Tag: Common law
The immovables rule
The UK Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Kireeva v Bedzhamov reaffirms the absolute nature of the immovables rule
Overview of remedies in BVI crypto asset disputes
BVI courts are adopting flexible common law remedies such as freezing orders and injunctions to address cryptocurrency disputes and asset recovery
Referral fees
Column examines pros, cons, and legality of referral fee arrangements for lawyers across common law jurisdictions and mainland China
Establishing international DR mechanism under RCEP
This year’s milestone activation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) gives full play to enhancing economic growth and integration of the region
Kung fu fighting in law?
Various parallels can be suggested between Wing Chun practitioners and barristers in common law jurisdictions.
HK Justice Secretary: arbitration fee shake-up a win-win
The Hong Kong SAR Government has submitted an amendment bill to the Legislative Council to propose three new fee agreements to allow lawyers to charge arbitration cases by the principles of "no win, no fee" and "no win, low fee"
