Recognition of Foreign Bankruptcy Proceedings at Common Law: The Hong Kong Court’s Approach to Cross-Border Insolvency

Lai Chun Ho of Des Voeux Chambers shares that the Hong Kong Courts have recently granted recognition to a trustee-in-bankruptcy appointed by the Federal Court of Australia to enable an investigation to be carried out into the bankrupt’s affairs in Hong Kong, a significant ruling that demonstrates Hong Kong’s commitment to cross-border insolvency cooperation.

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