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Hong Kong courts keeping calm and carrying on

Published on 11 Nov 2020. By Carmel Green, Partner and Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia

Revisiting Your Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution Clauses

Published on 31 Jul 2020.

Examining the time bar for causes of action for the tort of negligent misrepresentation

Published on 10 Jul 2020.

Section 24A of Singapore’s Limitation Act (Cap. 163) provides, amongst other things, that the limitation period for any cause of action for damages for negligent misrepresentation accrues upon proof of damage in reliance of the negligent misrepresentation.

Arbitrable disputes in the context of winding up proceedings

Published on 05 May 2020.

This note discusses two recent decisions of the Court of Appeal of Singapore that dealt with the standard of review to be applied in winding up proceedings where a debtor asserts that there is a dispute which parties agreed to resolve by way of arbitration.

A Review in Confidence: Modernising the Law of Breach of Confidence in Singapore

Published on 17 Apr 2020.

The elements for a claim for breach of confidence were trite, having been established more than 50 years ago in the English case of Coco v. AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1) and affirmed in numerous Singapore decisions (2) .

Hong Kong Courts – In with the old and the new technology

Published on 15 Apr 2020. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia and Jonathan Crompton, Partner and David Smyth, Senior Consultant

In Re Cyberworks Audio Video Technology Ltd,(1) the High Court of Hong Kong decided that it can, as part of its case management powers and of its own volition, order that a directions hearing take place by means of a telephone conference without the physical presence in court of the parties or their legal representatives.

Hong Kong courts begin use of video conferencing

Published on 15 Apr 2020. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia and Carmel Green, Partner

Given the extended general adjourned period (GAP), during which the courts in Hong Kong have been closed except for urgent and essential court business, the judiciary has adopted an incremental approach to the use of technology for remote hearings.

Litigation in the time of Coronavirus (Hong Kong - Update)

Published on 15 Apr 2020. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia and Jonathan Crompton, Partner and David Smyth, Senior Consultant

The "General Adjourned Period" (GAP) during which the courts in Hong Kong have been closed, save for urgent and essential court business, has been extended to 13 April 2020.

Hong Kong Court of Appeal hears appeal using video conferencing

Published on 15 Apr 2020. By Charles Allen, Partner & Head of Hong Kong office and Carmel Green, Partner

On 2 April 2020 the Chief Judge of the High Court issued a Guidance Note setting out the practice for remote hearings in the Court of First Instance of the High Court (but not the District Court) using the court's existing video conferencing facilities (VCF). Hard on its heels, on 6 April 2020 the Court of Appeal conducted a hearing by VCF in CSFK v. HWH [2020] HKCA 207.

Singapore's COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 – Highlights and Commentary on Key Provisions for Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contracts

Published on 06 Apr 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a severe contraction in economic activity on a global scale, as a result of supply chain disruptions, manpower shortages, travel restrictions and a swift decline in demand. Singapore is likewise grappling with the economic symptoms of these ongoing waves of COVID-19 outbreaks, which will continue to dampen global economic growth.

The Supreme Court of Singapore Collaborates with the Supreme Court of the Union of Myanmar on the Enforcement of Money Judgments

Published on 18 Feb 2020.

The Supreme Court of Singapore Collaborates with the Supreme Court of the Union of Myanmar on the Enforcement of Money Judgments – the signing of the Memorandum of Guidance as to Enforcement of Money Judgments (the “MOG”) marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the Singapore and Myanmar judiciaries.

RPC represents party in key case for establishing the governing law of arbitration agreements.

Published on 31 Jan 2020.

In the recent case of Kabab-Ji S.A.L v Kout Food Group, RPC and Ricky Diwan QC (Essex Court) represented Kout Food Group before the Court of Appeal. In an important judgment, the Court established that on the proper construction of the relevant contract there was an express choice of English law governing the arbitration agreement despite that agreement providing for any arbitration to be seated in Paris.

The art of regulation: anti-money laundering compliance hits the art market

Published on 10 Jan 2020. By Davina Given, Partner and Sam Tate, Partner

From today, art businesses will be subject to regulation aimed at cleaning up money laundering in the art world.

Arbitration or winding up?

Published on 17 Sep 2019. By Charles Allen, Partner & Head of Hong Kong office

In But Ka Chon v Interactive Brokers LLC [2019] HKCA 873, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision to reject an application to set aside a statutory demand. The appellant had argued (among other things) that an arbitration clause in his agreement with the respondent required their dispute to be referred to arbitration.

Financial litigation roundup Spring/Summer 2019

Published on 08 May 2019.

Welcome to the latest edition of our financial litigation roundup. In this edition, we consider recent judgments and ongoing cases from the banking and financial world in the UK and Hong Kong, as well as legal developments across those jurisdictions.

TerraLex guide to tracing assets around the world 2018

Published on 23 Nov 2018.

We are delighted to present the TerraLex 2018 Guide to Tracing Assets Around the World.

Financial litigation roundup - Summer 2018 edition

Published on 20 Jul 2018.

Welcome to the latest edition of our financial litigation roundup. In this edition, we consider recent judgments and ongoing cases from the banking and financial world in the UK and Hong Kong, as well as legal developments across those jurisdictions.

Financial litigation roundup winter 2017

Published on 13 Dec 2017. By Tom Hibbert, Partner, Global Head of Commercial Disputes and David Smyth, Senior Consultant

Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Litigation roundup, where we share our insights into recent judgments and ongoing cases as well as new regulatory developments from the banking and financial world in the UK and Asia.

Fund management litigation

Published on 03 Apr 2017. By Alan Williams, Partner

Recourse for LP investors when an investment goes wrong

Financial litigation roundup

Published on 06 Mar 2017. By Tom Hibbert, Partner, Global Head of Commercial Disputes

Welcome to the latest edition of our financial litigation roundup, which considers recent judgments, ongoing cases and legal developments from the banking and financial world in the UK and Asia.

Wealth and Trusts quarterly digest

Published on 15 Nov 2016. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Our quarterly digest aims to bring you up to date commentary and analysis on key sector developments. RPC’s tax, wealth and trusts teams are able to provide a wide ranging service to assist you and your clients in responding to market trends and legal developments. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and always welcome feedback on the content of our publications.

Claimant investors establish advisory duty against bank

Published on 26 Sep 2016. By Jonathan Cary, Partner

In the most recent so-called 'mis-selling' case in Hong Kong, three claimant investors succeeded in establishing that a bank owed them a contractual duty to exercise reasonable care and skill with regard to their portfolio of investments held with the bank.

Follow the money

Published on 27 Jul 2016.

How do you get your money back from a potential fraudster who has siphoned the money off into planes, luxury houses abroad and mysterious accounts? The English courts have a broad range of remedies available to help.

Surge in wire transfer fraud leaves victims looking to banks for redress

Published on 10 Jun 2016.

Asia financial litigation round up Spring 2016

Published on 03 Jun 2016.

Financial litigation round up Spring 2016

Published on 03 Jun 2016.

Financial List signposts tough road for contractual construction

Published on 26 May 2016.

A recent decision in the High Court (Hayfin v Windermere VII CMBS), one of the first from the Financial List, has demonstrated a strict approach to contractual construction and interpretation in relation to negotiated documentation for financial traded instruments. It also shows the potential of the Financial List to provide helpful and clear guidance on the application of existing case law in the context of financial markets.

VTech and Hong Kong’s cyber laws

Published on 14 Jan 2016.

VTech is a multi-billion-dollar global supplier of electronic toys and learning products for children, and reportedly the world’s biggest manufacturer of cordless telephones. In short, it is a giant company producing high-tech electronic goods – surely, you might think, capable of fending off a cyber-attack.

Financial Litigation roundup

Published on 17 Dec 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Litigation roundup. In this edition, we consider recent judgments and ongoing cases from the banking and financial world in the UK and Asia, as well as regulatory developments in those jurisdictions

Financial Litigation roundup

Published on 17 Dec 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Litigation roundup. In this edition, we consider recent judgments and ongoing cases from the banking and financial world in the UK and Asia, as well as regulatory developments in those jurisdictions

Commercial disputes and regulatory – Hong Kong

Published on 23 Sep 2015.

Faceless fraud – scams in an online world

Hong Kong: legal advice privilege – important development for corporates

Published on 06 Aug 2015.

In an important judgment, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has recently decided that legal advice privilege (often referred to as “solicitor-client” or “attorney-client” privilege) can extend to confidential internal communications between employees of a client organisation, provided those communications were created for the sole or dominant purpose of obtaining legal advice.

Hong Kong courts clarify personal data concerns in civil litigation

Published on 22 Jul 2015.

In a series of cases in Hong Kong in the last year or so, the courts have brought some welcome clarification to the vexed issue of the interaction between disclosure of relevant documents in civil disputes and balancing competing confidentiality and personal data concerns arising out of the contents of such documents.

Legal alert – July 2015

Published on 13 Jul 2015.

Milton Furniture Limited v Brit Insurance

Financial Litigation roundup

Published on 26 May 2015.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Litigation roundup.

Tax Bites – July 2024

Published on 02 Jul 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update – June 2024

Published on 26 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world.

Tax Bites – June 2024

Published on 05 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update – May 2024

Published on 28 May 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world.

Customs and excise quarterly update - May 2024

Published on 21 May 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of RPC's Customs and Excise Quarterly Update.

Tax Bites – May 2024

Published on 01 May 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update – April 2024

Published on 24 Apr 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world relevant to your business.

Tax Bites – April 2024

Published on 03 Apr 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update - March 2024

Published on 26 Mar 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the March 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world relevant to your business.

Tax Bites - February 2024

Published on 07 Mar 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites - providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update - February 2024

Published on 28 Feb 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world relevant to your business.

Customs and excise quarterly update - February 2024

Published on 28 Feb 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of RPC's Customs and Excise Quarterly Update.

Tax Bites - January 2024

Published on 31 Jan 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites - providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update - January 2024

Published on 24 Jan 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world relevant to your business.

Tax Bites - December 2023

Published on 07 Dec 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites - providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.