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Hong Kong enforcement of awards

W v AW

[2021] HKCFI 1119
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court considered enforcement of arbitral awards under the Arbitration Ordinance Cap 609, including reciprocal enforcement provisions.

Key Principle

enforcement of arbitral awards under the Arbitration Ordinance Cap 609; reciprocal enforcement

Area of Law

arbitration

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