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Hong Kong enforcement of awards

Xu Hongbiao v Oasis Investment Group Limited

[2024] HKCA 854
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Even losing parties may in certain circumstances have entitlement to enforce arbitral awards under common law in Hong Kong.

Key Principle

Even 'losing parties' may have entitlement to enforce arbitral awards under common law in certain circumstances.

Area of Law

arbitration

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