In public interest litigation, courts may depart from the usual costs-follow-the-event rule where the proceedings raise genuine issues of public importance.
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Article 35 Basic Law is self-executing and supports injunctive relief to protect the fundamental right of access to legal advice and the courts in Hong Kong.
Consideration is required for the enforceability of loan recovery agreements under HK contract law.
Common law recognition of foreign restructuring proceedings has limits and will not be extended without proper legal basis in cross-border insolvency contexts.
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