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Sovereign immunity in the Hong Kong courts
Practice Area: Arbitration
Sector: Business services
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong
Published: 09 November 2011
Law Firm: Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Overview
Two recent court decisions in Hong Kong have clarified the circumstances in which sovereign states and sovereign-controlled entities will be entitled to claim immunity from jurisdiction and execution in the Hong Kong courts. These decisions have reinforced the need to be careful when contracting with such entities. This alert looks in detail at the Congo case and the Hua Tian Long case and discusses their decisions, ramifications and the lessons that can be learnt from them.
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