Cross-border Disputes

The Strait of Hormuz: Navigating Legal Volatility in a Global Chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz: Navigating Legal Volatility in a Global Chokepoint 1400 788 Nigel Binnersley

In light of the continuing state of affairs in the Strait of Hormuz, here are some legal issues which are likely to arise from this situation. 1. Cancellation of Contracts…
  • Julie Chan

Cross-Border Evidence between Hong Kong and Mainland China: The Arrangement and the CFA’s Tenwow Decision
Cross-Border Evidence between Hong Kong and Mainland China: The Arrangement and the CFA’s Tenwow Decision 2560 1707 Julie Chan

In cross-border civil and commercial litigation between Hong Kong and Mainland China, parties often struggle to obtain evidence located in Mainland China. To address the challenges, the Arrangement on Mutual…
  • Yuqi Shi

Litigation and Arbitration: New Rules on Governing Law and Arbitration Seat for Hong Kong and Macau Investors in the Greater Bay Area
Litigation and Arbitration: New Rules on Governing Law and Arbitration Seat for Hong Kong and Macau Investors in the Greater Bay Area 2560 1707 Yuqi Shi

In a landmark development, Hong Kong and Macao enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“GBA”) can agree on either the Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao as the…

Bypassing Arbitration Clauses – To Injunct or Not To Injunct?
Bypassing Arbitration Clauses – To Injunct or Not To Injunct? 2509 1671 Hauzen LLP

To injunct or not to 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,…

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 1280 720 Hauzen LLP

“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…

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

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…

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 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
With effect from January 2024, the new legislation is expected to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary trade between Mainland and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance
Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
With effect from January 2024, the legislation aims to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary investment between Hong Kong and Mainland.

Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China
Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China 1400 788 Byron Chow
Learn about the implications and guidance for Recognition of HKSAR Insolvency Proceedings in Mainland China and vice versa

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon
New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
Once in effect, a new cross-border enforcement regime would significantly expand scope of reciprocal enforcement and streamline judgment registration procedure.
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