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Gain Global Corporation Ltd v Fongs (A Firm)

[2025] HKCFI 2686
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court upheld dismissal of claims against solicitors in mortgage fraud cases on the 'put on inquiry' standard for professional negligence liability.

Key Principle

The Court of Appeal upheld a decision dismissing claims against solicitors regarding whether they were 'put on inquiry' in mortgage fraud cases.

Area of Law

tort

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