Litigation Attorneys in Hong KongA presentation brought to you by ourlaw firm in Hong Kong

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Litigation in Hong Kong

• Litigation is a common dispute resolution method in Hong Kong but business owners also have other options.

• International companies that have an office based in Hong Kong can solve commercial and business disputes according to the local laws or by enforcing a foreign judgment.

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The Hong Kong Court System

• Commercial disputes in Hong Kong are brought before the Court of First Instance of the High Court.

• Bankruptcy and certain financial disputes may be subject to specific laws, especially if the company is a foreign one and cross-border litigation laws apply.

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Business Litigation in Hong Kong

• Business owners in Hong Kong should decide upon the appropriate dispute resolution methods during the earliest stages of entering an agreement or a business partnership.

• Special litigation and dispute resolution clauses can be included in an agreement.

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Commercial Litigation in Hong Kong

• Any disputes or legal claims must be resolved according to law and by bringing the claim to the appropriate Court in Hong Kong.

• Commercial disputes can involve contractual breaches, fraudulent breach of trust between parties, insurance problems, tort and other issues.

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Civil Litigation in Hong Kong

• Civil proceedings in Hong Kong are commenced by one individual against another or by the Government against an individual.

• Civil law breaches in Hong Kong include: property disputes; ownership rights; administrative issues; inheritance disputes; tort.

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Court Proceedings in Hong Kong >>

• Court proceedings commence when the claimant issues and serves process on a defendant residing in Hong Kong.

• The defendant must acknowledge the legal proceedings within 14 days after receiving the notice.

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>> Court Proceedings in Hong Kong

• Commercial disputes in Hong Kong usually have public court proceedings.

• Proceedings can be held privately in cases that refer to intellectual property, trusts, bankruptcy and company dissolution or obtaining evidence for foreign courts.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Hong Kong

• Alternative dispute resolution methods in Hong Kong include:

Arbitration: used when the parties submit their claims to an independent arbitral tribunal.

Mediation: uses an independent and certified mediator who helps the parties negotiate.

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Legal Representation and Assistance in Hong Kong

• Our experts can help you with information about enforcing foreign and local legal judgments in Hong Kong.

• If you are in need of legal representation or if you are interested in cross-border litigation, please contact our litigation attorneys in Hong Kong.

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