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Hong Kong liquidation voluntary and compulsory

Re Success Lane Development Limited

[2025] HKCFI 1121
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHong Kong Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court examined whether a winding-up petition may be founded on costs orders payable forthwith where the respondent company has a cross-claim arising from ongoing legal proceedings.

Key Principle

The court addressed the important question of whether a winding-up petition can be based on costs orders payable forthwith when there is a cross-claim based on ongoing legal proceedings.

Area of Law

insolvency

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