Hong Kong Private International Law.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lui, Wilson, author.

Reyes, Anselmo, author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Series:

Studies in private international law. Asia.

Studies in private international law - Asia

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conflict of laws--China--Hong Kong.

Conflict of laws.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (581 pages)

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Hart Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive reference on Hong Kong private international law, focusing on jurisdiction, choice of law, recognition and enforcement, and transnational arbitration. It covers diverse legal areas such as obligations, property, intellectual property, family, company, insolvency, competition, and admiralty law. Emphasizing practical issues, it explores the evolving jurisprudence in Hong Kong and offers insights into conflict of laws cases involving Mainland China, Taiwan, and Macao. The book also suggests reforms to modernize and harmonize private international law within Asia. Designed for judges, scholars, students, and legal practitioners, it provides both theoretical and practical perspectives on cross-border legal issues. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Series Editors’ Preface

Acknowledgements

Contents

List of Abbreviations

List of Cases

List of Legislation

List of Bilateral and International Instruments

PART I: INTRODUCTION

1. The Subject Matter of Private International Law

2. History and Sources of Private International Law in Hong Kong

I. Introduction

II. Historical Background

III. Sources of Law

IV. Developments in Private International Law

3. Preliminary Matters

I. Characterisation

II. Renvoi

III. The Incidental Question

IV. Dépeçage

V. The Time Factor

4. Connecting Factors

I. Nationality

II. Domicile

III. Residence

5. Substance and Procedure

II. Illustrations

6. Foreign Law

II. Foreign Law in Courts Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781509956494

1509956492

9781509956500

1509956506

OCLC:

1500711520