LN v LK [2025] HKFC 117, a judgment by Deputy District Judge J. Lee, reaffirms the principle that financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Ordinance (Cap. 481) (“IPFDO”) is not a vehicle for posthumous lifestyle enhancement, but a statutory mechanism aimed at ensuring reasonable maintenance for demonstrated needs. This judgment offers […]

Probate In Chiu Mei Cherry v Yip Ngan Yuk & Anor [2025] HKCA 677, the Court of Appeal (“CA”) allowed the Defendants’ appeal against the summary judgment entered in favour of the Plaintiff pronouncing for the force and validity of the alleged last will and testament of the deceased (“Deceased”). Chan Chi Hung SC, leading […]

In XX, YY & Ors v ZZ [2025] HKCFI 3089 (reported in [2025] 4 HKLRD 301), the Honourable Madam Justice Mimmie Chan, the Arbitration Judge, dismissed an application to set aside a ruling by an arbitral tribunal (the “Tribunal”) that it has jurisdiction under the arbitration clause contained in a Share Purchase Agreement entered into […]

Factual Matrix In Tse Chi Wai v Chan Kwan Ho & Ors [2025] HKDC 1105, the Plaintiff was physically assaulted by his supervisor, the 1st Defendant, in the workplace in 2017. The 1st Defendant was convicted of common assault and inflicting grievous bodily harm in criminal proceeding. Unlike the usual cases where the identity of […]

On 18 July 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down the judgment in Yim Tin Fook & Anor v Yu Chor Lai, Kong Wai Hung and Sou Ka Kam all t/a Wong Cheung Industrial Chemicals Co & Ors [2025] HKCA 675, dismissing both sides’ appeals on three questions of law.  The successful Plaintiffs (“Ps”) were […]

After a 4-day trial, the 2nd Defendant in HKSAR v Wong Man Chin & Ors (ESCC 2555/2024 and ESS 1242/2024) was acquitted of two charges, being (1) assisting in the export of unmanifested cargo (section 18A of Import and Export Ordinance, Cap.60), and (2) animal cruelty (section 3 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, […]

Introduction On 16 June 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Re Up Energy Development Group Ltd [2025] HKCA 555, allowing an opposing creditor’s appeal against a winding-up order made by Linda Chan J against Up Energy Development Group Ltd (“Company”). Barma JA (giving the Judgment of the Court) addressed the second threshold […]

This case of China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd & Ors v Zhang Caikui & Ors [2025] HKCFI 1868 is a landmark judgment arising from an acrimonious corporate dispute over the control of China Shanshui Cement Group Limited (“CSC”).  The litigation formed part of a broader battle for dominance among major shareholders and directors, with power […]

Background In Chow Kin Hang Ali v Secretary for Justice for and on behalf of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department [2025] HKCA 324, the Appellant is a foreman employed by Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (“FEHD”), who appealed a District Court decision dismissing his claim for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282) […]

In [2025] HKCFI 1467, all defendants therein unsuccessfully applied to convert the proceedings into writ action. Leave was then sought to appeal the decision, which was entirely dismissed.  Earl Deng, instructed by Messrs. Liu, Chan & Lam, appeared for all plaintiffs in the 3 cases (heard together). Valerie Tang provides her analysis on the judgment hereinbelow.  […]