案件選例
商業糾紛
Chan Kon Fung v Gallop Pioneer Limited & Ors [2024] HKCFI 1766
(shares acquisition; PRC law on contractual interpretation; misrepresentation)Wang Haihong v JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd [2021] 4 HKLRD 770
(shares acquisition; professional negligence; limitation issues)G H Property Holdings Ltd v Able Profit Investment Ltd [2018] HKCFI 2480
(shares sale; foreign illegality in contract performance contract; conflict of laws)China Construction Realty Ltd v Lucky Dragon Ltd & Ors, HCA 1237/2012, 1.11.17
(sale of shares; Cap.219 s.60 and conspiracy)Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(REIT listing; commercial fraud in rental income; restitution)Echelles Riffaud SA v Secretary for Justice, HCA 1841/2011, 10.5.16; [2022] HKCFI 2675, 3486; [2024] HKCFI 1994
(Government purchase of fire-fighting equipment; sale of goods; latent defects) 公司法 E&P Global Holdings Limited v Cheung Keng Ching & Ors [2023] HKCFI 1847
(claim against ex-directors of a listed company for fraud and negligence)Excel Jumbo International Limited v Cybernaut Greentech Investment Holding (HK) Limited & Ors [2022] HKCFI 3555
(statutory derivation action on conspiracy to defraud; anti-suit/arbitration injunction)Trenus Oceanway Ltd v Richland International Limited & Anor [2020] HKCFI 634, 2774; [2021] HKCFI 243, 560, 767, 1924, 3157, 3294; [2022] HKCFI 1419; [2022] HKCA 198, 200
(unfair prejudice petition and just and equitable winding up) Asia Cement Corporation v China Shanshui Investment Co Ltd, HCMP 1958/2017
(board refusal to register shareholder; third party priority interests)Asia Cement Corporation & Ors v Tianrui Group Co Ltd & Ors, HCMP 1268/2017
(unfair prejudice petition in respect of a listed company)Re Ting Wai Monastery Ltd, HCMP 2013/2016, 6.7.17
(rectification of company records; forgery of signatures of former directors)China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd & Ors v Zhang Caikui & Ors, HCA 2880/2015
(breach of duties by former directors of a listed company; conspiracy)Re MyWay Ltd [2008] 3 HKLRD 614
(statutory derivative action) 民事欺詐 / 資產追回 Syloon Global Limited v Kung Sau Kwan & Ors [2024] HKCFI 1212
(claim against a director for fund misappropriation; promissory estoppel)E&P Global Holdings Limited v Cheung Keng Ching & Ors [2023] HKCFI 1847
(see case description under the “Company” category)Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(claim against a trustee for fund misappropriation; judgment on admissions etc)Hotung Investment (China) Limited v Eric Shea Kim Hotung [2020] HKCFI 2720
(claim against a member of the Hotung Family for detinue of family assets)Daily Tone Ltd & Ors v Oriental Alliance Inc & Ors, HCA 1946/2014
(claim against ex-directors of companies in liquidation for fund misappropriation)China Construction Realty Ltd v Lucky Dragon Ltd & Ors, HCA 1237/2012, 1.11.17
(see case description under the “Commercial” category)Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(see case description under the “Commercial”category)Long Hai Hong v Chan Yu Lydia & Ors [2022] HKCFI 339; [2024] HKCFI 362
(forgery and theft of shares; rectification of share register)Yang Liang Yan v Yeung Hoi Yin & Anor, HCA 1743/2012
(joint property investment; breach of contract and trustee duties; assets recovery)A-One Investments Ltd v Chau Cham Wong Patrick, HCCL 28 & 32/2009(misappropriation of funds by ex-directors of companies in liquidation) 禁制令 / 藐視法庭 Excel Jumbo International Limited v Cybernaut Greentech Investment Holding (HK) Limited & Ors [2022] HKCFI 3555
(see case description under the “Company” category)Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(Mareva and proprietary injunctions against a trustee for fund misappropriation)Sang Cheol Woo v Yoo Shin Choi [2020] HKCFI 2706; [2022] HKCFI 1163
(Mareva injunction; enforcement of foreign judgment)JPOA v Electoral Affairs Commission & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2543
(injunction; inspection/provision of registered information under electoral laws)Kwok Wing Hang & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2476
(injunction; suspension of Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)Shum Lester & Anor v Chief Executive in Council [2019] HKCFI 2471
(injunction; coming into effect of Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)HJ InnoXcell Ltd v Teh Boon Khuan [2019] HKCFI 730 & 2448; [2021] HKCFI 2604 & 2792
(injunction; delivery up of company property and documents)Re Chau Cham Wong Patrick, a Bankrupt [2016] 2 HKLRD 278
(Mareva injunction sought by trustees in bankruptcy against third parties) Popular E-Learning (HK) Ltd & Anor v Fok Wai Ping & Ors, HCA 579/2014
(injunction; misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information)Taihan Global Holdings Ltd v Lau Siu Ming & Ors, HCA 1687/2011
(Mareva injunction with pending criminal case and ongoing CCB investigation)Re Karson Oten Fan, Karno (in bankruptcy), HCMP 1101/2011, 29.11.11
(injunction against third parties; ancillary disclosure orders)Kwok Ping Sheung Walter v Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd [2009] 2 HKLRD 11
(injunction re removal of listco chairman and executive director) 證券法及監管 SFC v Chiu Duncan & Ors [2021] HKCFI 302
(disqualification claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)SFC v Chin Jong Hwa & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2735
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)SFC v Fan Di & Ors, HCMP 1761/2009, 24.5.11; [2018] HKCFI 346
(disqualification claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)SFC v Yeung Chung Lung & Ors, HCMP 205/2013, 17.2.17
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)SFC v Kenneth Cheung Chi Shing & Ors [2012] 2 HKLRD 325
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214) 衡平法 / 信託 Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(see case description under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category)Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(see case description under the “Commercial” category)Re Chau Cham Wong Patrick, a Bankrupt [2016] 2 HKLRD 278
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category)Yang Liang Yan v Yeung Hoi Yin & Anor, HCA 1743/2012
(see case description under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category)Re Karson Oten Fan, Karno (in bankruptcy), HCMP 1101/2011, 29.11.11
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category)Mak Kang Hoi v Ho Yuk Wah David (2007) 10 HKCFAR 552
(recovery of investment monies conditional on listing in a reasonable time)Kao, Lee & Yip (a firm) v Donald Koo Hoi Yan & Ors, HCA 8847/1993, 7.6.07
(breach of fiduciary duties; former law firm partner; assessment of damages) See selected cases under the “Equity / Trust” category 銀行 / 金融 Credit One Finance Limited v Leong Wun Heng [2023] 3 HKLRD 136
(meaning of “collusion” in the context of Money Lenders Ordinance)Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Certain Aim Ltd, HCMP 1272/2007, 27.6.17
(mortgage action; charges and variation of loan agreement and estoppel)Tele-Art Inc v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd [2012] 1 HKLRD 484; [2012] 5 HKLRD 399
(liquidation; mortgagee account)Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Twin Profit Ltd & Ors [2010] 2 HKLRD 1065; CACV 94/2010, 10.2.11 & [2011] 3 HKC 59; FAMV 4/2012, 24.5.12
(mortgage action; interpretation of Merger Ordinance)Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Nam Tai Electronics Inc. & Tele-Art Inc. (in liquidation) [2009] 2 HKLRD 33
(liquidation; mortgagee account; unlawful assignment) Re Yueshou Environmental Holdings Ltd, HCCW 142/2013, 16.7.14
(petition for winding up of a listed company)See also selected cases under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category 公法 / 司法覆核 Lau Chi Wang & 614 Ors v Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) & Anor [2024] HKCFI 2046
(development-wide unauthorised building structures for 40 years; legitimate expectation)Fu Man Kit v Superintendent of Tai Lam Correctional Institution (2023) 26 HKCFAR 522
(constitutionality of Prison Rules on remission for convicts sentenced to prison)Coomber v Lau Ng Wai Lan Rita (Chairman, Public Service Commission) [2023] 3 HKLRD 231
(legality of refusal to pursue complaints of misconduct of Judicial Administrator)Wong Wa Fun v Wong Wai-fun Stella & Ors [2023] 1 HKC 373
(apparent bias; barristers as prosecution and legal adviser to inquiry committee)Wong Kwong Hung Henry v Director-General of Civil Aviation [2022] 2 HKLRD 11
(construction of Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995; private pilot’s licence)Kwok Wing Hang & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2020] 1 HKLRD 1; [2019] 5 HKLRD 173; [2020] 1 HKLRD 80; [2020] 2 HKLRD 771; [2020] HKCA 557; [2020] HKCA 837; (2020) 23 HKCFAR 518; (2021) 24 HKCFAR 93
(Emergency Regulations Ordinance and Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)Wong Chi Fung v Secretary for Justice & Ors [2020] HKCFI 2444
(jurisdiction to review a nomination decision; DCO election petition regime)Lee Chu Ming, Martin & Ors v Commissioner of Police & Anor [2020] 5 HKC 292
(search warrants in respect of seized digital devices; magistrates’ powers)Wong Ho Ming v Secretary for Justice [2020] 3 HKLRD 419
(restrictions on persons sentenced to imprisonment in LegCo candidature)Horsfield Leslie Grant & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2020] HKCFI 903
(public health emergency regulation on COVID-19; habeas corpus)Lau Siu Lai v Kwok Wai Fun Franco (Returning Officer) [2020] 2 HKLRD 1395; (2020) HKCFAR 338
(material irregularity in nomination process for LegCo By-Election)JPOA v Electoral Affairs Commission & Ors [2019] 5 HKLRD 291
(provisions in electoral laws on disclosure of registered details)Shum Lester & Anor v Chief Executive in Council [2019] 5 HKLRD 164
(Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation; urgent injunction)K v Commissioner of Police [2019] HKCFI 2307; [2020] 1 HKLRD 606; [2021] 2 HKLRD 645
(refusal by police to produce search warrants issued by magistrate)Cheung Yuen Ni v Chief Executive in Council [2019] HKCFI 1290
(decision under Road (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance)Building Authority v Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) & Ors [2019] 1 HKLRD 512
(slope investigation order; construction of Government lease)Tung Chun Co Ltd v Town Planning Board [2018] 3 HKLRD 466; [2021] HKCA 758
(height restriction imposed on outline zoning plan)Chung Chiu v Secretary for Justice [2018] 3 HKLRD 323
(duration of residence and HKPR requirements for electors in RR elections)Wong Ho Tong v Director of Lands [2018] HKCA 330
(decisions applying squatter control policy to judicial review)Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation v Administrative Appeals Board & Ors [2017] 2 HKLRD 349; 尹照華 v Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation [2017] 5 HKLRD 141 (CA)
(eligibility of vessels to register under Fisheries Protection Ordinance)Wong Chi Fung v Secretary for Justice [2016] 3 HKLRD 835
(provisions on minimum age in LegCo candidature)Keen Lloyd Holdings Ltd & Ors v Commissioner of Customs and Excise & Anor [2016] 2 HKLRD 1372
(warrantless search; cross-border investigation of smuggling)Chau Tsun Kiu v Secretary for Justice [2014] 5 HKLRD 414
(legal entitlement of candidates to free postage in LegCo elections)Wong Hin Wai v Secretary for Justice [2012] 4 HKLRD 70
(restrictions on persons with unserved sentence in LegCo candidature)Chan Yu Nam & Anor v Secretary for Justice [2010] 1 HKC 493; [2012] 3 HKC 38; CACV 2&3/2010, 21.10.11; FAMV 39/2011, 18.1.12
(constitutionality of corporate voting in LegCo elections)Tsui Kin Kwok Johnnie v Commissioner of Police, HCAL 50/2009, 26.2.10; CACV 38/2010, 28.3.11 & 20.7.11
(legality of disciplinary proceedings; change of law)Appeared in statutory appeals under Land Drainage Ordinance.Appeared in statutory appeals under Fisheries Protection Ordinance. 稅務 D2/19 (2020-2021) 35 IRBRD 22
(salaries tax; chargeability of share benefits; meaning and accrual of perquisites)D25/17 (2019-20) 34 IRBRD 1
(profits tax; commission income and trading profits; multinational taxpayer)D4/17 (2018-2019) 33 IRBRD 96
(profits tax; Cap.112 s.70A; meaning of “statement” and “omission in respect of”)KWP Quarry Co Ltd v Inland Revenue Board of Review & Anor, HCAL 102/2016, (2017-18) 32 IRBRD 227
(profits tax; deductibility of expenses; threshold of arguability for leave purposes)CIR v Perfekta Enterprises Ltd (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 101; (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 595; (2017-18) 32 IRBRD 544; (2019) 22 HKCFAR 203
(profits tax; change of intention from investment to development)D25/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 270
(profits tax; interposition of entities; source; deductibility of expenses)D23/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 199
(profits tax; excluded fixed assets subject to leases; deductibility of expenses)D14/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 44
(profits tax; source)D15/14 (2015-16) 30 IRBRD 1
(profits tax; source; specified capital expenditure; depreciation allowances)CIR v Good Mark Industrial Ltd, DCTC 1003/2013, 29.11.13
(tax recovery actions; striking out; applicability of Cap.112AY and Cap.112BR)D39/12 (2012-13) 27 IRBRD 824
(profits tax; disposal of listed shares; sale of capital assets or trade)Canray International Ltd & Ors v CIR [2012] 4 HKLRD 792
(delay in issuing determination; constitutionality of profits tax assessments)Kam Kiu (Hong Kong) Ltd v CIR, HCAL 61/2009, 31.8.09
(legality of the Commissioner’s decisions on purchase of tax reserve certificates) 財產及物業轉移 Simply Power Ltd v Billy Chua & Ors [2023] HKCFI 944 & 1685
(misrepresentation claim against estate agent and seller of industrial building)Leung Wai Ling Isewesg v Success Base Engineering Limited [2021] 4 HKC 80
(lease and loading restrictions; implied duty of repair and maintenance)Joytex Development Ltd v Super Homes Ltd [2018] HKCFI 2286 & 2686
(misrepresentation claim against developer in a pre-completion first-hand sale of The Icon, which saga led to the enactment of Cap.621)Midland Realty International Ltd & Anor v Leung Mei Oi & Ors, HCA 2688/2017
(breach of duties by estate agent; sale of commercial property by listed companies)Smart Essence Development Ltd v Housing Authority, HCA 450/2016, 28.4.16
(construction of DMC provisions applicable to public estates sold by LINK)Lee Charles Goon Lok v Lee Kwok Ching & Ors, HCA 2366/2015
(breach of duties of managers of land and properties in the New Territories; questions of Chinese customary law and the New Territories Ordinance)Midland Realty (Comm & Ind) Ltd v NCF (HK) Ltd, HCA 1830/2013, 22.5.15
(misrepresentation claim against estate agent in sale of commercial property)Lo Chiu Foon v Law Sui Ming, HCA 1010/2013, 24.10.13
(conveyancing; proof of giving good title; summary judgment)Kai Hing Metal Products Factory Co Ltd v Incorporated Owners of Sunderland Estate & Anor, LDBM 339/2010, 18.10.11
(injunction against the Incorporated Owners and the Manager)The Incorporated Owners of Kwai Chung Plaza v Giant Earnings Ltd & Anor, LDBM 126/2008, 3.4.09
(irrevocable licence granted the Incorporated Owners coupled with an interest) 建築物 / 建造 Acted for the Building Authority in more than 20 building appeals involving complex issues of technical expertise, building practice and law.Acted for developers in arbitration proceedings involving cross-jurisdictional disputes raising complex issues of construction expertise.Sun Crown Trading Ltd & Gateway International Development Ltd v Holyrood Ltd, CACV 64/2012, 11.10.13 & 25.4.14; FAMV 27/2014, 15.10.14
(nuisance and construction works; prestigious development at the Peak)Technic Investment Co Ltd v Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) [2012] 3 HKLRD 245
(legality of actions under enforcement policy re unauthorised building works)Wai Ming (Ling’s) Engineering Co Ltd v K.H. Foundations Ltd, HCCT 7/2007, 6.7.12
(construction dispute re Hong Kong Housing Authority project) 僱傭 Lam Siu Wai v EOC [2021] HKCFI 726; [2021] 5 HKLRD 30
(interplay of dismissal without cause and duty of mutual trust and confidence)Ah-Fat Jean Max v Xian Corp Limited [2021] HKCFI 22
(Labour Tribunal’s jurisdiction; rectification/interpretation of contract)Chok Kin Ming v EOC [2019] HKCFI 755; [2021] HKCA 212
(disciplinary sanction and breach of natural justice; gratuity payment)Chok Kin Ming v EOC [2017] 2 HKLRD 521
(employment contract interpretation; gratuity payment)Ho Kin Man v Commissioner of Police, HCMP 381/2010, 13.7.12; [2014] 3 HKLRD 478; FAMV 58-61/2014, 25.8.15
(change of law; reopening of disciplinary proceedings; abuse of process) 歧視 Haden, Francis William v Leighton Contractors (Asia) Ltd [2022] 1 HKLRD 995; [2022] HKDC 423, 823
(race discrimination claim; references to gweilo in workplace)Tung Lai Lam v Chan Yick Man [2019] HKDC 679
(disability discrimination claim by a complainant against ex-COO of EOC)Law Chi Yuen v Secretary for Education [2016] 5 HKLRD 302
(disability discrimination; education entitlement of disabled students)M v Secretary for Justice [2009] 2 HKLRD 298
(disability discrimination claim by former AO re termination of employment)Sunny Tadjudin v Bank of America, National Association, CACV 173/2009, 19.10.10
(sex discrimination claim by investment banker re payment of bonuses)A v University of Hong Kong, DCEO 4/2008
(disability discrimination claim by a university student re examination results) Advised on disputes involving trade secrets of public institutions and companies. The University of Hong Kong v Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Co Ltd & Ors, HCMP 2801/2015
(unauthorised publication of confidential HKU Council discussion)Popular E-Learning (HK) Ltd & Anor v Fok Wai Ping & Ors, HCA 579/2014
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category) Inquiry into the Collision of Vessels near Lamma Island on 1 October 2012
(Junior Counsel for the Commission of Inquiry) Re A [2020] HKCFI 493
(Amicus curiae; champerty/maintenance in matrimonial proceedings) 
