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China International Fund Ltd v Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects & Engineers (HK) Ltd

[2015] HKCA 181
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2015
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Arbitration clauses covering disputes 'arising out of or in connection with' a contract are to be broadly construed to encompass the widest range of related disputes.

Key Principle

scope of arbitration clauses; disputes 'arising out of or in connection with' the contract broadly construed

Area of Law

arbitration

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