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Supreme Court decision clarifies basis for the award of Wrotham Park damages
We discussed aspects of "Wrotham Park damages" (also called "license fee damages" or "negotiating damages") in Herbert Smith Freehills Hong Kong office's …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal clarifies the meaning of "Malice" in defamation claims
The Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") has handed down its much anticipated judgment in Jonathan Lu & Others v Paul Chan Mo Po & Anor [2018] HKCFA 11 …
The digital world in Asia – The rise of 5G: Opportunities and Risks
In the second briefing in our series on the digital world in Asia, we discuss the opportunities and antitrust risks associated with the rise of 5G …
Justin D’Agostino to lead ICC Court’s new Belt and Road Commission
Justin D’Agostino, Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Head of Disputes, has been appointed chair of a new ICC Court commission to develop the ICC’s approach …
An international convention on the enforcement of mediated settlements – UNCITRAL moves one step closer
The UNCITRAL working group that has for several years now been considering the potential for an international enforcement regime for international …
Hong Kong Courts grant anti-suit injunctions to restrain foreign proceedings in breach of an arbitration agreement
In Arjowiggins HKK2 Ltd v Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Ltd [2018] HKCFI 93, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has granted an anti-suit injunction …
Singapore's first cryptocurrency dispute to go to trial
There has been a significant increase in interest in, and the use of, cryptocurrencies in recent times. Cryptocurrencies are essentially de-centralised …
Japan International Mediation Centre to open in Kyoto
It has recently been announced that a new "Japan International Mediation Centre" is to open in Kyoto, reportedly in early 2018. Mediation is a form of …
Amendments to the Singapore International Commercial Court Regime to strengthen Singapore as an international arbitration seat of choice
On 9 January 2018, amendments were passed to the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Act (“SCJA “) which clarify that the Singapore International …
Under the antitrust spotlight: the pharmaceutical industry in Asia
Asian competition regulators are likely to continue to focus on the pharmaceutical industry, particularly over product pricing and the market treatment …
Hong Kong Court reconciles jurisdiction and arbitration clauses to order s.20(1) stay
In Neo Intelligence Holdings Ltd v Giant Crown Industries Ltd HCA 1127/2017, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held that an arbitration clause was …
Hong Kong Court confirms third party banks do not owe a duty of care to holders of Mareva Injunctions
The Hong Kong court has for the first time held that a third party bank does not owe a duty of care to the holder of a Mareva injunction. Applying the …
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