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Shown Wai Investment Company Limited v Hui Yip Wing David

[2024] HKCFI 1477
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court considered de facto directorship in a claim brought by a special purpose vehicle of its parent company.

Key Principle

Court considered de facto directorship in claim brought by special purpose vehicle of parent company.

Area of Law

company

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