Read the full judgment text of HCA 016790/1998 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 4 August 2000.
1. Mr Li Ka Shing ('Li') is a household name in Hong Kong. He is Hong Kong's phenomenally successful businessman and controls a number of public companies, the best known of which are Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd ("Cheung Kong") and Hutchison-Whampoa Ltd. Mr Albert Chan Wai Yip ("Defendant") is also a prominent member of the Hong Kong community, being a member of the Tsuen Wan Provisional District Board, a former member of the Legislative Council and an active member of the Democratic Party.