Security for costs is an important tool for defendants (or a party in the position of a defendant) in Hong Kong. It serves to ensure that a successful defendant is compensated for at least a portion of his legal costs. Hong Kong courts can order a plaintiff to provide security where there is a
Gall Ranked in Chambers Greater China 2023 Guide
Chambers Greater China has published its 2023 guide and Gall is ranked as a Leading Firm for Dispute Resolution (Band 4) and Family/Matrimonial (Band 2). Chris Wong, Caroline McNally and Kajal Aswani are all recognised as Ranked Lawyers. Dispute Resolution What the firm is known for Local firm Gall is well known and respected for
Gall Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s 2023 Directory
Legal 500 has published its Asia Pacific 2023 guide and Gall is ranked as a Leading Firm for Litigation (Band 4), Labour & Employment (Band 4), Restructuring & Insolvency (Band 5) and Private Client & Family (Band 3). Litigation Summary and Testimonials ‘Small but very strong’ conflict-free specialist litigation boutique Gall‘s ‘well organised and effective team of
Gall Announces New Litigation Associate Hire
Gall, a leading independent Hong Kong law firm focusing primarily on dispute resolution, announced today that Jack So has joined the firm as a Litigation Associate. Jack’s practice is broad and covers commercial litigation, arbitration, shareholder disputes, fraud and employment disputes. He qualified as a Solicitor in the Hong Kong S.A.R in 2019. See Jack’s full
BritCham Webinar: Hong Kong Competition Law Update
Since 2021, we have seen regulators around the world tightening enforcements of competition law and Hong Kong has seen an increase in activities since the start of 2022. During this webinar, Ashima Sood, Senior Associate from Gall Solicitors will provide an update the key developments in the competition law landscape, including with respect to the
BritCham Webinar: Hong Kong Court Judgments on Financial Mis-selling Claims
Financial mis-selling became a hot topic after the Lehman Minibond crisis in 2008 and made its way to the SFC “watchlist”. Regulators have made multiple efforts to combat such conduct. However, what are the chances of getting your money back? In this webinar, Partner Kenix Yuen and Associate Adrian Li from dispute resolution firm Gall will
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution with the Greater Bay Area
Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages makes Hong Kong a bridge for Chinese businesses going global as well as foreign companies looking to enter the PRC market.
Kenix Yuen Featured in HKET article on Online Scams
Kenix Yuen has been quoted extensively in an HKET article on online fraud. Kenix shared scenarios to be aware of regrading crypto scams and provided recommendations on how individuals and companies can protect themselves before trading cryptocurrencies.
A Guide to Dispute Resolution Clauses – Hong Kong Overview
Dispute resolution clauses could have profound implications when a dispute arises. Parties are encouraged to consult lawyers specialised in commercial litigation and dispute resolution at an early stage regarding the implication of the particular dispute resolution clause (or the absence of the same) in their contract out of which the dispute arises, which is at the heart of the design of the overall strategy for a swift and effective dispute resolution process.
A Short Guide to Civil Litigation Procedure in Hong Kong: Q&A
When a dispute over rights and obligations between two parties arises, the parties may commence a civil litigation. At the end of litigation, the Court will determine whether and to what extent a party's rights have been infringed, and the appropriate remedy or compensation that party is entitled to.Commencing civil litigation may not be as straightforward as one would think though, and the road from commencement to judgment can be long and complicated. In this Q&A, partner Evelyn Chan and Trainee Solicitor Adriel Wong provide a general overview of Hong Kong's civil litigation process so prospective litigants can be more informed before commencing proceedings.
