Nckp v. Cmy

FCMC 14399/2008

[2025] HKFC 43

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES NO. 14399 OF 2008

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BETWEEN

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D E C I S I O N
(Summary Assessment of Costs)

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1.On 12 December 2024, this court handed down a Judgment dismissing the Respondent (“W”)’s appeal against Master’s order dated 15 December 2023.  In the Judgment, costs were also ordered against W to be summarily assessed, of which I now do.

2.In his statement of costs, the Petitioner (“H”)  claims costs in the sum of HK$95,896 (including counsel fees of HK$43,000).  W lodged her list of objections and proposed HK$29,406 (inclusive of counsel fees HK$11,580).

3.After considering H’s statement of costs and W’s objections, I now summarily assess H’s costs at HK$80,000, payable by W forthwith.

Messrs. Fan & Co., solicitors for the Petitioner

Messrs. Joseph M K Chan, solicitors for the Respondent