Karen Chan

Following the making of a winding-up order by the Hong Kong Court, a provisional liquidator or a liquidator can decide whether to apply to the Hong Kong Court for appointment of certain creditors and contributories to form a...more How does an arbitration clause, or an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of foreign courts, affect insolvency proceedings? The effect of an arbitration clause, or an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of foreign...more Introduction - The past decade has seen a huge increase in the incidence of cybercrime in Hong Kong. The number of cybercrime reports rose from 2,206 in 2011 to 16,159 in 2021. This trend has been exacerbated by the global...more The last two years have reshaped the global economy and socioeconomic policies, and have given rise to new risks and challenges. The world of disputes is also rapidly evolving. As we look back to reflect on the lessons...more