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HKIAC Publishes Significant Report On Arbitrator Hourly Rates

Study drawing on over 1,400 appointments from 2020-2024 shows arbitrator fees usually based on hourly rates rather than amount in dispute, with default cap playing important role as reference point...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

HKIAC Expands Expedited Procedure, Updates Registration Fee And Increases Arbitrator Hourly Rate Cap

Monetary upper limit for application of expedited procedure doubled to HK$50 million, registration fee increased by 25% to HK$10,000 and arbitrator hourly rate cap increased by 15% to HK$7,500.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

First Of Its Kind – Successful Registration Of PRC Judgment In Hong Kong Under The Mainland Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645)

HD Hyundai Infracore China Co., Ltd v Li Zhiwei [2025] HKCFI 5714 is among the first cases in which the Hong Kong Court has registered a PRC ruling under the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (the "Ordinance"), since it came into effect on 29 January 2024.

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Withers LLP

Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Accepts Fresh Evidence In Fraud Allegation Case

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal maintains a strict stance on accepting fresh evidence during appeals, applying the Ladd v Marshall test (see our previous blog post here).

Hong Kong Litigation

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Anti-suit Injunctions

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Timothy Loh LLP

Prohibition Orders

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Timothy Loh LLP

Bypassing Arbitration Clauses – To Injunct Or To Not Injunct?

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Hauzen

Hong Kong Court Dismisses Challenge To Arbitral Award Alleging Arbitrator's Sleeping And Hostility

Hong Kong Litigation

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ONC Lawyers

When Oral Instructions Fail: Evidence And Employer Liability In Personal Injury Claims

Hong Kong Litigation

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ONC Lawyers

Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance Review Begins

Hong Kong Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

When Arbitration Meets Insolvency: Are Hong Kong Courts Rebalancing The Framework In Cross-Border Cases?

Hong Kong Litigation

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Hauzen

Novel Anti-Suit Injunction Application Fails: Hong Kong Courts Decline To Halt Cayman Liquidation Proceedings In Favour Of Arbitration, But The Court Of Appeal Leaves The Door Open In Future

Hong Kong Litigation

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Appleby

Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025: Asian Disputes, Asian Opportunities

Hong Kong Litigation

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AlixPartners

The Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance In Hong Kong: Transforming Judicial Proceedings In The Digital Age

Hong Kong Litigation

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Lewis Silkin

"There's Always Someone Watching!" (Ocean's 11). Updated Privacy Commissioner Guidance On CCTV, Drone, And In-vehicle Camera Use

Hong Kong Privacy

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Tanner De Witt

Navigating Contract Disputes: Views From Practice

Hong Kong Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Hong Kong's Regulatory Framework May Support RWA Tokenization

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Hauzen

IP & TMT Quarterly Review Fourth Quarter 2025

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Mayer Brown

KPMG Global CEO Outlook - The Private Company Perspective

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HKIAC Publishes Significant Report On Arbitrator Hourly Rates

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HKIAC Expands Expedited Procedure, Updates Registration Fee And Increases Arbitrator Hourly Rate Cap

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Anti-suit Injunctions

Anti-suit injunctions restrain legal proceedings in Hong Kong as well as in foreign jurisdictions, meaning they prohibit a litigant from moving forward with court or arbitral proceedings...

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Bypassing Arbitration Clauses – To Injunct Or To Not Injunct?

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When Arbitration Meets Insolvency: Are Hong Kong Courts Rebalancing The Framework In Cross-Border Cases?

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Novel Anti-Suit Injunction Application Fails: Hong Kong Courts Decline To Halt Cayman Liquidation Proceedings In Favour Of Arbitration, But The Court Of Appeal Leaves The Door Open In Future

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Hong Kong Court Provides Guidance On Interim Relief In Support Of PRC Proceedings

The Hong Kong Court in Zong and others v Zong and another[2025] HKCFI 3355 has provided important guidance on applications for interim relief under...

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Norwich Pharmacal Orders

A Norwich Pharmacal order is a type of disclosure order requiring the provision of information. It may be used to help a potential claimant to identify a wrongdoer to sue, to obtain information to facilitate a decision whether or not to sue or to trace the movement of assets.

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Going Digital: What The New Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance Means For Civil Cases In Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance (Cap. 654) (the "Ordinance") took effect on 28 March 2025. The Ordinance builds on the Judiciary's multi-year effort to integrate technology into court processes, a move accelerated by the lessons learned during the pandemic.

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Hong Kong Court Of Final Appeal Clarifies A Bank's Liability For Transferring Customer Funds In Breach Of Its Quincecare Duty Of Care Before Unauthorised Closure Of The Account

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保障精神上無行為能力人士: 委任受託監管人的法律框架

面對失去精神行為能力的摯親，對相關人士而言往往是極具情感挑戰性又複雜的處境。

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When a loved one faces mental incapacity, it can be an emotionally challenging and complex situation for all involved.

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First Of Its Kind – Successful Registration Of PRC Judgment In Hong Kong Under The Mainland Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645)

HD Hyundai Infracore China Co., Ltd v Li Zhiwei [2025] HKCFI 5714 is among the first cases in which the Hong Kong Court has registered a PRC ruling under the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (the "Ordinance"), since it came into effect on 29 January 2024.

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Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Clarifies Condition Precedent In MG Charter Limited v Beijing Caissa – Implications For Contractual Remedies (Part 2)

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Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Accepts Fresh Evidence In Fraud Allegation Case

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Hong Kong Court Dismisses Challenge To Arbitral Award Alleging Arbitrator's Sleeping And Hostility

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Arbitrability – Stay Of Proceedings In Favour Of Arbitration Falcon Insurance v Bing Lee [2023] HKCFI 1129

A dispute arose in respect of proceedings initiated by an insurer (the plaintiff) seeking a declaration of non-liability.

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Stephenson Harwood

When Oral Instructions Fail: Evidence And Employer Liability In Personal Injury Claims

When an employee sustains injuries during the course of employment and claims compensation from the employer, factual disputes about alleged workplace policies and the circumstances of the accident play a critical role in the outcome.

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ONC Lawyers

Criminal And Civil Remedies Available To Victims Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

Victims of sexual harassment at workplace are protected by both the criminal law and specific anti-discrimination legislation. Understanding the legal options available is crucial for employees, employers, and anyone seeking to foster a safe working environment.

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ONC Lawyers

Legal Update – Is Stress An Injury: When Does 'Psychiatric Trauma' Amount To A Workplace Injury?

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Factors In Deciding Damages For "Injury To Feelings" In Discrimination Cases

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Hong Kong Safety Snapshots – Confirmation Of Limits On Statutory Compensation For Internal Injuries

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Plaintiffs With Claims History And Their Solicitors Beware! – Analysis Of Faisal v Ocean Park Corporation

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