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CMBICDHAW Investments Limited v CDH Fund V Limited Partnership & Ors

[2024] HKCA 516
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

An arbitral award's non-liability finding was set aside by the HK Court of Appeal on the ground that no dispute existed for arbitration.

Key Principle

Arbitral award's non-liability finding should be set aside due to lack of dispute.

Area of Law

arbitration

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