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Widow removed as administratrix after persistent breaches in administering the estate
The Hong Kong Court has recently ordered the removal of an administratrix, who was the widow of the deceased, after finding she had misappropriated and …
PRC court recognises and enforces a Singapore High Court judgment based on reciprocity principle
The Nanjing Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu Province, China ("Nanjing Court") recently issued a ruling recognising and enforcing a default …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal quashes conviction of TVB manager in high profile bribery case
The Court of Final Appeal has handed down an important judgment regarding bribery charges against former TVB general manager and TV presenter, Stephen …
Wills interpreted according to their ordinary and natural meaning despite this not reflecting testators' intention
The English High Court has recently held that, in a case concerning construction of Wills, the ordinary and natural meaning of survivorship clauses …
Mixed messages to investors as India quietly terminates bilateral investment treaties with 58 countries
The Government of India says it has sent notices to terminate bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with 58 countries, including 22 EU countries. It …
ADR in Asia Pacific: Spotlight on Indonesia
The third edition of our ADR in Asia Pacific Guide spotlights alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in …
Recent SFC actions highlight increased regulatory focus on directors in Hong Kong, including INEDs
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has recently sought disqualification orders against listed company directors in a number of …
Bank win confirmed by Hong Kong's highest court
Last Friday, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal brought to a close the long-running case of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v Sit Pan Jit (FAMV 45/2016). …
The Global Pound Conference series and its importance
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) series presents a unique opportunity to engage all stakeholders in a conversation about dispute resolution and how it …
UK: Deceased's "husband" and daughter both unable to obtain letters of administration
The English High Court has recently refused to grant letters of administration to a deceased's daughter (the "Claimant") despite her having the highest …
Singapore and Delaware courts adopt Guidelines for Communication and Cooperation between Courts in Cross-Border Insolvency matters
On 1 February 2017, the Supreme Court of Singapore and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware announced that they will formally …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches ADR Hub
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new Alternative Dispute Resolution Hub (at www.hsf.com/adr). Sitting alongside our ADR Notes blog …
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