Lctd v. Ckmc

FCMC 6340/2018

[2024] HKFC 89

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES NO. 6340 OF 2018

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D E C I S I O N

(Summary Assessment of Costs)

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1.On 16 February 2024, I have made costs orders against the Respondent Wife (“W”) after a determination of the Petitioner Husband (“H”)’s application for MPS, including legal costs provision (“LCP”). I also directed that the costs order is to be summarily assessed which I now do.

2.I accept that there may be some duplication of work between the 3 solicitors of H and I would assess the solicitors’ costs at HK$150,000. Counsel fee of HK$100,000 is allowed in full. Therefore, the total costs of H are now summarily assessed at HK$250,000, payable by W forthwith.

Representation:

Messrs. Ip & Heathfield, solicitors for the Petitioner

Messrs. K.L. Chan & Co., solicitors for the Respondent