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Competing jurisdiction clauses in a multi-contract scenario: a potential case management solution from Hong Kong
In the recent case of CPC Construction Hong Kong Limited v Harvest Engineering (HK) Limited and another (HCA 2096/2013), a series of loan agreements set …
Trustee is piggy in the middle – can he just give up?
In In the matter of the Y Trust [2015] JRC 059, the Royal Court of Jersey was called upon to decide whether a trustee could surrender its power to …
Australia: Mediation in shareholder class actions – article published
Mediation can be a useful tool in shareholder class actions as in other types of litigation. There are a number of obvious advantages …
Varying tests for mental capacity – what principles apply when?
As lawyers specializing in mental capacity issues, particularly as they apply to property transfers and wills, we are often asked what test applies, and …
Commercial Court in England finds forum non conveniens waiver clause does not necessarily preclude stay on grounds of forum non conveniens
In Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and another v Independent Power Tanzania Limited and others [2015] EWHC 1640 (Comm), the Commercial Court …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejects the narrow interpretation of "client" and adopts a broader test for legal advice privilege
The Court of Appeal has handed down its much-awaited judgment in Citic Pacific Limited v Secretary for Justice and Commissioner of Police (unrep, …
The Hong Kong courts have considered a complex case dealing with probate, liquidation and contempt of court
The defendants ("Koo" and "Ling") were the third wife and daughter of a Mr Lim Por Yen. They were directors of Highfit Development Co Ltd, a company in …
Singapore court clarifies the law relating to service of process on foreign parties
In Humpuss Sea Transport Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK and another [2015] SGHC 144, the Singapore High …
Sunday Times richlister's estate worth 3% of what his widow expected – what can she do about it?
In the case of Dellal v Dellal [2015] EWHC 907 (Fam) Jack Dellal's widow was expecting his estate to be worth over £450m. However, after probate …
Firm scores nomination in FT Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards
Herbert Smith Freehills' Alternative Dispute Resolution Asia Guide, produced by the Hong Kong disputes practice has been shortlisted for the …
New guide to anti-corruption regulation in Asia Pacific launched
Over the past two years we have witnessed an exponential increase in global efforts to combat corruption. Nowhere is this more visible than Asia, where a …
Regulator warns intermediaries of the need to fully comply with notification requirements
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently issued a circular reminding intermediaries, and their substantial shareholders, of the various …
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