News & Events
Jurisdiction clauses in finance documents – new Hong Kong cases
- Chambers News, Recent Cases
- 28 July 2021
Recently, the Hong Kong courts have considered two important issues for lenders relating to jurisdiction clauses in finance documents:
1. Should the Hong Kong courts dismiss a winding up or bankruptcy petition if the relevant finance document is subject to an exclusive jurisdiction clause (EJC) in favour of a foreign court?
2. Will the Hong Kong courts give effect to asymmetric jurisdiction clauses?
Dr Christopher To’s Interview with the Hong Kong Lawyer
- Chambers News
- 17 November 2020
Dr Christopher To in his interview with the Hong Kong Lawyer Magazine discusses his role as chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors as well as other aspects of his career.
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Nicholas Cooney SC has been named as being amongst the Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Barristers in Hong Kong in the Doyle’s guide, 2020.
The Guide also recommends Nick Luxton for Maritime, Shipping and Transport Law.
The Real McCoy
- Chambers News
- 4 May 2020
It is with heavy hearts Gilt Chambers announces the death of Dr Gerard “Gerry” McCoy SC on Tuesday 28th April 2020.
To say it is a great loss would be an understatement. Gerry was our guiding force as Head of Chambers, our friend, and our family. It has given us comfort to have read and received so many wonderful tributes about Gerry and the impact he had on the legal profession of Hong Kong. We sincerely thank everyone who has passed on their respects.
The stories we’ve shared about Gerry in the recent days have all had a similar theme, they’ve all talked about his generosity, his righteous fighting spirit, and his larger than life personality. He was one of the good ones, and he is now and will always be missed.
Congratulations to Daniel Hui and Dr. Nisha Mohamed who have both been appointed Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).
Congratulations Dr Christopher To who has been honoured with a 2019 Top 10 Award for Arbitrators and Mediators in Asia Pacific by the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center.
The Chief Justice on 25 March 2020 responded to concerns about the continuing general adjournment of legal proceedings (known as “GAP”) during this public health crisis by foreshadowing the greater use of technology. The use of technology can prevent both the unnecessary gathering of crowds, and also assist in managing the significant backlog of cases arising from the general adjournment of courts.
We have closely watched the announcements and updates in anticipation of this health crisis inspiring new initiatives that will allow the legal profession to continue to operate during these uncertain times. Though there has been a slow transition towards the use of technology by the judiciary, Gilt Chambers has adapted and embraced new ways of working to ensure we remain available to our colleagues and clients. To read more about this in depth see the full article linked below.
Update on Court closures and future proceedings by technology