3 Mar 2017
ZHANG LAN AND OTHERS v. HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS (A FIRM)
- Citation
- ZHANG LAN AND OTHERS v. HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS (A FIRM)
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP285/2016
Given the applicants' delay in seeking taxation beyond the one‑month limit, the court exercised its discretion under s67 LPO to impose a payment condition to do justice between the parties; on the facts (nature, duration and quantum of work and prior conduct indicating ability and offers to pay), a 40% interim payment of the total billed fees (less the HK$500,000 already paid on account) within the specified time was appropriate; estoppel not established; lifting the stay of arbitration was refused so arbitration remains stayed pending taxation outcome.