Hong Kong Civil and Commercial Litigation

YAN Lawyers specializes in handling civil and commercial litigation in Hong Kong

Our firm specializes in handling civil and commercial litigation in Hong Kong. We have handled civil and commercial litigation matters in Hong Kong including shareholder litigation, commercial contract disputes, loan and mortgage litigation, insurance claims litigation, securities and financial derivatives litigation, commercial dispute resolution, real estate disputes, water leakage claims, and representing clients in applying for injunctions (asset freezing orders) and disclosure orders related to civil litigation.

Extensive Experience in Hong Kong Civil and Commercial Litigation

Our Hong Kong litigation team possesses substantial experience in handling Hong Kong litigation, with particular expertise in complex civil and commercial disputes, asset recovery actions for fraud cases, family law proceedings, and inheritance litigation. Our civil and commercial litigation services have resolved numerous challenging disputes for clients, earning consistent recommendations and praise.

Developing Appropriate Litigation Strategies for Clients

Our civil and commercial litigation team assesses case specifics and relevant legal issues (including Hong Kong and Mainland China laws) to evaluate litigation risks. We formulate and recommend tailored litigation strategies, providing optimal solutions to clients’ practical concerns. When necessary, we represent clients in settlement negotiations and advise on settlement approaches.

Minimizing Litigation Costs and Legal Fees for Clients

We fully recognize that the substantial expenses of civil and commercial litigation can be a significant burden for many clients. Our firm strives to offer affordable legal fees and team services, while assisting clients in pursuing litigation and resolving disputes in the most cost-effective manner possible. Where appropriate, we assist clients in applying for legal aid to fund their litigation.

Extensive experience in cross-border civil and commercial litigation involving Hong Kong and Mainland China

Our attorneys possess substantial expertise in both Hong Kong and Mainland China civil and commercial litigation, with particular proficiency in handling cases involving the laws of both jurisdictions. Our lawyers frequently serve as Hong Kong legal experts providing Hong Kong legal opinions in numerous Mainland China cases, and as Mainland China legal experts providing Mainland China legal opinions in many Hong Kong cases.

Civil Litigation in Hong Kong：Articles

• Service in Civil Cases in Hong Kong (including Extra-territorial Service) - Relevant Cases and Legal Principles
• Cross-border litigators: What is the difference between having a trial in the Mainland and having a trial in a Hong Kong court?
• Limitation of Time in HK Civil Litigation: Q&A
• Hong Kong Fraud Litigation: Piercing the Corporate Veil to Sue Directors
• Hong Kong Litigation Lawyer: Utilizing Hong Kong's Evidence Discovery to Assist in Mainland Divorce Property Division Litigation
• Admissibility in Hong Kong Civil Proceeding of Facts Finding of Another Court in Earlier Proceedings
• Enforcing Mainland Court Judgments in Hong Kong - Q&A
• Civil Litigation in Hong Kong:  Tracing, Freezing and Recovering Cryptocurrency in Fraud Case? 
• Recovery of Fraud Assets: Litigation in HK, Enforcement in Mainland China
• Dispute over Control of Hong Kong Companies: Litigation on the Removal of Documents Registered with the Companies Registry
• Stay of Civil Proceedings Pending the Outcome of Another Action: Legal Principles
• Hong Kong Civil Litigation: How to challenge the authenticity of documentary evidence?
• The Application of the Principle of Illegality in Cross-Border Currency Exchange Litigation in Hong Kong
• Civil Procedure in Hong Kong: An Overview
• Statements of Truth in Hong Kong Litigation and Consequence of False Statement
• Email Fraud Litigation In Hong Kong
• Third Party Evidence Discovery by Norwich Parmacal Order in Hong Kong Litigation
• Enforcement of Mainland judgements in Hong Kong: the legal issues of ‘finality’ and ‘finality’ of judgements
• Loco London Gold Fraud in Hong Kong - Way to Recover Assets?
• Mareva Injunction – Pulse Bombs in Civil Litigation in Hong Kong
• Without Prejudice Letter – A Shield As Well As A Sword In Settlement Negotiation
• Application of Hong Kong Law Is No Panacea
• Apology Ordinance
• Mutual Enforcement of Civil Judgments between Hong Kong and Australia
• Enforcement of Mainland Judgement in Hong Kong - Case Updates HCMP 2080/2015
• Security for Costs in Hong Kong Civil Litigation
• Legal Costs in Hong Kong Litigation
• How to Enforce Mainland Judgements in Hong Kong?

Legal Blog: Civil and Commercial Litigation in Hong Kong

Civil and Commercial litigation in Hong Kong: Legal Resources