THE BIG FREEZE Ancillary Relief in Hong Kong in Aid of Foreign Proceedings Section 21M of the High Court Ordinance and Pre-Action Discovery “It is becoming widely accepted that comity between the courts of different countries requires mutual respect for the territorial integrity of each other’s jurisdiction, but that this should not inhibit a court
Gall’s Brooke Holden contributes the Hong Kong section for the “Annual Review: Commercial Arbitration 2015” published by Financier Worldwide
HONG KONG chapter: Brooke Holden, Gall [collapsibles] [collapse title=”Q. How would you describe the appetite for commercial arbitration as a means of resolving disputes? How does it compare to litigation and mediation, for example, as a preferred method?” active=”true”] Holden: Hong Kong remains the preferred seat of arbitration regionally, given its independent and robust legal
Gall sponsors the AmCham Hong Kong Ball 2015 – La Carousel Americano
Gall was proud to be a sponsor of the AmCham HK Ball 2015. The theme for the night was La Carousel Americano, guests arrived and were welcomed with a Gall “The Litigator” cocktail. A great night was had by all.
Gall’s Head of Family and Divorce Practice Caroline McNally participates in the “High Net Worth Same Sex Family: Going global” conference
The conference was jointly organised by AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) and the American Bar Association Section of International Law. The first of its kind conference on same sex families and covered various aspects of the law including family, private client, employment, immigration, reputation management and tax. Each of eleven panels addressed a different
Employment Newsletter – March 2015
Gall Newsletter – Hong Kong Employment – Issue 1 – March 2015 Download HONG KONG COURT CONFIRMS IMPLIED TERM OF EMPLOYMENT In a judgment that will have repercussions for all employers in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance rejected arguments that the courts are strictly bound by legislation and express terms of