Due the close economic and social connection between Hong Kong and the Mainland China, many Hong Kong resident have assets in the Mainalnd China, such as real properties, bank account, etc. As a result of the ONE COUNTRY TWO SYSTEM, Hong Kong and the Mainland China maintain two different and independent legal system. Hong Kong...Read More
Hong Kong litigation lawyers- Security for costs As a Hong Kong litigation lawyer, we often need to expain to explain to a client what is meant by security for costs. When the client is a non-Hong Kong resident or company which is a plaintiff in a lawsuit, one of the problems immediately arises after filing...Read More
Legal Costs in Hong Kong Litigation: Kinds of Legal Costs Involved As a litigation solicitor in Hong Kong, when taking a new litigation case, I need to explain to the client in details what kind of expenses are to be expected as well as the calculation method. In the following passage, I will introduce to...Read More
Hong Kong Litigation Lawyers: Enforcement of Mainland Judgment in Hong Kong As a lawyer dealing with cross border legal matters, I often encounter clients seeking consultation on or engaging us on the matters of enforcement of Mainland Judgment in Hong Kong. The common scenario is the Plaintiff, because of the convenience and swiftness, firstly litigates...Read More
This article will provide a brief introduction of the litigation lawyers including the solicitor and barrister in Hong Kong legal system. Barrister, a Stream of the Litigation Lawyer in Hong Kong Barrister is one of two streams of lawyers (the other is solicitor) under Hong Kong legal system. Barrister have right of audience to attend...Read More
Hong Kong Court have Jurisdiciton on Divorce: The Three Senerios According to Section 3 of Cap. 179 Matrimonial Causes Ordinance, the Court shall have jurisdiction in proceedings for divorce under this Ordinance if – either of the parties to the marriage was domiciled in Hong Kong at the date of the petition or application; either...Read More
