Law Reform Commission report on class actions in Hong Kong *

Hong Kong - July 31 2012
On 28 May 2012, the Law Reform Commission (the "Commission") of Hong Kong published a Report on Class Actions (the "Report"), setting out their proposals for the introduction of a comprehensive class action regime in Hong Kong.

Co-authors: Chris Dobby , Allan Leung .

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Hong Kong arbitration awards made enforceable in India *

China, Hong Kong, India - April 25 2012
On 19 March 2012 the Indian government declared that the People's Republic of China is to be recognised as a territory to which the benefits of the New York Convention are to be granted in India.

Co-authors: Chris Dobby , Damon So, Timothy Hill, Allan Leung .

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Hong Kong law recognises partial waiver of privilege, says the Court of Appeal *

Hong Kong - April 10 2012
Senior management often asks their lawyers whether they can disclose privileged documents for a limited purpose; say, to the regulators.

Co-authors: Chris Dobby , Damon So, Timothy Hill, Allan Leung .

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SFC takes tough stance in enforcement action against delay in self reporting *

Hong Kong - October 3 2011
The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") has publicly reprimanded a bank (the "Bank") and fined it HK$6 million.

Co-authors: Chris Dobby , Allan Leung .

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Shareholder granted order to inspect listed company documents *

Hong Kong - September 1 2011
This week, the Court of First Instance handed down its decision in the first application under s.152FA of the Companies Ordinance (the "Ordinance") in Wong Kar Gee Mimi v Hung Kin Sang Raymond and Applied Development Holdings Limited (HCMP 1602/2010).

Co-authors: Chris Dobby , Allan Leung .

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