litigation attorneys in hong kong
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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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