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Gain Global Corp Ltd v Fongs

[2024] HKCFI 894
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

HK Court of First Instance considered the scope of solicitors' professional duties owed in cases involving mortgage identity fraud.

Key Principle

The High Court considered the scope of solicitors' professional duties in cases involving mortgage identity fraud.

Area of Law

tort

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