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Pacific China Holdings Ltd v Grand Pacific Holdings Ltd

(2012) 15 HKCFAR 296
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2012
StatusBinding authority

Summary

CFA affirmed a pro-enforcement approach to arbitration clauses under the Arbitration Ordinance, requiring courts to give effect to arbitration agreements broadly.

Key Principle

CFA on arbitration clause interpretation; pro-enforcement approach under the Arbitration Ordinance

Area of Law

Arbitration

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