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Dickson Holdings Enterprise Co Ltd v Moravia CV

[2019] 3 HKLRD 210
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2019
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The scope of arbitration agreements in company winding-up proceedings requires careful consideration as to whether disputes fall within their ambit.

Key Principle

The scope of arbitration agreements in company winding up proceedings requires careful consideration.

Area of Law

arbitration

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