Beijing Tong Gang Da Sheng Trade Co Ltd v. Allen & Overy (A Firm) and Another

FAMV Nos 36-39 of 2015

FAMV Nos 36 & 37 of 2015

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NOS 36 & 37 OF 2015 (CIVIL)

(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
FROM CACV NOS 34 & 124 OF 2014)

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BETWEEN

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FAMV Nos 38 & 39 of 2015

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NOS 38 & 39 OF 2015 (CIVIL)

(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
FROM CACV NOS 34 & 124 OF 2012)

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BETWEEN

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DETERMINATION

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Mr Justice Tang PJ:

1.We grant leave to appeal on the following question of great general or public importance, namely, “under what circumstances would an issue of limitation arise on an application for leave under O 20 r 5?”, as well as on the “or otherwise” ground.

Mr Victor Dawes SC and Mr James Man, instructed by Deacons, for the 1^st defendant / applicant in FAMV Nos 36 & 37/2015

Mr Victor Dawes SC and Mr James Man, instructed by Kennedys, for the 2^nd defendant / applicant in FAMV Nos 38 & 39/2015

Mr Paul Carolan, instructed by Cheng, Yeung & Co, for the respondent