Cross-border Dispute

Hauzen
04/12/2023

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

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/12/2023 12/12/2023

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 11/07/2023

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

Hauzen
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 Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 02/06/2023 05/06/2023

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

Kelly Ho
07/03/2022

HK Court to Go Ahead with Keepwell Claim

HK Court to Go Ahead with Keepwell Claim https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pete-walls-_w7KismwsaA-unsplash_1920x1080sm.jpg 1920 1080 Kelly Ho Kelly Ho https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/edf43aa4257659462da0e70132762ed4?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/03/2022 24/03/2022

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

Hauzen
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 Hauzen 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
27/09/2021

Cross-border Dispute

Dealing with parallel insolvency proceedings in different jurisdictions?

Dealing with parallel insolvency proceedings in different jurisdictions? https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/themes/crocal/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 27/09/2021 27/09/2021

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.

Hauzen
17/09/2021

How do Hong Kong courts determine whether or not to sanction a Scheme of Arrangement to restructure foreign debt?

How do Hong Kong courts determine whether or not to sanction a Scheme of Arrangement to restructure foreign debt? https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/stairs-pikwizard-498d26a768504c041a26333fdbca5804_1402x790sm.jpg 1402 790 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 17/09/2021 17/09/2021

When a company is insolvent, it is possible that the creditors would agree on a scheme of arrangement to restructure its debt. Sometimes, the courts will be asked to sanction such scheme. This article examines what factors the court will take into account.

Hauzen
09/09/2021

Cross-border Dispute

Enforcing PRC judgments in Hong Kong – how do Hong Kong courts deal with an exclusive jurisdiction clause?

Enforcing PRC judgments in Hong Kong – how do Hong Kong courts deal with an exclusive jurisdiction clause? https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/themes/crocal/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/09/2021 09/09/2021

This article examines the mechanism under he Mainland Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance, Cap. 597 through which Mainland Court a judgment is enforced in Hong Kong.

Hauzen
06/09/2021

A milestone for the application by Hong Kong liquidators for recognition and assistance in the Mainland

A milestone for the application by Hong Kong liquidators for recognition and assistance in the Mainland https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shenzhen-darmau-lee-5-k1_mBljB0-unsplash_1400x787.jpg 1400 787 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/09/2021 26/11/2021

Under the cooperation mechanism, the Mainland and Hong Kong jurisdictions agreed to the terms that several cities, such as Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xiamen in the Mainland and Hong Kong would mutually recognize and assist each other in matters regarding insolvency.

Hauzen
30/08/2021

Enforcing an arbitral award under the New York Convention of Enforcement of Arbitral Awards 1958

Enforcing an arbitral award under the New York Convention of Enforcement of Arbitral Awards 1958 https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/themes/crocal/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 30/08/2021 06/09/2021

Companies often choose to resolve disputes by way of international arbitration because awards granted by an international arbitration tribunal may be enforced worldwide. This article examines how to enforce an arbitral award under the New York Convention of Enforcement of Arbitral Awards 1958.