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Hong Kong freezing injunctions marevaliquidation voluntary and compulsory

China Medical Technologies Inc (in liq) v Samson Med Tech Ltd

[2014] 1 HKLRD 990
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2014
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Mareva injunction principles, including worldwide freezing orders, applied in the context of HK liquidation proceedings.

Key Principle

Mareva injunction applied in HK liquidation context; worldwide freezing order principles

Area of Law

Injunctive Relief

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