Cross-border Disputes Archives

Hauzen LLP
02/12/2025

Bypassing Arbitration Clauses – To Injunct or To Not Injunct?

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To injunct or to not injunct – and if so, where at? That is the question that many face when foreign just and equitable winding-up proceedings have been taken out,…

Hauzen LLP
21/05/2025

A Kitchen Nightmare – China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd and Ors v. Zhang Caikui and Ors

A Kitchen Nightmare – China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd and Ors v. Zhang Caikui and Ors https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Poison-Attacks.jpg 1280 720 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 21/05/2025 21/05/2025

“When a chef makes a dish using a few possibly good ingredients, but mixes them with many clearly bad ingredients and then seriously overcooks the whole thing, even the taste…

Hauzen LLP
17/03/2025

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China

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Mainland China’s integration into global commerce has necessitated a robust framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign arbitral awards. As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement…

Hauzen LLP
19/08/2024

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 19/08/2024 02/09/2024

With effect from January 2024, the new legislation is expected to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary trade between Mainland and Hong Kong.

Hauzen LLP
04/12/2023

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance

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With effect from January 2024, the legislation aims to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary investment between Hong Kong and Mainland.

Byron Chow
07/07/2023

Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China

Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/guangzhou-derch-Zp4gRwQFLRE-unsplash_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Byron Chow Byron Chow https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/da4b3f4ddc0f2cc2ce4863d34966070c?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/07/2023 15/08/2024

Learn about the implications and guidance for Recognition of HKSAR Insolvency Proceedings in Mainland China and vice versa

Hauzen LLP
02/06/2023

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shenzhen-darmau-lee-5-k1_mBljB0-unsplash_1400x787.jpg 1400 787 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 02/06/2023 15/08/2024

Once in effect, a new cross-border enforcement regime would significantly expand scope of reciprocal enforcement and streamline judgment registration procedure.

Hauzen LLP
07/03/2022

HK Court to Go Ahead with Keepwell Claim

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Claims under a Keepwell Deed, despite ongoing insolvency proceedings in PRC, should be determined in Hong Kong according to its exclusive jurisdiction clause.

Hauzen LLP
30/09/2021

Update on how Hong Kong court approaches offshore soft-touch provisional liquidation

Update on how Hong Kong court approaches offshore soft-touch provisional liquidation https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/themes/crocal/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 30/09/2021 25/10/2021

This article examine the recent development of the laws regarding soft-touch provisional liquidation.

Hauzen LLP
27/09/2021

Cross-border Disputes

Dealing with parallel insolvency proceedings in different jurisdictions?

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When there are cross-border insolvency disputes, the Court would also consider if it is appropriate for the creditors to pursue parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. This article would examine how the court would approach the relevant issues.

Cross-border Disputes