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China Life Trustees v China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group Overseas

[2024] HKCFA 15
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtCourt of Final Appeal (HKCFA)
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

The Court of Final Appeal established the first comprehensive consideration of Quistclose trust principles in Hong Kong law.

Area of Law

trusts

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