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Re Lau Wang Chi Barry

[2024] HKCA 490
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal gave guidance on circumstances and extent to which bankruptcy petitions may be stayed pending appeal.

Key Principle

The Court of Appeal provided guidance on the circumstances and extent to which bankruptcy petitions may be stayed pending appeal.

Area of Law

insolvency

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