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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION &
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RESOLVING COMPLEX DISPUTES
Navigating commercial litigation requires more than legal acumen; it demands a commitment to justice, an understanding of financial complexities, and most importantly a personalized approach.
Leveraging more than twenty years of experience serving clients in the financial sector, our firm has carved out a formidable standing as the preferred organisation for businesses in search of tailored and inventive legal guidance.
GETTING THE DEAL DONE
Representation in
Hong Kong’s Courts
Contact Us We represent clients across various levels of Hong Kong's judiciary system, including Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance (“CFI”), Court of Appeal (“CA”) and Court of Final Appeal (“CFA”). In alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) proceedings, our team focuses on arbitration before the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”).
Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Contact Us Our focus on arbitration and mediation before the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre underscores our dedication to resolving disputes efficiently.
Financial
Dispute Resolution
Contact Us Our strengths lie in resolving financial disputes, including mis-selling claims, breaches of fiduciary duties, and professional negligence in the context of the provision of investment advice, breaches of contractual duties s or failure to act in accordance with client instructions. We represent both firms licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), firms regulated by the Insurance Authority (“IA”), and banks regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) as well as their clients. Our in-depth understanding of financial market practices ensures a sophisticated approach.
Other Commercial
Litigation Matters
Contact Us With regards to other areas where our commercial litigators and ADR lawyers have acted on include: proceedings for asset recovery and tracing of property, debt collection, contract disputes, and shareholder disputes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1: Cyber Fraud
Investment fraud is a type of fraud where fraudsters use false pretences to persuade a victim to make an investment in a business or financial product that does not exist or that is different from what the victim has been led to believe. In a common type of online investment fraud, the fraudster preys on a victim looking to raise capital for a business. The fraudster assures the victim that he will be able to provide the needed capital, but the victim must pay various fees to access the capital. Needless to say, once the fees are paid, no capital is provided.
Q2: The Role of Hong Kong in Cyber Fraud
Hong Kong's status as a global business and financial hub leads to widespread international interactions with its companies and financial institutions. Unfortunately, this openness can also attract fraudulent activities, as the use of Hong Kong-based bank accounts and companies often raises no alarms due to its common business practices. The rapid and uncomplicated process of incorporating companies in Hong Kong further contributes to this susceptibility. Consequently, it's unsurprising that cyber fraud frequently involves Hong Kong banks and companies, with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) noting that the majority of business email compromise and email account compromise frauds feature Hong Kong bank accounts.
Q3: Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud
Business email compromise is a type of cyber fraud where fraudsters compromise email systems, enabling them to impersonate individuals for the purpose of giving instructions for the movement of funds or otherwise disclosing valuable commercial data to the fraudsters. Business email compromise is sometimes known as email account compromise (EAC).
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HOW CAN WE HELP?
With deep expertise in handling complex disputes, our legal team can help with representation commercial disputes in Hong Kong's courts and in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings, including arbitration.
Contact us if you need assistance.