The evolution of the English RP continues to push the jurisdictional envelope.
The English court’s sanction of the Sino-Ocean restructuring plan (RP) marks an interesting development in the evolution of the English RP....more
2/14/2025
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A bankruptcy petition should not proceed if the debt is disputed and subject to an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of a foreign court.
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has ruled that if a bankruptcy...more