Since the liberation of Macau’s gaming industry around 20 years ago, gaming concessionaires – namely six operators – and gaming promoters (commonly known as junkets) have been lawfully granting credit to patrons with legally...more
For the first time since 2018, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has updated its flagship HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (Rules) which will take effect on 1 June 2024. The key changes include...more
In this review, we reflect on significant developments in the field of arbitration in Hong Kong over the past year.
Key developments in 2023 included:
1. Multi-tiered dispute resolution clause – compliance with...more
Insolvency litigation witnessed intriguing developments across multiple aspects in Hong Kong in 2023, ranging from the court’s updated Practice Direction on Bankruptcy and Winding-Up Proceedings to on-going debate surrounding...more
Here we present a concise summary of significant cases and developments in company litigation in Hong Kong in 2023.
Highlights include:
1. Subject company's participation in unfair prejudice proceedings: The Court once...more