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Hong Kong White Book 2021 - including COVID-19 content - now on Westlaw Asia

Hong Kong Civil Procedure (Hong Kong White Book) 2021, Part A - Section1, Rules of the High Court has been published on Westlaw Asia

The latest edition includes content relevant to dispute resolution in a remote working context, including Chapter 1: Remote Hearings and Chapter 2: Mediation, the Courts and COVID-19.

 

Chapter 1: Remote Hearings

By Noble Mak and Martin Rogers, Davis Polk & Wardwell

1. Introduction

2. Difference from the mere use of VCF in evidence taking

3. Legal basis for conducting hearings remotely

4. Requirements of remote hearing — Fairness

5. Requirements of remote hearing — Openness

6. Requirements of remote hearing — Accurate official record and orderly proceedings

7. It is open to the Court to give directions of its own motion for a telephone hearing

8. Types of hearings suitable to be conducted remotely

9. Difference between telephone hearing and VCF hearing

10. Practical guidance for parties and legal representatives in preparing for a remote hearing

11. Remote hearings in other jurisdictions and in arbitrations

12. Going forward

 

Chapter 2: Mediation, the Courts and COVID-19

By Robert Morgan, JP (Qual), Barrister (England & Wales and Queensland, Australia)

1. Introduction

2. Litigation

3. Mediation

4. Conclusion

 

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