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DP World Djibouti FZCO & Ors v China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd

[2025] HKCFI 6320
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

HK Court of First Instance set out the grounds on which Hong Kong courts will refuse to recognise or enforce foreign court judgments.

Key Principle

Court established when Hong Kong courts will refuse to recognise foreign court judgments.

Area of Law

procedure

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