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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 Office, Hong Kong 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.

COVID-19 – Hong Kong Courts handling urgent and essential matters

Published on 09 Apr 2020. By Charles Allen, Partner & Head of Office, Hong Kong

On 8 April 2020, the Hong Kong Judiciary announced that the general adjourned period ("GAP") for court proceedings will continue until at least 3 May 2020. During the GAP, court registries and offices are, for the most part, closed. However, the GAP does not apply to "urgent and essential court hearings and/or matters".

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.

COVID-19: Virtual hearings - what we've learned

Published on 27 Mar 2020. By Dan Wyatt, Partner

Remote court hearings have very quickly become the "new normal". We've taken part in a fair few in recent weeks so wanted to share some practical tips that we hope will help those about to enter the virtual courtroom….

COVID-19 - The official guidance on remote hearings; early engagement is key to success

Published on 24 Mar 2020. By Geraldine Elliott, Global Head of Commercial Disputes and David Cran, Head of IP & Tech

COVID-19. The courts are trying to conduct "business as usual" as much as possible in this challenging climate. The latest official guidance, published on Friday, covers remote hearings in all Civil Courts in England & Wales; it relates to all types of hearings – applications, trials and appeals.

COVID-19: Impact on court hearings and successful virtual mediations

Published on 20 Mar 2020. By David Cran, Head of IP & Tech and Geraldine Elliott, Global Head of Commercial Disputes

As anticipated, the Courts are now moving to a (mainly) remote working basis.

Litigation privilege: whose privilege?

Published on 15 Mar 2018. By Davina Given, Partner and Christopher Whitehouse, Senior Associate

The claimants, companies in the corporate group of the mining company MMG, applied to inspect certain documents created in foreign proceedings over which the defendants, companies belonging to the mining company Glencore, asserted litigation privilege.

High Court sheds light on compulsory jurisdiction of Financial Ombudsman Service

Published on 19 Jul 2017.

The High Court has provided some clarification of the scope of the compulsory jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The decision has left the scope of that jurisdiction open to discussion, and appears to suggest that the courts will take a more mechanical approach to reviewing regulatory decisions.

High Court sheds light on compulsory jurisdiction of Financial Ombudsman Service

Published on 19 Jul 2017.

The High Court has provided some clarification of the scope of the compulsory jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The decision has left the scope of that jurisdiction open to discussion, and appears to suggest that the courts will take a more mechanical approach to reviewing regulatory decisions.

Pragmatism in the High Court: Correcting errors in arbitration

Published on 22 Sep 2016.

The High Court has held that the words "any errors of a similar nature" within r27.1 of the London Court of Arbitration Rules 1998 covered clarifying or removing ambiguity within an award by a tribunal.

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

Published on 10 Jun 2016.

Litigation to drive profit

Published on 23 Mar 2016.

Geraldine Elliott – Head of Commercial Litigation – considers how GCs can use litigation to turn the in-house legal team into a profit centre rather than a cost centre.