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Updates to Bankruptcy & Winding-Up Proceedings Practice Directions
Updates to Bankruptcy & Winding-Up Proceedings Practice Directions 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Changes come into effect 17 July 2023, here’s a summary of some which streamline or change the procedure for bankruptcy and winding-up applications in Hong Kong

First Time Summons Hearing as a Trainee Solicitor
First Time Summons Hearing as a Trainee Solicitor 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
As a trainee solicitor, attending court hearings can be a daunting experience. Here are some tips that can help improve their confidence in court.

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Constitutionality of Letters of No Consent
Court of Appeal Reaffirms Constitutionality of Letters of No Consent 1401 786 Kelly Ho
With the CA’s assurance, victims of online fraud can now benefit from the LNC Regime at ease.

CFI Dismisses Judicial Review against SFC’s Restriction Notices
CFI Dismisses Judicial Review against SFC’s Restriction Notices 1400 788 Kelly Ho
The judicial review applicants of the “No Consent Regime” have now challenged the Restriction Notices issued by the SFC, but were unsuccessful.

Fraud Exception in Summary Judgments Abolished
Fraud Exception in Summary Judgments Abolished 1401 786 Kelly Ho
Victims of fraud can soon seek recourse at an early stage of legal proceedings without lengthy trials and unnecessary legal costs.

Update on how Hong Kong court approaches offshore soft-touch provisional liquidation
Update on how Hong Kong court approaches offshore soft-touch provisional liquidation 150 150 Hauzen LLP
This article examine the recent development of the laws regarding soft-touch provisional liquidation.

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? 1402 790 Hauzen LLP
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.

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 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
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.

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 150 150 Hauzen LLP
Companies often choose to resolve disputes by way of international arbitration because awards granted by an international arbitration tribunal may be enforced worldwide. Recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards in domestic courts is one of the most valuable aspects of arbitration proceedings. This article examines how a New York Convention arbitral award can be enforced in Hong Kong.
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