, a party must satisfy the …
Debtor who overturned bankruptcy in previous landmark case declared bankrupt once again
On 24 March 2025, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance made a second bankruptcy order against Mr Guy Kwok-Hung Lam. This bankruptcy order arises …
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" …
Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation to be signed in Hong Kong in 2025
New body headquartered in Hong Kong will be first intergovernmental organisation dedicated to mediation against backdrop of increasing interest in …
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 …
Hong Kong Court recognises foreign insolvency proceedings despite no COMI
In a previous blog post, we considered Re Global Brands Group Holdings Ltd [2022] HKCFI 1789 which reflects an alignment with the global trend to …
Hong Kong Court orders JPEX to return HK$1.85 million in USDT amid largest crypto fraud scandal
JP-EX Crypto Asset Platform Pty Ltd and its affiliated Hong Kong company (“JPEX”), a purported cryptocurrency exchange and investment …
Hong Kong Court dismisses trustee's petition to wind up XJ International Holdings as debt was found to be disputed
In Re XJ International Holdings Co Ltd [2024] HKCFI 1378, the Hong Kong Court dismissed a trustee's petition to wind up XJ International Holdings …
Hong Kong Court examines "choice of Mainland court agreement" under previous statutory regime of Mainland-Hong Kong reciprocal enforcement of judgments
Following our recent blogpost, the Hong Kong Court has considered another case under the previous statutory regime of Mainland-Hong Kong reciprocal …
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