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A number of Civil Justice Reform Cases, already covered in this Alerter Service, have now been reported in HKLRD.
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This article is available in [2009] 13 CJRA.
With the implementation of Civil Justice Reform in Hong Kong, the time has come to adopt the new civil procedure rules.
To help with some last minute preparation here is a short summary of some key information:
Extent: Civil proceedings in the High Court and District Court.
The Underlying Objectives:
- to increase the cost effectiveness of any practice and procedure to be followed in relation to civil proceedings before the court;
- to ensure that a case is dealt with as expeditiously as is reasonably practicable;
- to promote a sense of reasonable proportion and procedural economy in the conduct of proceedings;
- to ensure fairness between the parties;
- to facilitate the settlement of disputes; and
- to ensure the resources of the court are distributed fairly.
KEY SUPPORT TOOLS
Sweet & Maxwell publish a range of authoritative and comprehensive resources to assist practitioners in their own daily workflow and to ensure that they comply with the new rules. Also these publications assist legal practitioners to drive a competitive edge. Our authors and Editors are among the top echelons of legal practice in Hong Kong, and so these product provide the single most comprehensive picture of Civil Justice Reform, its implications and more importantly provide practical guidance about how to work within the new rules.
Sweet & Maxwell have published a new book entitled ‘Civil Justice Reform Practice Manual’ to help guide practitioners through civil procedure in Hong Kong in the post-CJR world.
Civil Justice Reform Practice Manual
Features include:
- The ten key areas of litigation the authors consider the most important under Civil Justice Reform.
- The overall timelines of litigation under Civil Justice Reform.
- Early resolution of issues including summary judgment applications and strike outs.
- Trials – the new approach, Appeals – the leave filter, and costs.
- Written in accessible language.
- A practical approach with flowcharts, checklists and useful precedents.
- Includes: new rules, practice notes and useful court forms all ready in one volume.
- Potential problems and pitfalls under the new regime are highlighted.
For more information visit the Sweet & Maxwell website.
Andrew Aglionby, Partner and Head of International Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region, at Baker & McKenzie, gives his views on the use of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Hong Kong, and what that means for the region.
Baker & McKenzie律師事務所合夥人暨亞太區國際仲裁業務主管Andrew Aglionby，將於本影片中發表個人見解，講述就國際商會在香港之功能，以及中心對亞太區重要之處。
Baker & McKenzie律师事务所合伙人暨亚太区国际仲裁业务主管Andrew Aglionby，将于本影片中犮表个人见解，讲述国际商会在香港的功能，以及中心对亚太区重要之处。
