09/19/2025
"A parent is a parent": Defining modern families in Hong Kong
The judge found that the constitutional challenge was good, and the parties were invited to further address the question of relief.
Court Cases
09/16/2025
Warning for companies as Supreme Court rules on VAT groups
The Court ruled that the success fee, which Prudential had claimed should not have been liable for VAT, was a successive payment relating to a continuous supply of services, with the event which triggered the fee coming after the investment manager had le
09/16/2025
Navigating global enforcement: Singapore Court clarifies limits of seat jurisdiction
The article examines how the court’s ruling reinforces the principle that enforcement courts retain independent discretion under the New York Convention; even when proceedings at the seat are ongoing.
09/10/2025
Dual Remedies Afforded against the Granting of Injunctions
Actis Consumer Grooming Products Ltd v Super-Max Mauritius [2025 SCJ 388]
09/08/2025
Tribunal milestone: first procedural decision under Guernsey’s discrimination Ordinance
The tribunal dismissed the application, relying primarily on established UK case law.
08/29/2025
Macfarlanes secures landmark strike-out for PRS in collective action over royalty distribution policies
The judgment relates to Mr Rowntree’s application to pursue collective proceedings against PRS
08/27/2025
Status misclassification: WRC applies Irish Supreme Court guidance to RTÉ case
This decision highlights the challenges in defining the true nature of working relationships.
08/21/2025
Jardine Strategic: Privy Council rejects efforts to shut dissenters out, abolishes 138-year old privilege rule with likely impact on Cayman Islands' Torchlight exception
The Privy Council dismissed the appeal, holding that a shareholder's standing is not restricted to only those shareholders who took their interest before the Notice Date
08/21/2025
Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs
The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure.
08/21/2025
Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs
The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure.
08/19/2025
Mauritius as an Ideal Seat for Arbitration
Mr Desai argued that the arbitration clause governed the initial contract only and for which he had already been paid.
08/19/2025
PRC: Supreme People’s Court Sets New Benchmarks with Latest Judicial Interpretation and Model Cases
Strictly limiting the abuse of non-compete clauses to balance employees’ freedom of employment choice a
08/18/2025
Reed Smith secures time served sentence in DOJ crypto case
Initially the Department of Justice had characterized the case as a $577 million fraud matter, calling it one of the largest crypto fraud cases ever
08/13/2025
Wrongful dismissal in Hong Kong: Lessons for employers across Asia
The Plaintiff, Mr. Hu, was employed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Alba Asia Limited on a three-year fixed-term contract.
08/12/2025
Appleby’s Immersive ‘Moot Court’ Project Brings Law to Life for Bermuda Interns
Appleby looks forward to welcoming next year’s moot competition
08/07/2025
Departing employee, departing data: Singapore High Court clarifies confidentiality duties and offers lessons for employers
A recent Singapore High Court decision, Hayate Partners Pte Ltd v Rajan Sunil Kumar [2025] SGHC 41, provides crucial insights into the legal protections available to employers
08/04/2025
Issue estoppel in action: Singapore High Court rejects repeated challenge to arbitration award and proceedings
The Singapore Courts remain firm in their support for procedural finality and judicial economy
07/31/2025
Court overturns privilege ‘shareholder rule’ in welcome development for companies
The Privy Council has notably held that the rule should no longer be recognised in England
07/28/2025
Singapore Court of Appeal sets high bar for fraud in trade finance
The Court also found that CAO's presentation of the LOI was an inducive cause for BCP to disburse payment, which led to BCP's loss of money.
07/22/2025
Irish Supreme Court revises test for dismissal of delayed proceedings
In this briefing, the Dispute Resolution team in Dublin provides a deep dive into the decision in a case study of Kirwan v Connors & Ors 2025 IESC 21.